This document discusses using devices like iPads in early years and junior school classrooms. It emphasizes the importance of selecting apps that support learning and planning experiences around their use. The document provides examples of free and paid apps in categories like creative, skill and drill, augmented reality, storytelling, photography and recording. It suggests systems for managing device use, like sign-up sheets and expectations. Teachers are challenged to create learning experiences combining explored apps or reflect on using Book Creator. Contact details are provided for further information.

1. Devices in
the Early
Years and
Junior School

2. Core PageCatalyst of Positive Disruptionre.vu/sarah.whiting

3. mmlenewzealand.weebly.com

4. Introductions

5. http://bit.ly/1NqpLBJ
Teachers have
the BEST ideas!

6. Karakia
Why use devices?

8. “There are so many apps available and not all of them
support children’s learning. It is our responsibility to ensure
that we provide the very best for our children. Using an iPad
for learning is like all teaching, we need to plan our learning
experiences.”
Fagan Coutts iPad research
How to use devices

9. Type of Apps
Free Apps
Quantity
Creative
vs.
Paid Apps
Quality
Skill and Drill

10. Systems/ Management
Sign up sheets and timers
One iPad activity a session
Information Station- zone for
iPad use
Co-created expectations

11. QR Codes
QR stands for Quick Response.
A QR code is scannable image that takes you
to a specific digital destination.

12. What should I
use and how?
Pick a Path
of Apps

13. Book Creator
“With Book Creator, you are free to “simply start writing”-
@cosmiccork

14. Augmented Reality
“An interface for symbolic play”-
Zhen Bai, 2014

15. Puppet Pals
“Offers an easy way for kids to create and record their own
storytelling scenes and develop fun voice-acting skills”
- Dana Villamagna , Graphite

16. Fotobabble
Simple app for the creation of talking photos.

17. Tactile Apps
Doodle Buddy Kids Doodle OokiiSquiggles
Free Paid
Dexteria Jr.
Idea for imagination, creation and expression.
Also provide another way to develop fine motor skills
(pre-writing development).

18. Voice Recorders
Recording, Listening and Sharing- Learning that can happen
Anytime, anywhere!

19. Pic Collage
“Pic Collage :
More than just making posters!”-
Mr P’s ICT blog

20. Challenge Time
Pulling it all together……
Choice 1: Complete the Book Creator Challenge and reflect on
how this could be used in your context.
Choice 2: Create a learning experience that would encourage
the use of at least 3 of the apps that you have explored today.
In what way do they compliment one another?
OR

21. Where to now?
One thing you are going to stop doing
One thing that you want to find out more about
One thing you are going to start doing

22. Sarah Whiting
Phone: 021986202
Email: sarah.whiting@core-ed.org
Ngaire Shepherd-Wills
Phone: 021 166 0158
Email: ngaire.shepherd-wills@core-ed.org