This document provides an overview of various iPad shortcuts and apps that can be used in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning. It begins with basic iPad shortcuts for taking screenshots, switching between apps, and deleting apps. It then discusses how worksheets can be incorporated using photo apps. Several classroom tools are presented, including Dropbox, CloudOn, Common Core apps, and mind mapping apps. The document also introduces the use of QR codes to make lessons more interactive through scanning activities. A variety of educational apps are described that teach vocabulary, spelling, math, foreign languages and more.

1. Apps in the Classroom:
Making teaching and learning more
FUN!
Melanie Place, MS, CCC-SLP
Berkeley County Schools Geek Week

2. iPad Shortcuts
• To take a screenshot, simultaneously hold
down the Home button and Lock button for
about a second. A screenshot will appear in
your camera roll.
• To go back to the Home screen, pinch together
four or five fingers.
• To use the Multitasking Gestures they must be
activated under the General section of the
settings.

3. iPad Shortcuts
• To swipe between open apps, place four
fingers on the screen and slide the screen to
the right or left.
• To see all the apps that are open, push the
Home button two times OR use four fingers to
push the screen up. This also reveals the
Multitask bar displaying apps that are open.
• To delete an app, touch the app until it begins
to wiggle then hit the small x to delete the
app from your device.

4. iPad Shortcuts
• To close apps that are open, either press the
Home button twice or swipe up with four
fingers to reveal all the open apps in the
Multitasking bar. Then hold down an open app
from the bar at the bottom until it begins to
wiggle. Touch the small red circle that appears
on that app to close it. When you are finished
closing apps, press the Home button once to
stop the wiggling. Use four fingers again
swiping down to close the bar.

5. iPad Shortcuts
• The side switch beside the volume controls
can be used as a Mute button or Lock screen
rotation. Change this in the General settings
menu.
• To download a previously purchased app that
got deleted, go to the App Store and search
under Purchased. Touch the cloud to reinstall
deleted apps.

6. iPad Shortcuts
• To use zoom on pages without the pinch
feature to zoom, turn on Zoom in the General
settings under Accessibility.
• Double-tap three fingers to zoom.
• Drag three fingers to move around the screen.
• Double-tap three fingers and drag to change
zoom.

7. Reinventing Worksheets
• Take photos of worksheets using
the iPad’s camera. It saves to the
Camera Roll.
• Create photo albums for different
subjects or topics.
• Math
• Science
• ELA

8. Apps to use with worksheets
Doodle Buddy Picture Flash Cards
•Features:
•FREE
•Many different drawing tools.
•Lots of colors to select.
•The thickness of the line can be
changed.
•Different stamps available with
sounds.
•Can type on pictures using keyboard
with different fonts.
•Can use provided templates or
pictures from Camera Roll
•Easy to clear and correct mistakes.
•Features:
•$2.99
•Does not save photos to Cameral Roll
so you aren’t sharing with all of your
devices.
•Can create labels and categories for
photos or worksheets.
•Choose form 3 different colors and
line widths.

9. Classroom Tools
• Tools that can make teaching a
little more enjoyble.
• Click app icons to access the apps
iTunes page.
• This is a small sample of ones that
I find helpful. Below is a link to an
infographic by Tony Vincent that
goes more indepth.
iPad as the TEACHER’S PET

10. Classroom Tools
Dropbox CloudOn
•Features:
•FREE
•Able to access files that are
uploaded from any computer or
device.
•Stores 2GB of information at no
additional charge.
•Can view many video, music, and
image files.
•Can store and view Powerpoint,
Excel, PDF, Word documents,
webpages, and text documents.
•Features:
•FREE
•Able to create or edit Word,
Powerpoint, and Excel files without
changing the format.
•Pulls stored files from Dropbox,
Google Drive, Box, or SkyDrive.
•Can email files for easy printing and
storing.

11. Classroom Tools
Common Core
Miss Ward’s Classroom Ideas:
Collaborative Learning
•Features:
•FREE
•Great reference for Common
Core objectives divided into
Subjects and then Grade levels.
•Additional resources tab that
provides documents that better
explains the CC and how it can
be used with ELL and SPED
students.
•Features:
•FREE
•29 different activities that can be
incorporated into your lessons that
encourage collaborative learning.
•Each activitiy gives step by step
instructions for implementation.
•You can keep track of your
favorites with the “Favourite” tag at
the top.

12. Classroom Tools
MindMapper Percentally
•Features:
•FREE
•For word or idea mapping
•Easy to add parent and child ideas to
basic topic.
•Can add pictures from files or take
photos to add to map.
•Add notes to maps as well.
•Capability of printing and emailing
map.
•Can store and share with dropbox
•Several different styles of maps
available.
•Features:
•$2.99
•Can add multiple groups and multiple
names.
•Easily edit names and labels
•Can tally with correct/incorrect and
gives percentage.
•Email tally information to store
records.
•Not available as an iPad app but can
be enlarged for use on iPad.

13. Classroom Tools
Decide Now! HAT by Cool Classroom
•Features:
•$.99
•Fun wheel that can be edited to
meet your needs.
•Use in Language Arts, games, or
whatever else you can think of.
•Change colors and number of
spaces available.
•Able to email wheels.
•Features:
•$.99
•Can edit list and use dropdown to
select list.
•Shake to draw a random item or
name from the hat.
•Has a Secret Bunny motivator as
well which you determine the
frequency of his appearance.
•Fun way to draw names

14. Using QR Codes
• QR stands for QUICK RESPONSE.
• Companies use QRs to promote their products
and now you can use them to engage your
students in their learning.
• When you scan the QR code it provides you
with more information. A QR code can open a
web browser to a website, display a picture,
play music, or start a video.
• Sean Sweeney of SpeechTechie.com explained
them as “high-tech hide and seek.”

15. QR Code Generator
• Kaywa is a website to generate FREE QR codes.
You can create codes linked to websites, text,
or pictures. It is incredibly easy.
• Just enter the information you want to appear
when the code is scanned and generate the
code. Use static codes for items that you are
going to print.
• Right click to save as an image or copy to put
in a document.

16. Scanning a QR Code
• To scan a QR to produce an image, text, or
website in your classroom you will need a
device with a camera to scan the QR and a
program that reads QRs. There are a few
options:
• Scan from mobile device (iPod or smart phone)
using a downloaded QR app and the devices camera
• Scan from a tablet (iPad, Kindle, etc.) using a
downloaded QR app and the devcies camera
• Scan from a laptop or desktop computer using a
website (Qreader) and a webcam

17. Apps you will need for QRs
Scan RedLaser
•Features:
•FREE
•Use this app for scanning QR
codes
•Uses the devices camera to
scan QRs or barcodes
•Features:
•FREE
•Use this app for scanning QR
codes
•Scans barcodes and UPCs as
well

18. Ways to use QRs in the
classroom
• Sequencing activities: Sequence events from a story or
steps to complete an equation using QR codes.
• Extended learning: Create QR codes for extra credit
activities or websites to expand on the lesson.
• Interactive Displays: Make bulletin boards interactive
with QR codes. Place around the school for a virtual
school quide.
• Scavenger hunt: You can hide different QRs throughout
the school or class and have the students scan the QRs
to figure out a topic or make inferences.
• To generate multiple QRs for a scavenger hunt use
Classroom Tools: QR Code Treasure Hunt. It allows
you to enter in multiple questions and answers to
generate many QRs for an activity.

19. Ways to use QRs in the
classroom
• Put a QR code in the back of a book linked to a web
resource about that topic or online resources for that
author.
• Use QR codes to allow student to create their own
adventures. At the end of a passage the student gets
the choice of two QR codes. Whichever one they
choose decides how the story continues.
• Homework Helpers: Add QR codes to homework sheets
so parents and students can access websites that can
help explain a concept or how to solve an equation.

20. Other Apps to use in the
Classroom
Talking Character Apps (Talking Larry the Bird)
•Features:
•Repeats everything you say. Also fun ways to
interact with the characters.
•Students can practice reading to the character for
auditory feedback on their fluency skills.
•Students can practice phonics skills with the
character.
•Great for providing auditory feedback.
•Must speak in shorter sentences, not a long
memory on these apps
•Prices range from FREE to $1.99

21. Apps by Textbook Companies
• McGraw-Hill Education Company
• Apps for all subjects
• Everyday Math apps & fun grammar
and vocabulary apps
• iBooks also available
• Prices vary but the Everday Math and
Reading/LA apps frequently go FREE.

22. Apps by Textbook Companies
• Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• iBooks available
• Apps for Math and Reading/LA
• HMH app is a collection of books
divided by grade levels from the Journey
series. The app is FREE but you must
purchase the book packages.

23. Apps by Catalog Companies
• Catalogs are starting to develop apps
based on their popular selling
products. Here are a few links to
catalogs that I know develop apps:
• Lakeshore Learning
• Super Duper Publications
• Attainment Company
• Linguisystems
• Pearson

24. More Apps for the Classroom
Jumbled Sentences Story Lines for School
•Features:
•FREE
•6 different leveled apps with 3
levels in each app
•Find the level your students
need.
•Auditory feedback of words and
fun design.
•Features:
•FREE
•Focus is to help develop new
vocabulary and concepts that are
grade appropriate.
•Divided into levels: Elementary,
Intermediate, Quotes, or SAT
words.
•It is the telephone game for
vocabulary words

25. More Apps for the Classroom
The Opposites Mad Libs
•Features:
•$1.99
•Fun game to practice antonyms.
•Difficulty increases with each
level
•Challenging game of speed and
comprehension
•Features:
•FREE
•Focus is grammar by telling
humorous stories.
•Select from 21 different stories
with the option to buy more.
•If you can’t think of a word for the
category, tap HINTS for a sliding
selection of words for that group.

26. Apps for English Language Learners
(ELL)
There are a huge amount of apps intended to help others
learn the English language. These apps teach
vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension
skills . Students who struggle in these areas can benefit
from ELL apps. You can find different levels to meet
your student’s needs. Here are a few:

27. Other Apps to use in the
Classroom
Bitsboard
•Features:
•FREE
•Collection of flashcards created by other users or
you can create your own from pictures or clipart
•Hundreds of topics including foreign
languages, states & capitals, and counting money
•After you download or create a card set, you can
choose how to use them: flashcards, photo
touch, true or false, pop quiz, match
up, reader, word builder, spelling bee
•Lots of classroom applications

28. More Apps for the Classroom
Vocabulary Spelling City Friendzy
•Features:
•FREE
•Fun games to practice spelling
and vocabulary.
•Create your own list from their
website and students can
connect to your page to play
games on their devices.
•Available upgrade for a yearly
subscription price.
•Features:
•FREE
•Students can play quiz games
against others in their class or
children from other places.
•A HUGE amount of different
Friendzy games including for each
grade.
•Multiple levels in the subject
Friendzy.

29. Game Apps
It is no secret that most children (and adults) love to play
games. They can be used as a great motivator in the
classroom. Have the students sling a bird or take a turn
after they answer correctly. Here are a few that my
students enjoy playing:

30. EDMODO
• Safe website for teachers to communicate with their students and
parents.
• Teachers can post assignments, answer homework questions, and
promote class discussions.
• Students can play educational apps directly on the website.
• Students cannot communciate with other students privately, so all
conversations are visible to the teacher.
• The site also has mobile versions for iPads and iPods.
• FREE

31. Thank you for attending my session. I
hope you found this information useful
in your classroom.
If you have any questions please email
me at :
melanie.place@berkeleycountyschools.org