iPad for School Administration Use Dr. Richard J. Voltz, Associate Director Illinois Association of School Administrators
http://www.slideshare.net/rvoltz/ipad-for-administrators
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Purpose To learn how to use iPads and Google Docs to do classroom walkthroughs and teacher evaluation To discuss and share examples of how technology supplements and enhances classroom instruction and student achievement
Areas of Focus iPads and Google Docs Walkthrough Template for your district Using Google Docs for collaboration and paperless environment Technology for remedial instruction 1:1 Computing (Challenges and Opportunities)
Does technology make a difference in student achievement?
Pearson Foundation Research Consistent use of technology in intervention classes Skillful leadership by the building principal Strong computer to student ratio Effective integration of technology into core subjects at least once per week
Other Factors Setting aside time for professional learning and collaboration for teachers Allowing students to use technology to collaborate Administering online formative assessments at least weekly Using virtual field trips at least monthly Encouraging students to use search engines daily
What is the correct technology device to use in schools today? Why? Why?
Are You Big Kid Toddler Baby
Evolution of Devices
 
 
 
 
 
 
Web 2.0 You create your own content. You create your own content.
Twitter
 
Blog
 
IASA Social Workplace
 
Save in the cloud
 
Best Search Engine
 
 
 
 
$285
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
http://www.khanacademy.org /
Every Special Education Teacher and Student Needs an iPad
 
 
 
FirstWords
IWriteWords
Stories2Learn
 
 
 
Education in Illinois needs to change due to state financial condition.
$15B deficit
2% does not equal $3.8B
 
 
Mooreseville Graded School District, NC
Mooresville, NC Trip
IASA Podcasts on Mooresville at http://bit.ly/Mooresville http://bit.ly/Mooresville http://bit.ly/Mooresville
Mooresville Statistics From 38 to 8 to 4 in student achievement in three years after 1:1 Increased attendance Decreased suspensions All 34 NCLB sub-categories met
Textbooks
 
 
 
Change is coming!
 
 
 
 
Watch you thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become your character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
Google Docs
 
Group Collaboration
Teacher grading and attendance
 
 
 
Share
Google Forms
"It is our job to know what is effective teaching practices and to hold teachers accountable." Dr. Mike Schmoker Dr. Mike Schmoker
Do all your teachers?
 
Teach the district’s adopted curriculum
Use Common Assessments
Based On
Engage Students
 
Classroom Walkthroughs
 
Input from your teachers and administrators
Timely and Effective
Used to improve teaching and learning
 
 
You do not have to have a gmail Account
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Getting started with the iPad
Marriage to one computer, one iTunes account
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Workflow
 
Mail
 
 
Calendar
 
RV’s Favorite Apps
Maps
 
USA Today
 
Amazon Kindle
 
Newsy
 
ReaddleDocs
 
Google
 
Flipboard
 
TED Mobile
 
Dropbox
 
Dragon Dictation
 
 
 
Apps for Students
Star Walk
 
Kahn Academy
 
Speak It
 
momwithapps.com
 
Goldybear and the Three Locks
 
3D Brain
 
WebReader
 
Weather Station
 
Pocket Heart
 
Disney Toy Story Toy Story
 
 
Frog Dissection
 
 
 
 

iPad For Administrators