The document outlines an agenda for a workshop on using iPads in education. It includes sessions on getting to know the iPad, exploring education apps, and a scavenger hunt activity. It also provides information on the different iPad models and their features. Several pros and cons of using iPads in education are discussed. Examples of apps are provided for different educational purposes like content delivery, creativity, and productivity. Resources for finding more education apps and continuing professional development are listed at the end.

1. iPads in Education
Dr. Douglas Harvey
Richard Stockton College
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2. What We Will Do Today
• 9:30 - 10:15 AM Getting to Know the iPad
• 10:15 - 10:25 AM Break
• 10:25 - 11:45 AM Apps, Apps & More Apps
• 11:45 - 1:00 PM Lunch
• 1:00 - 2:00 PM Scavenger Hunt Activity
• 2:00 - 2:45 PM App Compare
• 2:45 - 3:00 PM Wrap Up
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3. The iPad 1, 2 & 3
• What is this thing & what is it
good for in the classroom?
• Sources:
• Teachers
• PadCamp
http://tinyurl.com/iDeasform - to share your iDeas!
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4. The Basics
• Touchscreen display & interface
• Apps = software
• Built in audio (all models) and
camera (iPad 2 or 3 only)
• On-device storage (plus cloud
storage access)
• WiFi access
http://ipadinsight.com/category/ipad-basics
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5. The Tricks
• Multi-tasking
• Folders
• Turning off running apps
• Connecting a keyboard
• Screenshots
• AirPlay
http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/50-really-useful-ipad-tips-and-tricks-688556
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6. Creation Tools
• Still Camera
• Video Camera
• Audio Recording
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ux_M8GOzE0
http://appadvice.com/appguides/show/take-better-photos-with-ipad-or-ipod
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7. Deployment
• Schools are using iPads as:
• Teacher- only
• A few individual devices
• Carts with multiple iPads
• Support issues with:
• App syncing
• App pricing
• Networking - including filtering
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-ways-ipad-students-excel-school/
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8. Pros and Cons for Education
• Pros: • Cons:
• Portability • Cost to replace if lost or
stolen
• Cost (compared to
• Consumer product
computers) - both for
hardware and software
• Complications of
deployment - accounting
• Touch screen interface for app purchases,
management, networking
• Combines many tools and filtering
(camera, audio, Web) in
one device • No Flash support
http://www.williamstites.net/2011/01/10/the-ipad-in-education-and-the-questions/
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9. Projecting
• iPad 1 only allows showing of video,
playing sounds, or app content if
designed for projecting via a VGA
adaptor
• iPad 2 and 3 can use the VGA adaptor
but better can be mirrored using either
AppleTV (needs an HDMI-ready
projector) or via a Mac desktop or
laptop computer using a wireless/
AirPlay app like Reflection, Air Server
or Splashtop
http://fishingforedtech.com/2012/03/25/airplay-in-the-classroom-projecting-your-ipad-display/
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10. Affordance
affordance ~ to describe a
potential for action, the
perceived capacity of an
object
What are the capacities of the
iPad for education?
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11. Visual Thinking
Apps that provide visual
information in the form of videos,
pictures and/or diagrams
Show Me
Comic Life
Popplet
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12. Information
Gathering
Apps that support finding,
organizing, and sharing information.
Wikihood
Tour Wrist
Qwiki
Discover
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13. Creativity
Apps that allow you to learn about an
art form, hone artistic skills or even
make works of art.
Storyrobe or Story Kit
Puppet Pals
Virtuoso
Trackpad Magic
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14. Guided Practice
Apps that provide skills
practice and learner self-pacing
ABC Tracer
Screen Chomp
Super 7
MathBoard
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15. Content
Repository
Apps that provide content - specific
knowledge with easy access.
Science 360
Our Choice
World Atlas by National Geographic
Leafsnap
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16. Productivity
Apps for taking notes, creating
bibliographies, or for audio recording
of thoughts or what is said in class.
EasyBib
QuickVoice
Notes Plus
Evernote
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17. Combinations
Apps that provide powerful
combinations of affordances, as well as
take advantage of the iPad’s native
features.
Elements
eClicker
Star Walk
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18. Great
Resources for
New iDeas
A model lesson plan at
http://www.scribd.com/doc/52812881/IPAD-Lesson
iPad Lessons Web Site
http://www.scoop.it/t/ipad-lessons
Kathy Schrock
http://www.schrockguide.net/ipads-in-the-classroom.html
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19. Compare Apps
The iPad may be thought of as a
tool that brings together other
tools, or as a completely new tool,
depending upon the uses it affords
you.
App Comparisons:
In pairs find two apps that do cover
the same content or do the same
thing and compare them for us
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20. Lists of Education Apps
Apps4Kids - http://www.apps4kids.net/
250 Best iPad Apps: Education - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/mobile-app-
reviews/8542761/250-best-iPad-apps-education.html
http://www.apple.com/education/apps/
http://www.edutopia.org/groups/technology-integration-high-school/38730
http://www.teachhub.com/20-amazing-ipad-apps-educators
http://www.emergingedtech.com/2011/03/10-excellent-ipad-applications-for-teachers/
http://www.edgalaxy.com/journal/2010/4/5/top-5-ipad-apps-for-educators.html
http://imaginationsoup.net/2011/04/10-best-educational-ipad-apps-for-elementary-kids/
http://www.iear.org/
http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/368859/best_ipad_apps_education/?image=3
http://www.iste.org/connect/iste-connects/blog-detail/10-04-12/iPad_Apps_for_Education.aspx
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21. Scavenger Hunt
Tools Needed:
Stockton iPad with: map of campus, a
Scavenger Hunt digital camera app, and a QR
code reader; and StoryRobe
or a similar digital storytelling
app
Riddle #1:
I make sure that Fred doesn’t spill;
when of drink, he’s had his fill.
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22. Resources for PD
PadCamp - http://www.padcamp.org/ – the first ever PadCamp unConference was held in August
of 2011 in nearby Galloway Township Middle School. Some of the presentations as well as links to
resources are on this page, as well as info for this summer.
NJAET is hosting their first Tabcamp unconference today - http://www.njaet.org/njaet/tabcamp
iPad Academy - http://ipadacademy.com/
http://wp.nmc.org/horizon-k12-2010/chapters/mobiles/
http://education.jhu.edu/newhorizons/Journals/Winter2011/Wallace
http://blog.k12.com/2011/09/06/transforming-way-we-learn-mobile-learning
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23. After Today
http://tinyurl.com/iDeasform - to share your iDeas!
http://tinyurl.com/ideas4ipads - to see the iDeas of others!
Keep tabs on my blog:
http://harveyd.edublogs.org
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