This document discusses the various educational uses and capabilities of the iPad in classroom settings. It outlines several apps that teachers can use for subjects like art, science, literature, music, and social studies. Potential classroom tools mentioned include eClickers, drawing apps, measurement apps, calculators, and dictionaries. The document also notes some challenges of using iPads in the classroom such as student learning curves, distractions, WiFi issues, and software limitations. It concludes by previewing upcoming features like iCloud, Photostream, iOS 5.0, Newsstand, messaging, and AirPlay mirroring.

1. iPad It's Causing Quite a Stir

4. Luckeeee

5. 20 to Go!
• Their little nest
• Rules for daily use

6. Keeping it clean (and safe)

7. Keeping it clean (and safe)

8. Keeping it clean (and safe)

9. Keeping it clean (and safe)

10. Power Whoa! s

11. Power Whoa! s
Charge me
every two days,
please

12. Connections

13. Seeking
Approval

14. Seeking
Approval

15. Seeking
Approval

16. Resource

17. Take
Note

18. Sharing

19. Classroom Tools

20. Classroom Tools
• eClicker
• Pick Me
• Flashcards Deluxe
• SoundSlate

21. Drawing it out
• Draw for fun
• Draw for illustration

22. There once was an art
teacher....
Artful
who hated computers....

23. Showing Off

24. My current fav...

25. Science Subject Specific Apps

26. Measuring up
• Accelerometer for motion
• Microphone for sound
• Timer app
• Future interface with other
measurement probes

27. Collect and Analyze
• Numbers
• Calculator App
• Gdocs
• Vernier and Pasco

28. Literature & Language
• Dictionary/Thesaurus
• Free classic literature
• iSource MLA
• word games, instant poetry, Shakespeare etc...
• Potential for great language labs with voice
recognition

29. Music
• ipod
• instruments to play
• microphones/sound
• metronomes

30. Social Studies / History
• Constitution
• World Book - Day in History
• Google Maps
• Wolfram Alpha

31. Not all Roses?
• Student learning curve
• Distractions
• WYSIWYG editing
• “sticky” WiFi
• Flash
• Keypad
•

32. What's Coming Up?

33. iCloud Wireless sync
Photostream
iOS 5.0 Newsstand
Uh oh ... AirPlay mirroring
Messaging