The document discusses using iPads in elementary classrooms to help meet the vision of 21st century education by providing an engaging, interactive, and student-centered learning experience. It describes how iPads are portable, tactile, and support literacy and different types of learning, and there are many free and inexpensive apps available. Examples are given of how iPads can be used individually, in small groups, or with the whole class, as well as resources for professional development, accessibility, and tracking student progress.

1. iPad
in elementary classrooms

2. This work is licensed under a
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Credit info: Donna Murray, Instructional Technology Specialist
murraydo at hickoryschools.net

3. Vision of education today…
21st century skills
Engaging
Interactive
Student-centered
Differentiated
Creative learning

4. Enter: the iPad as a tool to help meet that vision
iPad

5. The iPad is…
Light
Portable
Tactile
Mobile
Interactive
Auditory /visual
Literacy support

6. There are tons of free apps, and others that are very inexpensive. Apple does require
that a separate app license be purchased for each iOS device in an education setting.
The volume pricing program enables schools to purchase multiple copies of an app at a
reduced price.
Apps
30% FREE!
Volume pricing

7. https://volume.itunes.apple.com/us/store/

8. 1 iPad
Use: individual, small/whole group

9. Currently, there are 12 ipads at Jenkins. One in
each K-2 classroom.
iPads at Jenkins

10. Professional development
Donna Murray – Instructional Technology Specialist
How I can support schools
with iPads…

12. Apple iPad VGA Adapter
This adapter will
enable users to
use the iPad with
the projector.

13. RockStar headphone splitter
Great tool to
enable multiple
students to hear
audio from the
iPad at the same
time

14. There are keyboards designed for the iPad, but you can also use a USB adapter and
plug in a USB keyboard.

15. Sample case option
http://www.gripcase-usa.com/

16. Sample case option
http://iballz.info/

17. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOYvM8FdXtE

18. Story Kit: app that
enables students to
create stories. Blogpost
screenshot explains one
teacher’s comments
about the app
functionality.
http://iphone.childrenslibrary.org/cgi-bin/view.py?b=3hrzgiffccmwkmljfbow

19. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpvpR51v92E

20. iPad apps for art
http://ipadsintheartroom.weebly.com/index.html

21. Letter portion
of this app is
free.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abc-magnetic-alphabet-learn/id379404787?mt=8

22. Interactive app
that is great
for pretend
play, counting
to five. Two
students can
play together.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toca-store/id442705759?mt=8

23. Board game apps are great for
classrooms. No more game pieces
to lose! And some apps have
built-in tutorials.

24. http://www.apple.com/accessibility/ipad/vision.html
iPad has built-in features for accessibility. There are
also a lot of great websites that have lists of apps
suitable for students with special needs.
http://a4cwsn.com/

25. Example of iPads used in small group of special needs students
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsEAmY6M6-4

26. Relatively expensive app, but it is an amazing communication
tool!! I bought this for my daughter, Olivia.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/proloquo2go/id308368164?mt=8

27. Show Me app
allows you to
record your work
while you add
content to the
whiteboard
space, including
audio. Then, you
can upload video
to showme site.
http://www.showme.com/learn

28. Free common core app will provide you with a list of all
ELA and Math Common Core standards. Mastery
Connect program is a subscription-based program that
allows teachers to track student progress.
http://www.masteryconnect.com/

29. Love this app! With a
wireless connection,
the $5 app, and a free
download for your PC,
you can remotely
access your PC
desktop. Since iPad
doesn’t support Flash,
this connection will
enable you to play
Flash sites on your
iPad! And you can
connect to your
projector and use
your iPad as an
interactive remote!
http://itunes.apple.com/app/splashtop-remote-desktop/id382509315?mt=8&ls=1

30. There are
various apps to
track student
progress.
Here’s one!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/super-duper-data-tracker/id432397161?mt=8

31. There are
various apps to
track student
progress.
Here’s another.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJd8eZC_hrY

32. Choose students
randomly with Stick
Pick. Also, attach
level of Bloom’s to
each child and get
question stems right
on your iPad screen.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stick-pick/id436682059?mt=8&ls=1

33. Apple recently introduced interactive textbooks for the iPad. No elementary
content now.

34. Apple iPad in Education site
http://www.apple.com/education/ipad/

35. http://www.apple.com/education/apps/?kmed=ppc&gclid=
CNTMqY-d_aMCFYLt7Qodd0FlIw

36. Pinterest… Oh, how I love thee! Check out Pinterest to find app and
iPad resources for education.
http://pinterest.com/tonyvincent/math-apps/

37. There are multiple resources online that align apps to Bloom’s

38. Every Friday, free or reduced-price apps are highlighted on Moms With Apps site.
All are kid-friendly and geared toward young children. Most deals are only good
for the day!
http://momswithapps.com/

39. I’ve saved lots of links related to iPads in education. Explore!
http://www.delicious.com/murraygirl/ipad

40. Seen something like this before? It’s called a QR code, and you can use a free QR creator
(and reader) to share websites, videos, and more.

41. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSA3YsBy_pU

42. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9YR_1w4DJ8