This document provides an overview and introduction to using the iPad for math and science instruction. It discusses getting to know the iPad interface and features, recommended apps for teaching math and science, using podcasts and iTunes U, tips and tricks for using the iPad, and recommended accessories. The document aims to equip educators with knowledge of the iPad's capabilities and resources available for integrating it into their math and science lessons.

1. Exploring iPad & iOS Devices
For Math, Science & General Instruction
2012 Math & Science Leadership Conference
Presented by Desireé Caskey

2. Want these notes?
Find more resources for the iPad -
http://emergingt.blogspot.com
The list of ipad resources is in my MultiURL –
http://www.multiurl.com/l/aJP
Teach with Your iPad Wiki gives lots of ideas -
! http://teachwithyouripad.wikispaces.com/

3. Topics to cover
• Getting to know the iPad
• Apps for Teaching
• Apps for Math
• Apps for Science
• Share Session

4. Read this chapter to learn about iPad features, how to use the controls, and more.
Getting to Know your iPad
Overview
Accessories

5. Getting to Know the iPad
Folders
Apps
Swipe Apps pages
Dots are pages
Spotlight
Dock

6. Getting to Know the Interface
• Tapping - A light touch to the screen used to open Apps or select options
• Pressing - holding your finger on an object for a few seconds...used to put Apps into
edit mode or select hidden keys on your keyboard.
• Scrolling - slowly swiping your finger across the screen...used to turn pages or scroll
through screens/pages
• Flicking - A light and quick swipe of your finger on the screen...used to scroll quickly
through a long list or page.
• Status…To the Top
• Pinching - touching the screen and spreading your index finger and thumb...used to
zoom in or out.
• Rotating - pressing your index finger and thumb and twisting...used to turn objects.

7. Getting to Know the Interface
• Open Apps Stay Open
! Double-Tap Home to see what Apps are running
! Close running Apps by pressing on an app to edit, then click -
• Hidden Control Panel
! Double-Tap Home & Swipe Left
! Lock or Mute option
! Brightness
! Player Controls
! Volume
! Open Music App

8. Getting to Know the Interface
• Selecting Text on the Screen
! Tap to Insert - places the insertion point where you tap
! Press - brings up an option menu for the text
! Double-Tap - selects the word you tapped in and brings up options
! Tap & Drag - on the handles that appear to select more than a word

9. Tips & Tricks…
• Using the Keyboard
! Tap vs Double-Tap
! Slide
! Hold
! Word Processing (accents)
! Web Browsing (.com, .org)
• Changing Keyboard Settings
! Settings > General > Keyboard

10. Tips & Tricks…
• Using your Web Browsers
! Bookmarking - Turn ON Bookmarks Bar
! Adding to your Home Screen as an App
• Screen Shots
• Change Your Wallpaper
! From Settings
! From Photos
• Other Settings
! Apps Settings
! Notifications
! Notes Fonts
! Pass Code

11. Tips & Tricks…Troubleshooting
• Quit an App…Did you quit it?
• Force Quit an App
! Software
! Hardware – Don’t shut down
• Shut Down & Restart
• Force ReBoot
• Restore from a Backup – Yep, Backup
• RESET – THIS ONE COMES WITH A WARNING

12. Accessories I Love…
• Bluetooth keyboards
! Zagg
! Apple
• Screen Cover (protection & Smart)
• Stands & Docks
• Digital Camera Connection
• Video Adapter(s)
! VGA
! HDMI
• Stylus
• Carry Case(s)
• Speakers

13. Apps
Something for everyone

14. 14
Using Podcasts & iTunes U
• Search for episodes using iTunes App
! Save to Music or videos App

15. From itunes - Science
Math
• Podcasts - in Music App
! MathTrain (video) - Math problems solved by students
! Video Math Tutor (video)
! The Math Dude (video)
! The Math Factor (audio) puzzles and riddles
! Mr A’s Geometry Podcast (video)
! AH Geometry Podcasts (video)
• iTunes U –
! Khan Academy - Different subscriptions for each area
! Solving Systems of Linear Equations - Combines video and text
! Arizona State (Science Studio – Life Sciences)
! Khan Academy (Physics)
! Go Figure - Ohio State Geometry (A Twist on teaching)

16. From itunes - Science
Math
• Podcasts - in Music App
! Discovery Networks
! PBS
! NASA
! Scientific American
! NOVA Science
! How on Earth
• iTunes U – to Videos – iBooks – in Videos App
! MIT (Principles of Chemical Science)
! UCTV (Science on Saturdays)
! Arizona State (Science Studio – Life Sciences)
! Khan Academy (Physics)
! Earth & Life

17. Math Apps
• MathBot - Equation Editor
• Quick Graph
• PopMath Lite (Addition only) - Game
• FreddyFraction - Fun game comparing decimals to fractions
• Fraction Factory - Game to help estimate fractions
• On the Spot - MS & HS Math concepts explained in videos (some free)
• Algebra - Leveled problems to quiz you on your algebra skills
• FreeGraCalc - Graphing Calculator

18. 18
Math Apps on my iPad

19. Science Apps
• Science360
• Google Earth
• 3D CellStain
• PeriodicTable
• ChemLife
• Molecules
• LabTimer
• ExoPlanet (daily updated database of all discovered extrasolar planets)

20. 20
Science Apps on My iPad

21. Teaching Tools
• Timer +
• Prezi Viewer (For Prezi users)
• ScreenChomp, ShowMe, Educreations
• Edmodo
• Rowmote - $4.99
• TeamViewer
• Evernote
• Dropbox

22. Browser Apps
• Safari - Comes pre-installed
• Diigo Browser
• Side by Side
! Compare two websites
• iSwifter - $4.99
! Accessing Interactive Websites

23. News & Magazines
• Flipboard
• Zite
• SkyGrid
• Discovery
• PBS

24. Reference Apps
• Howcast
• Maps
• The Weather Channel
• WordWeb
• iThesaurus
• Calculator
• Smithsonian Apps

25. Video Apps
• YouTube
• SnagFilms
• TED

26. Apps for Creating Projects
• SonicPicsLite
• Comic Touch
• CartoonStdio
• StoryKit
• VidEditorFree
• PuppetPals HD
• Videolicious
• Splice
• Blurb Mobile