This presentation discusses app smashing, which is using multiple apps together to complete a task or project. It provides examples of student work created through app smashing, such as documentaries and book reviews. Tips are given for implementing app smashing in the classroom, like allowing time for exploration and ensuring clear assessment criteria. The presentation aims to show educators how app smashing can encourage creative and critical thinking in students.

1. Smash Those Apps!
Presented by Diana Benner & Jered Martinez

2. This Presentation
http://dbenner.org

3. Director of Professional Development
Texas Computer Education Association
diana.benner@gmail.com
@diben
DIANA BENNER
http://dbenner.org

4. Director of Professional Development
Texas Computer Education Association
jmartinez@ tcea.org
@jeredmartinez
JERED MARTINEZ
http://stated.education/

5. In the next 60 min . . .
What is App Smashing?
Which apps work well with App Smashing?
How can App Smashing be used in the
classroom?

6. About App Smashing

7. App Smashing is the process of using
MULTIPLE apps
in conjunctions with one another
to complete a final task or project.
What is App Smashing?

8. http://vimeo.com/71366694
Greg Kulowiec

9. • Students can create,
transfer, and enhance
• Students can publish and
share an engaging learning
product
• It demands creative
thinking, critical thinking,
and evaluation
Why App Smash?

10. • Allow for a variety of apps to be used
• Find an app that allows saving
in camera roll
• Assessment criteria must be clear
• Start with simple apps
• Give time to explore apps beforehand
• Let the imagination roll
Key Points & Tips

11. http://www.literaryfusions.com/2014/04/02/app-smashing/
App Smashing Process

12. App Smashing Examples

13. African Documentary
Mr. Andrew’s iPads in Education | http://youtu.be/mQ5If_ozUt0

14. http://youtu.be/C5w0_FuuhNM
Scientists

15. http://youtu.be/Jc7pBNGxhEU
Earth & Moon

16. http://youtu.be/fnZu1UY466g
Mars

17. http://goo.gl/AB3e2V
Lone Star Legends

18. http://youtu.be/TtNXckafdFg
Book Review

19. http://youtu.be/QSMiEUkSVBs
The Readbox

20. More Sample Projects
• Mr. Andrew’s iPads in Education
• Lone Star Legends Thing Link
• Have you ever seen a pumpkin?
• Published Web Book
• Weekly Vocabulary Words
• Teacher Presentation on GT Program
• Rose, Where Did you get the Red? Poem
• TechChef4U Examples
• More Lesson Ideas

21. App Smash Challenge

22. https://youtu.be/He0_NGX8i6o

23. Go to the App Smash
Challenge document:
https://goo.gl/2wGzvE
App Smash Challenge
“Learn Today, Use Tomorrow”

24. Apps to Smash

25. http://list.ly/list/LAu-app-smashing-list
List of Apps

26. http://goo.gl/8xXdmA
App Smash Matrix

27. Share on Today’s Meet
http://todaysmeet.com/smash
Discussion
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28. Continue Learning

29. The Definitive App Smasher's Guide by M. Guhlin
https://goo.gl/xpOekJ

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32. 1. Intro to App Smashing Video - http://vimeo.com/71366694
2. Zig Zagging: App Smashing - http://zigzaggingedtech.blogspot.com/p/app-
smashing.html
3. Literary Fusions - http://www.literaryfusions.com/2014/04/02/app-smashing/
4. What are App Flows? Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnyRKeS7iA8
5. App Smashing: Combining Projects
http://www.graphite.org/blog/app-smashing-combining-apps-for-innovative-
student-
projects?utm_content=buffer05585&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.co
m&utm_campaign=buffer
6. Calling all App Smashers
http://comfortably20.blogspot.com/2014/03/calling-all-app-smashers.html?m=1
Session Resources

33. 7. Thank You App Smashers
http://comfortably20.blogspot.com/
8. App Task Challenges
http://www.thedigitaldogpound.com/app-task-challenges.html
9. My App Smashing List http://list.ly/list/LAu-app-smashing-list
10. App Synergy http://www.techchef4u.com/history/app-synergy-the-art-form-of-
app-smashing/
11. App Smashing: iPad Created Content
http://blogs.cofc.edu/tlt/teaching/conference-presentations/app-smashing-ipad-
created-student-multimedia-projects/
12. App Smashing on Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/bookwoman/app-
smashing/
Session Resources