TCEA 2017 Apps, Apps Everywhere: iPads for Student Success
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This document discusses how iPads can be used to support student success through accessibility, personalized learning, connectivity, and alternative ways of communicating knowledge. It provides examples of apps that can help with connectivity, collaboration, content creation, communication, assessment, and managing iPads in the classroom. Key recommendations include utilizing student experts with apps, having backup plans, and asking questions about content, skills, needs, and whether an app allows consuming or creating content before selecting apps.
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TCEA 2017 Apps, Apps Everywhere: iPads for Student Success
- 2. Apps, Apps Everywhere: iPads for Student Success Dr. Kimberly LaPrairie Dr. Marilyn Rice Sandra Fleming TCEA 2017 Sam Houston State University
- 3. 7 YEARS OF IPAD IN EDUCATION: WHAT WE KNOW NOW •iPads can provide accessibility and personalized learning Source: http://www.educationalmosaic.com/blog/what-have-we-learned-from-7-years-of-ipads-in- education
- 4. 7 YEARS OF IPAD IN EDUCATION: WHAT WE KNOW NOW •iPads can provide connectivity •iPads can provide alternatives for communicating knowledge
- 5. CONNECTIVITY: Connecting to Sources of Knowledge
- 12. Augmented Reality • PLKIDZ • Solar • Amazing Space Journey • SkyORB 3D • Explore! Augmented Reality STEM Missions • Arloon Chemistry ($2.99) • Anatomy 4D • Gamar • 1600 • Augmented Reality Freedom Stories • FlixRemix Augmented Reality Movies for Education! • Blippar
- 16. CONNECTIVITY: Collaborate on Content
- 17. Communication of Knowledge and Content Creation
- 18. Apps to Support Written Composition
- 19. iSource APA
- 22. iAnnotate
- 24. Apps to Support Verbal Expression
- 25. UMMO
- 26. Animate Me
- 31. Other Apps to Support Communication of Knowledge Animation Creation • Animation Creator HD 3D Creation • 123D Design
- 32. Augmented Reality Virtual Reality • Camarada https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVUYvS5PmgA
- 34. Assessment • Poll Everywhere • Socrative Teacher • Plickers
- 35. Managing iPads: Dos and Don’ts • DON’T spend too much time teaching how to use a specific app • DON’T only integrate apps you are an expert using • Do utilize student experts • Do know app limitations • Do have a class account • Do have a save and share plan • Do have a backup plan Source: http://www.erintegration.com/2015/03/30/the-5-most-common-mistakes-when-integrating-ipads-into-the-classroom/?utm_content=bufferd8da6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
- 38. First ask yourself: • What content do I want students to learn? • What skills do I want students to practice or refine? • What are students’ needs? • Do I want students to consume or create? • Do I already have an app that does the same thing? Source: http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2016/05/10-questions-ask-installing-new-educational-app
Editor's Notes
- Linked to Google Doc where we can all take notes together
- Welcome Introduction of presenters In this presentation, we are going to examine how iPads can be used to promote student success
- Let’s begin by reviewing what we have learned about iPads in education since the device was introduced 7 years ago iPads can provide accessibility and personalized learning Education is traditionally designed to be “one size fits all” Technology brings the ability to customize learners’ experiences and accommodate their specific needs RTI Guidance App (by TEA) Response to Interventions resources organized by grade level and subject area
- iPads can provide connectivity Education requires connecting – Connecting to sources of knowledge AND Connecting to other learners iPads can provide alternatives for communicating knowledge In education, we still tend to ask students to express themselves using the same uniform text formats we have always used despite the fact that we know many struggle with verbal expression and written composition
- Brainfeed – Educational Video For Kids ◆ AGES 7+ ◆ Each video is handpicked by educators - must be: short (under 10 minutes) and documentary style videos Curriculum-based Entertaining & engaging Visually stimulating High quality content Age-appropriate Child-friendly screened for inappropriate content. links in descriptions are disabled, app can be password locked using the iOS accessibility options. no advertisements ◆ over 2,000 videos - every week new videos are added to our SEARCHABLE LIBRARY ◆ Topic areas include: Science The Universe Planet Earth Technology & Design Arts & Music Language The Human Body Social Studies Math Careers ◆ Purchase Brainfeed School Edition for $14.99 - MORE CONTENT Similar apps: Science 360
- CONNECTIVITY: Connecting to Sources of Knowledge Audioboom Worlds leading spoke-word audio platform. Very useful for current events and history. Also content creation: Record, edit and upload audio straight from the app. Another podcast app that is more academic would be iTunesU
- CONNECTIVITY: Connecting to Sources of Knowledge TinyTap Create interactive lessons ● Teacher can Make - Interactive presentations Educational games - Flashcards quizzes - ebooks - Illustrated stories Student can also use the app to create these
- Can search content created by other educators Also has a subscription service to unlock additional lessons and features
- CONNECTIVITY: Connecting to Sources of Knowledge Augmented Reality Apps Is Often described as superimposing a computer-generated image on a user's view of the real world, providing a composite view Many times interact with other media, such as printed images
- ZooKazam Learn about the animal kingdom while seeing and virtually interacting with the animals. Point your device at one of our “markers" (or make your own using the device camera) and then your selected animal appears in photo realistic 3D animation. Students learn using detailed info-graphics that appear right on the screen with the 3D animal. Also select the weather icon to change the scenes in your images to snow, sun or rain 40+ Animals with 9 Different Categories Choose animals from the following list of categories: • Birds • Fish • Mammals • Dinosaurs • Invertebrates • Amphibians • Insects • Reptiles • Pets $0.99
- PLKIDZ print alphabet flashcards Animal comes to life on the screen Solar Explore solar system within existing environment Similar apps such as: Amazing Space Journey (2012) – print targets to explore solar system and its motion SkyORB 3D – star-map and much more Explore! AR STEM Missions Grade 3-5 Science and math concepts – currently the concepts of energy and how a basic circuit works ASimilar apps such as: Arloon Chemistry ($2.99) - teaches how to write inorganic chemical formulae and name chemical compounds Anatomy 4D Uses printed targets to display different parts of the human anatomy as interactive models (last updated 1/2015) Gamar Brings Museums and art galleries to life Includes interactive games, unlock secrets 1600 – Learn about what happens at the White House. tap "Start" and point your camera at George Washington (on the one dollarbill) Augmented Reality Freedom Stories (10/2013) Teaches about the underground railroad through printable flashcards FlixRemix AR Movies for Education Integrates lessons with Hollywood movies turns Movie Moments into Teachable Moments Run FlixREMIX on a Second Screen and FlixREMIX syncs with the movie to show & speak Expert Commentary with Interactive Quizzes FlixREMIX movie-based lessons are available for a wide variety of topics, such as The Science of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Social Study Lessons from Independence Day, Real World Math in This is Spinal Tap and more! Blippar Scan objects – such as plants, art, food - to learn about them SEARCH APP STORE
- Connecting to other learners and collaboration on content
- Connecting with other learners and collaborating on content Google Keep • Capture, edit, share, and collaborate on notes on any device. • Add notes, lists, photos, and audio to Keep. • Organize notes with labels and colors. • Get reminded about a note at the right time or place. • Record a voice memo and have it automatically transcribed.
- Connecting with other learners and collaborating on content Padlet Digital canvas Drag in a video, record an interview, snap a photo, write your own text posts or upload some documents Use to create Venn diagram, a discussion board, a portfolio
- Lucidchart – flowchart, diagram Drag and drop interface An also access and collaborate cross platforms Also mention: Popplet $4.99, Inspiration Assembly create graphics, stickers, icons, scenes, and other graphics Includes a library of essential shapes, symbols and stickers that can be layered, stacked and repositioned to create new designs.
- That leads us to communication of knowledge and content creation iPads were initially criticized as being designed for consumption but had limited capacity for content creation. NOT ANYMORE The iPad NOW allows learners to be prolific producers of a wide variety of content to communicate their knowledge and understanding The iPad allows for the creation of content ranging from the production of static artifacts to interactive, augmented reality exhibits
- iSource APA (MLA also available). Also iSource MLA ($2.99) Bundle $4.99 Shows learners how to cite the source. Creates it step by step. includes a list of the most common formatting rules for students to use as a reference guide. - choose a resource type like a book or encyclopedia, enter the required resource information
- To create a finished bibliography, simply copy the formatted citations into their favourite word processor (like Pages or Word), listed alphabetically. This app also strictly adheres to the Publication Manual of the American Psychology Association version 6. iSource APA (MLA also available). Also iSource MLA ($2.99) Bundle $4.99 Others such as RefMe (FREE)
- WRITTEN COMPOSITION Gradeproof – writing help (FREE, $10/month to unlock full capabilities); iOS, desktop A personal editor for improving writing. Features: Spelling & Grammar Checks Rephrasing Analysis Word Count Targeting - increase and decrease word count. Plagiarism Checks Can even identify complex grammatical issues that other word processors often miss. options to import email attachments or use cloud storage services like DropBox.
- WRITTEN COMPOSITION iAnnotate ($1.99-$9.99) read, mark up, and share PDF, DOC, PPT and image files! IMPORT: Connect with - cloud services - Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft SkyDrive or WebDAV, use iTunes file sharing, or open PDFs directly from email or the Web.
- taking notes on lecture slides, annotating documents, revising documents, grading papers, ANNOTATE: pen, highlighter, typewriter, stamp, voice recording, Copy and paste annotations, even from one document to another. MULTITASK: 8 documents open at once, and easily navigate between them for tabbed reading. SHARE: can be viewed and edited in external PDF readers like Adobe Acrobat or Mac Preview. *** Great for peer editing
- VERBAL EXPRESSION APP $1.99 Ummo is your personal speech coach. use Ummo to track your filler words ("Umms" and "Uhhs", “like”, “you know”), pace, word power, clarity, and more. Just click the record button to start listening and click it again to stop listening. Ummo will analyze your speech as you talk and show you how you did when you’re done. If you want to track any specific word or phrases, just add them in the settings tab!
- VERBAL EXPRESSION APP Animate Me Animate any photo to talk
- VERBAL EXPRESSION APP Adobe Spark Video Create animated videos in minutes Easily add and trim video clips. Pick from over 25,000 images or add your own photos. Select the soundtrack that works best. Then Spark automatically adds striking cinematic motion to your story — no design experience needed.
- Adobe Spark Video Walks you through creation of animated videos Promote an Idea – call to action Tell what happened A hero’s Journey – overcoming a challenge Show and Tell Personal Growth – tell about an experience that changed you Teach a Lesson – An invitation - get audience excited about an event Blank
- • Touch to record your voice, one line at a time. • Pick from the stunning collection of over 25,000 icons and millions of images, or use your own. • Choose the perfect theme with one tap – engaging motion makes every element memorable. • Select your own colors and fonts to make your stories look and feel exactly how you want them to. • Share it on Facebook, Twitter, email, or your own web page for anyone to watch. • Save your video to your Camera Roll to upload to your favorite video site.
- VERBAL EXPRESSION APP Shadow Puppet Edu – kids as young as 5 can create multimedia video (FREE) ∙ Search Library of Congress, NASA, maps for images to explain an idea ∙ Safe search enabled ∙ Option for administrators to disable image search STUDENTS CAN: ∙ Present a project or describe an experience ∙ Develop digital storytelling skills ∙ Demonstrate understanding of a concept for assessment ∙ Improve speaking skills or practice reading aloud Also includes lesson ideas for teachers TeleStory Students can create their own TV show Creating a TV show is as easy as... 1. Pick a theme, then mix and match over 30 animated scenes to film your own story 2. Craft a script using our playful TV tropes (or write your own) 3. Dress up in 50 different digital costumes with face tracking 4. Perform and record your own show with animated settings and special effects
- Animation Apps - create an illusion of movement when the movie is shown as a sequence Animation Creator HD – $3.99 3D Creation 123D Design – (FREE) Create 3D printable designs, right on your iPad
- COMMUNICATION OF KNOWLEDGE Augmented Reality Apps superimposes a computer-generated image on a user's view of the real world Aurasma – (FREE) Augment - (FREE Virtual Reality computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way by a person using special electronic equipment, such as a helmet with a screen inside Camarada – create 3D and virtual reality videos Available on Google Play – coming to iOS soon (FREE) SHOW VIDEO – 1:30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVUYvS5PmgA
- Teacher Apps Assessment Poll everywhere Audience members or students can easily respond to polls or vote using the app on a smartphone or tablet. Aside from the app, they can respond via web browser, text message, or Twitter. Socrative Teacher – polls, exit tickets Socrative will instantly grade, aggregate and provide visuals of results to help you identify opportunities for further instruction. Can share quizes with other teachers Plickers – poll class without devices Just give each student a card (a "paper clicker"), and use your iPhone/iPad to scan them to do instant checks-for-understanding, exit tickets, and impromptu polls. Best of all, your data is automatically saved, student-by-student, at plickers.com.
- Managing APP use
- According to research, device management continues to be problematic – but apple may have just help solve that issue Classroom App by apple came out in May 2016 SHOW VIDEO – 3:00 http://www.apple.com/education/products/#learning-with-ipad Scroll down to “Meet your new teaching assistant” Click Watch the Classroom app Guided Tour
- App and website. Put apps on wish list. Will notify you when the price drops or when it becomes free. Can request push notifications.
- *NOTE: When you search for these apps in the apps store they may not show up under iPad only apps – be sure to also check iPhone apps
- What are your favorite APPs for teaching and learning?