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Literacy Apps Using iPads in the classroom to support and promote literacy (Use the URL or QR code provided to access the presentation on my website under Media Presentations)

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iPads in the Classroom One iPad Whole Class Instruction Projector, smart board, Apple TV Several iPads Small Group Instruction Literacy Centers Class Set Guided Practice Independent Practice

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iPads in the Classroom Mountain Tribe School in Northern Thailand

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THERES AN APP FOR THAT So many apps, How do you choose?! http://www.schrockguide.net/app-for- that.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhkxDIr0y2U

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I have an iPad Now what? iPad in teacher hands = effective teaching? iPad in student hands = high level thinking? Apps = Learning?

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What makes a good App? Free (ish) Apps gone free app AppShopper Recommended by Professional Organizations A Good App: engaging, educational, multi- functional Settings & levels that can be adjusted Ability to customize Audio available (real time!) Independent or collaboritive Fun & interactive

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Choosing Literacy Apps Think About: Is it Research Based? Does it fit your objective? Can it be Collaborative? Does it encourage high level thinking? Is it geared for your age Level? *If you find an app you like- search the same developer! *Try the free version before paying for the full version Resources: Pinterest http://pinterest.com/shannonrjo hns/apps-for-education/ http://pinterest.com/shannonrjo hns/apps-for-education/ Blooms Taxonomy http://www.schrockguide.net/b loomin-apps.html http://www.schrockguide.net/b loomin-apps.html UEN apps for education http://www.uen.org/apps4edu/ Professional Journals Educational Reviews Teacher Blogs App Store: star for top picks, categories: education

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Literacy Apps Focusing on: Phonemic Awareness Spelling/ Phonics Grammar Fluency Comprehension Vocabulary Reading: Independent & Guided Writing Research Sharing/Creating

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Library Apps Destiny Quest App Links directly to your library card catalog. Allows you to search your library catalog anytime, anywhere Allows students to easily access Web Path Express for research Follett Digital Readers Downloads your schools eBooks to your device

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LIST OF FLUENCY APPS A work in progress!

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Now What? Keep your finger on the pulse! Follow your favorite developers on facebook, twitter, and pinterest Look at top reviews regularly Read educational journals Follow Tech-Savy Teacher Blogs Be part of the discussion- Add your favorites to the teacher technology Blog on my website!

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Resources http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top- teaching/2011/11/there%E2%80%99s-app-using-ipads-support- literacy-instruction-classroom http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top- teaching/2011/11/there%E2%80%99s-app-using-ipads-support- literacy-instruction-classroom http://www.creativeeducation.co.uk/blog/index.php/2012/02/20- great-ipad-apps-for-teachers-for-primary-literacy http://www.creativeeducation.co.uk/blog/index.php/2012/02/20- great-ipad-apps-for-teachers-for-primary-literacy http://www.readingrockets.org/teaching/reading101/comprehension/li teracyapps_comprehension/ http://www.readingrockets.org/teaching/reading101/comprehension/li teracyapps_comprehension/ http://mrandrewsonline.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/apps-for-literacy-in- primary-education.html http://mrandrewsonline.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/apps-for-literacy-in- primary-education.html http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/tools-and-resources/apps-for- phonics/ http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/tools-and-resources/apps-for- phonics/ http://librarysciencelist.com/25-most-popular-apps-used-by- librarians/ http://librarysciencelist.com/25-most-popular-apps-used-by- librarians/