NOTE: To change the image on this slide, select the picture and
delete it. Then click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to
insert your own image. ICT IN THE 21 ST CENTURY Year Two IPAD Class
Slide 2 What are ICTS ? ICT is an acronym for Information
Communication Technologies. A good way of thinking about ICTs is to
consider all the ways digital technology exist to help individuals,
businesses, students and teachers. An ICT is not just a computer,
it is your phone in your pocket, your email, your digital TV. The
list is long and ever changing. Sakiraki meets ipad2 by Miki
Yoshihito Available at Creative commons
2.0http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2013/08/06/
2011-ipad-2-1985-cray-supercomputer/ Children using the computer by
San Jose Library Available at Creative Commons 2.0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sanjoselibrary/2839835109/ iPhone by
William Hook available at Creative Commons 2.0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/williamhook/2837510542/in/photostrea
m/ Slide 3 IPADS and the classroom. An evolution in one minute.
Slide 4 So Why the iPad and Why now? Digital Technologies are
changing the way we live and work, and classrooms are no exception.
An iPad can offer unprecedented access to resources and
opportunities for learning and education. The portability as well
as their flexibility make them a perfect addition to a classroom
environment. The use of the iPad can create an engaging and
stimulating classroom that when implemented correctly can greatly
enhance learning outcomes for all students. Technology is ever
changing and ever valued in this digital society. Therefore
teaching children to stay current and ahead of the game is a
valuable tool for life long learning. Slide 5 iPads and ICT. The 3
Cs Creation Collaboration Communication. Creativity by
AnnaSoDesigns Available under Creative commons 3.0
http://annsodesign.deviantart.com/art/CREATIVITY- 159650048 Modern
Communicatin Learning Lark Available under Creative commons 3.0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44282411@N04/6738333743/ Collaboration
Quinn Dombrowski Creative Commons License 2.0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/quinnanya/111201180/ Slide 6 Creation
An iPad is a one on one device which allows students to become
creative individuals in the classroom. It is a combination of
allowing students to access the internet and the use of the one on
one iPad which makes it more possible to develop their learning at
their own pace and speed. It can be used across all facets of the
Australian Curriculum. It also enables a teacher to manage the
integration of literacy and numeracy into lessons that include the
Science, Social Studies and History Strands. An iPad can be a used
to allow teachers to transform traditional classrooms into creative
learning classrooms (Jahnke, 2012). This is valuable, as students
learn from mistakes and also learn at their own pace. A classroom
that recognizes individuals, is a classroom that is more likely to
develop a deeper learning outcome for the students involved. An
iPad enables the production of creative works for assessment, and
also allows parents to see the learning involved due to their
mobility to and from the home. The iPad allows children to develop
unique work that is vibrant and engaging. The scope to develop
students into flexible learners who value creativity is ultimately
aided by the use of one on one iPad classes. The possibilities for
learning are endless, and are simply up to the imagination of the
child and how they communicate their ideas (Ashman and Elkins,
2012). Slide 7 An example of how Creativity is achieved on the
iPad. There are many apps that enable a level of individual
creativity, one of these is Book Creator. It enables students to
create individually or collaboratively a digital book which
includes text, images, video, and audio. It can be uploaded or
merged to create one larger book showcasing the childrens work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =AgAuIIswsfA A link for Book Creator
in your own time. A How to Guide for parents. Slide 8 Collaboration
The iPad has the ability to become a device which is used in a one
on one activity or a group activity. Children using iPads in the
classroom frequently help one another to navigate, and share their
triumphs, together as they explore new content and apps. The
collaborative effect of the iPad enables a teacher to take on many
different roles in the classroom including discussions, modelling,
and coaching. This enables students to access better levels of
assistance from the teacher and therefore a higher level of
interaction between teacher and student (Milman, Carlson-Bancroft
& Boogert, 2012). Collaboration is an effective teaching
strategy which encourages peer support and improves student
outcomes. It enables students to retain more information due to the
hands on interaction. The more success students achieve, the more
likely they are to develop critical thinking. Critical thinking is
one of the most crucial aspects of how student learning is achieved
(Jahnke, 2012). The Melbourne Declaration on Educational goals for
Young Australians is a document that acknowledges major changes in
the world and how they place new demands on Australian Students. It
suggests that one of the goals for Australians to become successful
learners hinges on them being confident and creative individuals
and also their ability to be active and informed citizens. Slide 9
An example of how Collaboration is achieved using the iPad.
Blackboard for iPad can provide an interactive mobile learning
experience. It uses real life animations, and sounds. It allows a
hands on approach to mathematics and allows children to draw, group
and design solutions for mathematical problems. With each child
holding and writing their own answers, the teacher can see each
individual iPad when held up to ascertain whether the children
understand the concept and can move on. Please view a short video
of children working collaboratively with their teacher and each
other. (Optional Extra) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpvpR51v92E
Images copyright Michelle Acutt 2014 Slide 10 We live in a society
that shares everything. From online news sites, to photos of our
children and special events on social media. Allowing children to
communicate and be active members of our digital society is more
likely to prepare them for university and for their future careers.
The Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young
Australians is a document that acknowledges major changes in the
world and how they place new demands on Australian Students. It
suggests that one of the goals for Australians to become successful
learners hinges on them being confident and creative individuals
and also their ability to be active and informed citizens. The iPad
enables students to become active and engaged in their school and
the community (Myceetya, 2008) Teaching has changed and many
teachers will share their ideas and resources with others online. A
sharing of resources enables teachers to access and use a much
larger pool of information to create lessons and use ideas. An iPad
allows teachers and students to share their work. This can be done
via websites and or social media. iPads enable a link to be formed
to the world outside the classroom. This link to the outside world
can often be just what children need to understand a concept and
develop their own thinking and ideas. For your perusal please
consider reading this blog of a Teacher and Father in France and
how he integrates a iPad into his everyday lessons. This is the
perfect example of how sharing ideas can transform a teaching unit
to improve outcomes for student learning.
http://teachingwithipad.org/ Communication Slide 11 An example of
how Communication is achieved using the iPad. Quizlet. A free app
where teachers can create and share quizzes online. See what others
are studying in your local area or search the world ! This valuable
tool for use both in the classroom and at home. When used in
communication with parents it is a great tool for homework and
revision. See Quizlet for further information and search for
quizzes near you. www.quizlet.com Slide 12 Reference list Ashman,
A., & Elkins, J. (2012). Education for Inclusion and Diversity
(4 th ed. ). Frenches Forrest: Pearson Australia. Jahnke, I.
(2012). Preparing Didactical Designs for learning to be Creative.
Retrieved March 30, 2014 from
www.isa-jahnke.com/publicationswww.isa-jahnke.com/publications
Milman, N., Carlson-Bancroft, A., & Boogart, A. (2012). iPads
in a Prep-4 th Independent School Year 1- Enhancing Engagement,
Collaboration and Differentiation across Content Areas. MYCEETYA,
2008. The Melbourne Declaration on Education goals for Young
Australians. Retrieved March 29 2014
fromhttp://www.mceetya.edu.au/mceecdya/anr/ Quizlet, 2014.
Quizlet.. Retrieved March 29, 2014 from www.quizlet.com.au Hal
Sandick ( 2011, March 23). Using the Ipad to teach the Maths
Concept Before. Retrieved March 29, 2014 from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpvpR51v92E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpvpR51v92E Kathy Schrocks Videos
(2013, March 12). Ipad Transformation. Retrieved March 27, 2014
from https://vimeo.com/kathyschrock/videos/page:2/sort:date
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