Improving education through iPads in the classroom
Jillian Miller and Ryan Mackenzie
A little bit of background on us
Ryan has been involved in the tech industry for several years now and worked as a Mac Specialist at an Apple Store. He also was the tech specialist for a small defense contractor.
Jillian is a current teacher at a local elementary school and incorporates technology in her classroom daily.
KWL
What do you know about iPads in the classroom?
-How are they used?
What do you want to know about incorporating iPads in the classroom?
What is an iPad?
An iPad is a tablet device that allows users to interact with the device using gestures.
9.7 inch screen
10+ hour battery life
16 gb + storage capacity
1.33 lbs
.34 inch thin
Why choose an iPad over a laptop?
All day battery life
Instant on
Easier sharing of information
Unique methods of interacting
Lighter
Smaller which allow great visibility in the room
Cheaper
More durable
Research
Learning and teaching with mobile technologies has been evolving from small-scale to institution-wide implementations, as the availability of mobile devices has challenged educators as to how to use these emerging technologies to support learning (Naismith, Lonsdale, Vavoula, & Sharples, 2006)
These handheld devices, which can include mobile devices, personal digital assistants (PDA), and handheld computers (handheld PCs) have been introduced into classrooms in recent years. These devices are referred to as “mobile technologies.” Within this field, a term “mobile learning” is used to describe any learning activities utilizing these mobile technologies. The low cost, availability of software, and convenience of handheld computers have encouraged educators to develop and use handhelds for teaching, learning, and assessment (Gladhart, Topp, Elder, Pownell, & Brahier, 2003)
Research
The purpose of this study was to examine whether or not handheld computers can be credited with increasing student achievement in spelling and in developing testing skill in mathematics.
iPads in use today
Belton ISD
- video link
NY
Chicago
Jackson Middle School in San Antonio receives $4,975 from HEB to incorporate into the science classroom
iPad apps
Access to iTunes app store with over 65,000 iPad specific apps
8,897 Education Apps as of 4/21/11
7,090 paid
2,045 free
App Store Volume Purchase Program through Apple
-if school purchases more then 20 apps they can receive a discount from the developer
Intro to letters
Jigsaw Puzzles
Students learn states
Mathboard
iResponse
Allows teachers to quickly quiz or test their students on material
Easy setup
Gives and logs statistics by student and class
Notifies teacher if student leaves application
Inexpensive: $.99 on app store per iPad
Pro version allows for full tests with the ability to set a time limit and take home version.
controller app for mac / pc is free
iResponse controller
iResponse student experience
iResponse student results
Pop Quiz!!!
E-reading on an iPadAbility to access millions of books at an instant
Instead of carrying many heavy books they carry 1 iPad
More then just literature the books allow for students to interact with the material. (videos, dictionary)
Updates come faster and cheaper then purchasing new books
Ability to search, bookmark and annotate
Ability to jump right to a certain section
E-reading continued
Ability to adjust text size or font
Look up word definitions with one click
PodcastsiTunes U: podcasts from universities on a wide variety of
topics
-Texas centric podcasts for k-12
Ability to subscribe and listen to various video or audio podcasts
iTunes U examples
Revisiting the KWL
What have you learned about iPads in the classroom?
Via iPad, laptop or smart phone get on www.todaysmeet.com/edtechconference2011
References
Gladhart, M., Topp, N., Elder, L., Pownell, D., & Brahier, B. (2003). Handheld as an assessment tool, II. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, 2003 (p. 1), in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Chesapeake, VA: Education Information Technology Digital Library.
Naismith, L., Lonsdale, P., Vavoula, G., & Sharples, M. (2006). Literature review in mobile technologies and learning. Retrieved from January 18, 2010 http://www.futurelab.org.uk/ research/reviews/reviews_11_and12/11_01.htm
Wua, J. and Zhangb, Y. (2010) Examining potentialities of handheld technology in students’ academic attainments. Educational Media International Vol. 47, No. 1, March 2010, 57–67
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