MOBILE TECHNOLOGY(IPADS USED AT THE
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE LEVEL)
Morgan SellersFOED 3010
Description & Examples:
An iPad is a handheld device that allows students to practice their skills in a more hands-on way.
Can be used by all age groups.
Can be used for all subjects.
Can even be used for craft and art projects.
What is an iPad?Why use an
iPad?
What’s In It For Teachers?
Stick Pick Allows teachers to randomly pick names from
an on-screen can of popsicle sticks. SpellBoard ($4.99)
Use the app to record weekly spelling lists and you saying them in a sentence; students may take practice tests anytime they have free time!
Fave Teacher Apps?
What About Kindergarteners?
Read Alouds: Ex:http
://bit.ly/ToyStoryReadslong
Practice Letter Formations: Ex: http://bit.ly/FontMkr
Timed Reading Practice: Ex:http
://itunes.apple.com/us/app/k12-timed-reading-practice/id374985358?mt=8
ABC Phonics Cat In The Hat SoundTouch:
Makes students match similar sounds
iWriteWords: Helps kids perfect their
handwriting skills! Starfall ABCS: ($2.99)
“perfect for kindergarteners”; puzzles, mazes, flashcards used to gain more knowledge of the alphabet.
5 Cool Apps Just For Kindergarteners!
Mathematical Apps?
Sliceit: Fantastic for mathematical problem solving; slice objects into
given amount of equal pieces. (Fractions) Math Ninja:
Kids love ninjas and this game will keep them entertained while teaching them addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
Time, Money, & Fractions On-Track: The basics of money, time, and fractions through interactive
games. **Pearl Diver**: (FREE!!)
3rd- 8th grade math help; number line and fraction number line **Rocket Math**: ($0.99)
Do math=earn money to build a rocket; double digit division, decimals, fractions, multiplication, and money countinghttp://www.apple.com/itunes/apps
Language Arts/Reading Apps?
Cat In The Hat Sight Words Brain Pop Meet The
Vowels StoryKit Time Reading Mad Libs
http://www.apple.com/itunes/apps
Science Apps? Dr. Frankenstein’s Body Lab:
Learn the basic parts of the human body! Monster Physics:
Basic physics lessons where students construct their own machines
Frog Dissection: ($3.99) Alternative to dissection…need I say more?
http://www.apple.com/itunes/apps
Social Studies Apps?
Stack The Countries/ Stack The States: (Free; $.99) Identify the state and their capitals
The Oregon Trail American history
Early Jamestown Civilization Revolution
Creative Apps For Students?
ThinkerToy Play with tangram
puzzles of famous landmarks
Let’s Create! Pottery The basics of
crafting with clay Hangman
Use with spelling words
Top Apps To Remember?
PBS Kids: “From reading to science to math, favorite
characters new and old teach preschool through elementary school kids fun lessons through gaming”
Brain Quest: Blast Off: ($2.99) Organized by grade level and subjects; “trivia
tests” Math Bingo: ($0.99) BrainPOP Featured Movie:
Watch a new educational movie EVERYday
Sources: www.edudemic.com/2012/09/1
00-ways-to-use-ipads-in-your-classroom/
www.apple.com/itunes/apps
www.pinterest.com