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Presents 8 different iPhone / iPad apps that could be used in a language arts classroom
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Welcome to“A Few Good Apps”Please take this time to download all or some of the following apps:
*Starred Apps are NOT available on the Droid market.*
*iBookshelf Lite: free
TED: free
*Flashcardlet: free
Evernote: free
*EasyBib: free
Dropbox: free
RedLaser: free
A Few Good Apps:
Using Your iPhone, iPad, or iTouch to Make You a More Effective Teacher
Presented by:
Amanda McKnight Briarhill Middle School
&Jason Poe
Marcus High School
Why should I use my iDevice?
AccessibilityChances are, it’s already in your pocket or bag
ConvenienceApps can be downloaded in less than a minute.
Affordability Apps are much less expensive than software.
iBookshelfiBookshelf Lite: free*NOT available on the Droid market
iBookshelf: $1.99*NOT available on the Droid market
What is it?•A way to organize and maintain your classroom library
Why do I need it?• To protect your investment
Features
View your library in list format…
…or in cover flow.
Features
Scan your books’ barcodes to input
information.
**An Important Note**
Once you’re inside the app, you’ll have
to download the app’s barcode scanner for an
additional $.99 if you’re interested in
this feature. It’s totally worth it
though!
Features
Here’s the information we just
scanned in!
Features
Keep track of the locations of all of
your books!
TEDTED: free
What does it stand for?•Technology, Entertainment, and Design
What is it?•A collection of ‘TED Talk’ videos- phenomenal speakers sharing their ideas, research, and vision
Why do I need it?• To show your students relevant examples of good speeches / speakers•To provoke interesting discussion in your classroom
Features
Choose from a multitude of
presentations.
For example…
FlashcardletFlashcardlet: free*NOT available on the Droid market
What is it?•An app that lets students study flashcards that they’ve made or that they’ve gotten from quizlet.com
Why do I need it?• To help your students study and succeed
Features
Import flashcards from quizlet.com, a
database of user-created flashcards.
Flashcards actually look like flashcards!
EvernoteEvernote: free
What is it?•An app that lets you take notes, organize notes in ‘notebooks’, and then share your notes with others
Why do I need it?• To organize and share information; could be used by you and/or your students
Features
Take manual notes, voice notes, or even
compile pictures.
Features
From your desktop, send your notes to
other users.
Access all of your notes on any internet-
connected desktop.
Who’s Next?Who’s Next?: $2.99*NOT available on the Droid market
What is it?•An app that lets you randomly choose and group students
Why do I need it?• To make sure that you are holding everyone accountable and to assign groups at a moment’s notice
Features
Set up all of your classes. There seems to be no limit to how
many classes or students you can
include.
Features
Select students at random (although it
does sometimes repeat students)…
…or randomly place students in groups.
EasyBibEasyBib: free*NOT available on the Droid market
What is it?•An app that scans book barcodes and immediately creates an MLA citation for the scanned book
Why do I need it?• To easily cite information from book sources (could be used by teacher or student)
Features
Scan the barcode … …and see the citation in MLA, APA, or Chicago style.
DropboxDropbox: free
What is it?•An app that lets you access your documents from any internet connected computer or your phone
Why do I need it?• To easily access files and photos between school and home
Features
Access your files from any internet connected
computer or your phone.
Features
See? My files are in both
places: on my computer and on my phone!
RedLaserRedLaser: free
What is it?•An app that scans barcodes and QR codes
Why do I need it?• To be able to scan and use QR codes in your class
What’s a QR Code?
•QR codes are two-dimensional barcodes that can be linked to websites, text, and images / videos.
Have you seen one before? They look
like this:
This one will take you to theLISDhomepage.
What’s a QR Code Generator?
•A QR Code Generator will allow you to create your own QR Codes.
•We like http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
Features
RedLaser will scan QR codes for you.
Now, it’s your turn...
You’ve now heard about our
favorite apps.
What are your favorite apps?