Apps in the Geography lesson and classroom

Apps in the Geography lesson and classroom

Dr Jennie BalesAdjunct Lecturer CSUFreelance editor and presenter

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Jennie Balesemail: [email protected]

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Jennie has worked in education for over 35 years. Her experience has encompassed primary and secondary teaching, teacher librarianship, university lecturing and departmental leadership in ICT integration. Jennie is currently contracted with Charles Sturt University as a subject coordinator and is exploring options in writing and editing.


Agenda

1. Introduction2. Build awareness of the how apps can be used to

support the teaching of Geography 3. Identify apps that support geographical inquiry4. Harness mobile technologies to enrich geographical

field trips 5. Embed ICT tools in teaching and learning


1. Apps – value add mobile technologies

“When new technologies come along it is the responsibility of educators to see past the hype and

excitement of a new device or fad to determine whether or not it has potential in the learning setting…With more and more technologies competing for a place in learning

spaces, educators need to be willing to explore the options, but to stay focused on student learning as the driving force behind any use of technology.” (Whitby,

2013, p. 124)


App downloads into to the futureYear Free downloads Paid downloads

2011 22,000,000 2,900,000

2013 92,800,000 9,190,000

2015 (predicted) 167,050,000 12,570,000

2017 (predicted 253.910,000 14,780,000

Source: Gartner, Statista 2014, http://www.statista.com/


Free vs Paid

‘Free apps may appear to be good, but are often limited in functionality and often have a lot of advertising or in-app purchasing required on them. More and more apps are available every day so it is impossible to keep up with what’s currently available.’ (Barlow, cited in Caruana, 2014, p.15)


Handy sources• App statistics – find out top free and purchased stats for:

– iOS http://www.iosappstats.com/stocks/apptops.php– Android (A)

http://www.edudemic.com/best-education-technology/the-best-education-apps-android/

• Apps Gone Free• Email subscription services

– http://www.smartappsforandroid.com/– http://www.funeducationalapps.com– http://www.smartappsforkids.com

Apps Gone Free

http://www.iosappstats.com/stocks/apptops.php



http://www.smartappsforandroid.com/

http://www.funeducationalapps.com/

http://www.smartappsforkids.com/


2. Build awareness of the how apps can be used to support the teaching

of Geography Key:A = Android$ = Purchased$+$ = Purchase add ons


Professional developmentTeaching Geography http://prezi.com/1xpvurokwb4z/teaching-geography/Landforms and rivers http://prezi.com/fbpjsfblesjz/landforms-and-rivers/ TeachingMap Skills http://prezi.com/3ymaxj8x2rjy/map-skills/ Students demonstrating understandingsGeography Rocks! http://prezi.com/jtmjvbvz1pc2/geography-rocks/

7 Prezi alternatives: http://www.techshout.com/alternatives/2012/01/prezi-alternatives/

Prezi

Evernote (A)

http://prezi.com/1xpvurokwb4z/teaching-geography/

http://prezi.com/fbpjsfblesjz/landforms-and-rivers/

http://prezi.com/3ymaxj8x2rjy/map-skills/

http://prezi.com/jtmjvbvz1pc2/geography-rocks/

http://www.techshout.com/alternatives/2012/01/prezi-alternatives/


Useful web resources to support Geography teaching

• Teaching Appz http://www.teachingappz.co.uk/• 48 ipad apps for teaching and learning geography / earth science

http://tinyurl.com/au8twn3 (7-12)• 8 best apps for kids to learn geography and maps

http://kidworldcitizen.org/2013/02/28/best-apps-for-kids-to-learn-geography/ (K-6)• Geography

http://www.ipadineducation.ianwilson.biz/iPad_in_Education/Geography.html (K-12)

• 10 Best iOS Mapping Applications for Your iPhone or iPadhttp://tinyurl.com/kcx7d2m

http://www.teachingappz.co.uk/

http://tinyurl.com/au8twn3

http://kidworldcitizen.org/2013/02/28/best-apps-for-kids-to-learn-geography/

http://www.ipadineducation.ianwilson.biz/iPad_in_Education/Geography.html

http://tinyurl.com/kcx7d2m


3. Identify apps that support geographical inquiry

• Global Positioning System (GPS) - space-based system that provides time information in all weather conditions, anywhere on or near the Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites.

• Geographical Information Systems (GIS) provide a variety of capabilities designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyse, manage, and present all types of geographical data. GIS use geospatial analysis in a variety of contexts, operations and applications.


Mapping– interrogating, annotating and building maps

ArcGIS (A, W8)Tap map or use current location. Multiple views. Query the map, search and find information, measure distances and areas, share maps. Sign up and find community hosted maps. Authoring tool. Advanced features through subscription.

Spotzi-Atlas (A) Goes beyond street and aerial maps to include, e.g. hurricanes, earthquake hazards, government debts, twitter users - 500 maps available.


The power of GIS Earth Observer ($)


Mapping - GPS

CityMaps2Go(A$)

Download maps to access offlineinternational, includes Wikipedia

notes and city features

Free version has 5 free downloads


Space & Place (global)

Globe for iPadShow countries on a 3D globe,

manipulate size and rotate.Wiki information available with a tap.


Place and Space (local)Triposo Australia

.


Place & Space (global)

Triposo (A) Free world travel guide.

Download city or country guides to view offline. Travel, tourist

information and maps.

CIA World Fact Book(A, $)

Data is downloaded so no Internet

connection required

Atlas of the WorldNews feed and images and information on famous sites around the world.


Space & Place (global)

Barefoot World Atlas ($$+$)Demo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z55L2xdcOyA




Using DataAustralian government – free apps– http://australia.gov.au/news-and-media/apps

My Enviro lists environmental assets and heritage sites in your suburb or surrounds

Soil Mapp identifies likely soil types with maps, photos, satellite images, tables and graphs about nearby soils and uncover your soil’s physical and chemical characteristics.

Water Storage: Find how much water is available in Australia, your state, capital city and for individual storages.

ABS: Australian statistics with access to key economic indicators, location aware Census data and population clock.

http://australia.gov.au/news-and-media/apps


Rocks HD ($)Explores key topics in Earth Sciences – rocks, minerals,

soils and fossils

Zanibooks (A, $) Interactive stories starring Lulu and her cat. Currently titles are set in Australian, Polynesia and the Amazon. Through story follow the map, interpret symbols, meet native animals and inhabitants and accept challenges that connect to the culture and environment,

Run that town (A) Strategy game where you take control of any Australian neighbourhood. Use real Census data to make decisions that will sway popular opinion in your favour.Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rif1698fH2E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rif1698fH2E


4. Harness mobile technologies to enrich geographical field trips

Field Trip (A)Read a review: http://allthingsd.com/20131203/oh-the-places-your-phone-will-find/Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyRJG2rrw0E

InstaCapture ($)Go-to record-pause-record video maker with effects, customizable sounds and frames!

Camera Plus ($)Photographs, video, sound recording, filters, add text.

http://allthingsd.com/20131203/oh-the-places-your-phone-will-find/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyRJG2rrw0E


Field trips – annotating maps

PinboxAccess maps, drop pins – label,

address, URLs, latitude and longitude, add notes


Capture and report findings

LoiLoNote ($)Collaboration,

presentation and classroom learning app.


Little Story MakerTutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH7FqXdm8B0

Add images, text and voice recording to create e-book.

EvernoteTutorial:

http://www.youtube.com/watchv=XO9wQ3yP95w

SkitchTutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmTunEYTFWkSnap, mark up and send.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH7FqXdm8B0

http://www.youtube.com/watchv=XO9wQ3yP95w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmTunEYTFWk


References

• Caruana, A. (2014). Heading back to school. Macworld Australia, 2014,Feb, pp. 14-19.

• Statista [2014]. Retrieved from http://www.statista.com/• Whitby, G, 2013. Educating Gen Wi-Fi: How to make

schools relevant to 21st-century learners. Sydney, Harper Collins.


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