iPads for Education - The New Wave of Technology

iPads in EducationThe New Wave of

Technology

Thursday, 21 October 2010

Why the iPad?


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The iPad can:‣play movies‣display images‣browse the web‣run “apps”


Small in size, inexpensive, and

powerful, the iPad is a perfect classroom

companion.


3 Fundamental

uses for Education


iBooks‣ Easily control the font size, font-family, and brightness


iBooks‣Easily flip pages with a simple tap or swipe of the finger


iBooks‣ Store hundreds of books on hand without lifting a finger


The Web‣Change font size and brightness with the touch of a button


The Web‣Pinch to zoom makes text readable for all


Apps‣ Thousands of inexpensive

or free apps are available through the iTunes.


Apps‣ DEECD Selected

iPad Applicationshttp://www.vicipadtrial.org/index2.html


http://www.vicipadtrial.org/index2.html

http://www.vicipadtrial.org/index2.html

A Different School of Thought


Using Corkulous, write down what you know about iPads, what you want to know, how you may be able to use them in your teaching, and 3

things that you may have learnt so far.


Sandpit Time

Spend 10 minutes now ‘sifting through’ the iPads.

Investigate the App’s and see which App’s could ‘work for you’...


Learning Opportunities


Free teacher training videos are available online at

apple.com/education/resources/



Additional resources are

available on the Apple web site.


http://manorlakesvicipadtrial.globalteacher.org.au/


http://manorlakesvicipadtrial.globalteacher.org.au


MLC iPad Bloghttp://manorlakesvicipadtrial.globalteacher.org.au/


