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