Using iPads in the Elementary Classroom
“Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them,
the teacher is most important.” - Bill Gates
“New technology is common, new thinking is rare.” - Sir Peter Blake
Teachers need to integrate technology seamlessly into the curriculum instead of viewing it
as an add-on, an afterthought, or an event. – Heidi-Hayes Jacobs
the teacher is most important.” - Bill Gates
“New technology is common, new thinking is rare.” - Sir Peter Blake
Teachers need to integrate technology seamlessly into the curriculum instead of viewing it
as an add-on, an afterthought, or an event. – Heidi-Hayes Jacobs
What Kids & Teachers are Saying about iPads in the Classroom
"I really enjoy working on the iPads and creating visual projects that are hands on. It helps me understand and analyze the material better."
"The iPads are fun and they reinforce what we are learning. I think it’s a good tool because I’m learning how to use the technology while also helping myself with what we are learning."
“The iPad has been a real game changer in education. No technology has impacted the way teachers teach and students learn more quickly and more profoundly. With iPad, the possibilities are endless.”
–Dr. James Ponce, Superintendent, McAllen ISD
"The iPads are fun and they reinforce what we are learning. I think it’s a good tool because I’m learning how to use the technology while also helping myself with what we are learning."
“The iPad has been a real game changer in education. No technology has impacted the way teachers teach and students learn more quickly and more profoundly. With iPad, the possibilities are endless.”
–Dr. James Ponce, Superintendent, McAllen ISD
iPad Apps that EnGage & Allow for Creativity
Educreations
FREE Sign up for a free Educreations account How to use Educreations video Using Educreations for Informal Assessment Sound Sorting by Lakeshore
99 cents GeoBoard
FREE National Archives Docs Teach
FREE Docs Teach website (sign up for free account) Faust Class classroom code - wec565 Directions for DocsTeach iPad app |
Lobster Diver
FREE Number Pieces
FREE RWT Timeline
FREE Directions for TimeLine iPad App Lessons that use RWT Timeline Civil War Timeline (student copy) ReadWriteThink.org website |
QR Codes
I-Nigma QR Scanner
FREE Other QR Code Creators Kaywa QR Stuff- QR code creator (always free - no limits) Delivr - QR code creator (25 codes for free) QR Voice - create a recorded message |
What are QR codes?
Roll & Reflect QR Cube - Use during class discussion or reflection QR Cube - First Grade Fraction Practice (You can use cube as a template) Create a QR Code Scavenger Hunt QR Quiz/Scavenger Hunt Record Sheet QR Code resources and ideas Ways to use QR Codes in your classroom Using QR codes at school |
Skitch
FREE |
Comic Heads Lite
FREE |
VoiceThread
FREE VoiceThread website Free Teacher account Directions for using the VoiceThread iPad app |
Scan the QR code to view student created eBooks.
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iMovie video - Civil War Day (student created)
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Using iMovie on Every Level of Blooms Ms. Faust's iMovie resource & instruction page Templates for iMovie Trailers iMovie Trailer - Student project on Simple Machines
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Additional Resources
Kathy Schrock - iPads in the Classroom
Tony Vincent's Learning in Hand (all sorts of information about using mobile devices)
Assessment
Rubric for Digital Storytelling
Checking for Understanding Using Educreation app
Stop Motion Animation Resources
Examples and Rubric for Stop Motion Animation Movies
Tony Vincent's Learning in Hand (all sorts of information about using mobile devices)
Assessment
Rubric for Digital Storytelling
Checking for Understanding Using Educreation app
Stop Motion Animation Resources
Examples and Rubric for Stop Motion Animation Movies