The educational landscape is rapidly shifting; learning is becoming more personalized, more student centered. As we seek to provide more in-context real world experiences, let's explore, share and thread. How is the iPad impacting your practice? How are you using iPads to transform classrooms spaces into student centered learning environments? We are poised to do great things, be cutting edge, rather than playing "catch-up."
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Getting to know the ipad
I began to look at the world language apps thinking that as the subject in the elementary schools is now being covered by the class teachers, many of whom do not feel confident in this area, it would be helpful to have something for pronunciation and vocabulary at an introductory level. So far I've found Learn French and Play (also 2), and MyWorld Spanish for iPAD. I can see these apps being very user friendly with a class group.
So far, so good. Back to playing!
Monday, December 27, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Observations...
Possibilities...
Taking a look at these....
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
iPad Article
This article was in the Record last week:
Also...I think that the best part of the iPad is the hands on aspect of using it. That is what sets it apart for a laptop. The big question is how to use it effectively in a class with 25 plus kids. There are teachers and students @ Eisenhower who have had great success with it in the small group instruction settings. In this "testing stage" that we are in, a large class might have to have the iPad as one of several stations that kids move through during a class period. If this is beneficial to the students learning, then we could explore the possibility of getting multiple iPads for the classroom. Even the simplest of games such as "Angry Birds" (check it out) allow kids to grasp an understanding of physics, angles, strategy and more that cannot be as effectively demonstrated on a board or watching a video.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Jared's Update
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Google Chrome Notebooks vs. iPad
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/update-on-chrome-web-store-and-chrome.html
Chrome notebooks are built and optimized for the web,
where you already spend most of your computing time.
So you get a faster, simpler and more secure experience
without all the headaches of ordinary computers.
http://www.google.com/chromeos/features.html
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
iPad 2 reported by the NYT
December 7, 2010, 6:18 pm
IPad 2 Is Due Out in April, Taiwanese Paper Says
By MIGUEL HELFTSo it is not surprising to see reports that the iPad 2 is expected to go on sale in April 2011, a year after the original iPad went on sale in the United States.
Taiwan-based DigiTimes reported on Tuesday that Foxconn, which makes Apple products like the iPhone and iPad, plans to begin shipping an updated iPad as soon as the end of February 2011, citing unnamed sources at Taiwan-based makers of electronics components. DigiTimes, which tracks electronics companies in China and Taiwan closely, said that the new iPad is expected to go on sale in April 2011.
An Apple spokeswoman, Trudy Muller, declined to comment.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
iPads and Education, Jared, Grade 8, Eisenhower MS
Jared, Grade 8, Eisenhower MS
The educational uses for iPads are endless, due to the ever-expanding App Store. As of now an iPad can be used for word processing to web browsing. I, personally, use my iPad a lot for word processing. To do this I use the Apple-made iWork apps. They include Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. These applications are almost exactly the same as the version for computers. Also, there are two math related apps I use. One is called Math Reference. This app provides information on algebra, geometry, and many more math classes. Another math app I use is called iScience. In this app you are also able to see math related problems, formulas, etc. In addition, it has chemistry and physics sections. Some science related apps, that I use, are periodic table of elements apps, and space apps. Lastly, I have a world fact-book app and a historical maps app.
General related apps that I own, are iDraft, Inkling, eTextbooks, iTranslate, Convert Units, National Geographic Magazine, iBooks, Kindle, Instapaper, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and many more. iDraft is used as a notebook (for writing)*. Inkling and eTextbooks are virtual textbooks, while iTranslate translates any word you type. I convert the English Conventional system to Metric (or any other conversion) using Convert Units. Lastly, Nat. Geo. Magazine, iBooks, Kindle, Instapaper, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and many more are used for reading text. Lastly, the iPad can be used to project a presentation (for teachers and students alike) and to print a document.
I believe that the iPad is a great device, that will enhance the learning of many students. In the future tablets may even replace desktops.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Netbook for $330 vs. iPad
Acer Aspire One AOD255-1203 - $330 at Amazon
Click here to get tech specs at the B&H website
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
A students point of view.
Ryan's Report 11/30/2010
Today I:
Researched for an essay in SS and typed some notes into google docs (more on that later)
Did some ETV work
HW:
used kindle app to get my word study words (which I already Highlighted on the kindle/iPhone). Found definitions. Sent to myself for printing (more later).
Typed paragraph and used google translate for French. Sent to myself.
Today I found that google docs was a bit too underdeveloped. I could not delete files, it was having issues saving, so I just gave up. I downloaded the app PlainText, which you can look into.
Also, since AirPrint is really a bummer, I would like to ask for the app Print Magic. I could print to practically any printer at EMS. I did A LOT of research, and I think this app would be best. It is $5 for a limited time.
Ryan
Sent from Ryan's EMS iPad
Monday, October 18, 2010
Getting Started
Thursday, October 14, 2010
iPad Magic
The purpose of this blog is to share the magic our students and our teachers have created with an iPad.