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 * __iPad Class – EDT 604 __**

//Assignment #1 Websites and Articles // 1. "How Will the iPad Change Education?"

- This article compares the benefits of iPads, tablets, to E-readers, phones, and laptops. It points out the many advantages a tablet holds in education. Some of these advantages include being eco-friendly by not using paper, receiving current information that can be easily updated, easy mobility, and serves various functions all at an affordable price.

PBS TeacherLine. (2010, January 27). How will the iPad change education? [Blog]. Retrieved from []

2. "Measuring the iPad's Potential for Education"

- This article addresses how “today's K-12 students have the world at their fingertips when it comes to technology” (McCrea, 2010, pg. 1) and how education could benefit and improve from using it as well. It points out the potential the iPad could have in the educational field throughthe device's functionalities, such as Web access, large touch screen, portability, apps, eBooks, and increased memory and storage space.

McCrea, B. (2010). Measuring the iPad’s Potential for Education. //T.H.E. Journal//. Retrieved from []

 3. “__Apple’s iPad Could Do For Governments More than the One-Laptop-Per-Child__”

-This blog discusses how the iPad could bridge the digital divide. It addresses how the iPad could bridge the digital divide between elderly people and digital natives, as well as, with disadvantaged countries and communities.

Di Maio, A. (2010, January 28). Apple’s iPad Could Do For Governments More than the One-Laptop-Per-Child. [Blog]. Retrieved from []

“Taiwan Plans to Roll out E-readers in Schools”
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- The Ministry of Education in Taiwan will be providing an E-reader to all school children in Taiwan next year. This is made possible through a $1.55 billion budget to be used over 5-years on technology in the classroom. This purpose of this budget is to strengthen schools and bridge the gap of the digital divide.

Nystedt, D. (2009, November 30). //Taiwan Plans to Roll out E-readers in Schools//. Retrieved from []

“e-readers – Seminole County Public Schools”
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- The Seminole County School District started an e-readers project to strengthen their literacy program and help bridge the digital divide. The trained faculty members consistently use technology and software during reading and writing workshops. The program became so popular Seminole County expanded it to their middle schools, too.

Seminole County Public Schools. (n.d.). //e-readers//. Retrieved from [] Seminole County Public Schools. (2005). //About e-readers Middle School//. Retrieved from []


 * 6. __"An i-Pad in Every Classroom: First Impressions of Apple's Tablet in Education"__**

- This blog addresses the highlights an iPad provides in education. Such highlights include the price, the iPad Keyboard Dock, the iWork Suite, and the eBook reader. It also points out the disadvantages of it not having a camera or the ability to multitask. This blog also has a lot of good discussion to follow.

Kcroy. (2010, January 28). An i-Pad in Every Classroom: First Impressions of Apple’s Tablet in Education. [Blog]. Retrieved from []


 * 7. __“An i-Pad in Every Classroom: Teacher Tested, Student Approved!”__**

- This blog is written from a teacher’s viewpoint after using the i-Pad with their seventh grade English class for two weeks. This teacher points out many positives of the i-Pad. Some of these positives are the speed, lightweight, excellent viewing screen, long battery life, and great eReader and for podcasting. Some of the negatives are difficulty typing on it and inability to create content as well as notebooks. It also addresses uses in the classroom and points out how much the students loved using it! Kcroy. (2010, April 15). An i-Pad in Every Classroom: Teacher Tested, Student Approved! [Blog]. Retrieved from []

//Assignment #2 Applications // //- ////__10 educational apps: __// //1. ////__Telling Time HD ($2.99) __////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;"> – A fun way to tell time! Includes a free-play area that allows you to move clock hands and hear the time and challenge activities, which include setting the clock, showing elapsed time, and analog and digital clocks. You also win prizes as you play ////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal;">. ////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;"> I would use this app. as a tool for review/practice of telling time. // <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39.75pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 39.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">//<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">2. ////__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">MathBoard Addition (Free) __////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;"> – MathBoard Addition features random problem generation (up to 250 questions per quiz), number ranges from ////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">-1000 to 1000, timed/untimed quizzes, and the ability to save quizzes, review wrong answers or even generate a quiz from previous wrong answers ////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal;">. ////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;"> The full version of MathBoard ($3.99) includes addition, subtraction, multiplicationk, division, squares, cubes, and square roots. I would use this app. as a motivational tool for students who need fact practice. // <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39.75pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 39.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">//<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">3. ////__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">Google Earth (Free) __////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;"> – Explore high-resolution imagery of the earth. I would use this app. to explore different cities, countries, continents, oceans, and land masses with students. // <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39.75pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 39.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">//<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">4. ////__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">WeatherBug Elite for iPad (Free) __////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;"> – Receive the latest weather information including current weather conditions in a chosen location, extended forecast, severe weather alerts, animated Doppler radar, and live weather camera images. I would use this app. in math class to assist my students with graphing daily weather at home and different areas throughout the world. // <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39.75pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 39.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">//<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">5. ////__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">Pandora Radio (Free) __////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;"> – Create and listen to your own free personalized radio. I would use this app. for students who use music of their choice for calming strategies, during independent work time or during free choice time. // <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39.75pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 39.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">//<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">6. ////__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">Itsy Bitsy Spider HD – by Duck Duck Moose ($1.99) __////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;"> – This app. is based on the popular children’s song. It comes alive as it pans to different scenes when you touch the spider and a fly teaches you about nature and the environment. I would use this app. with my early elementary students. I use to sing the song and read the book to them but now I can add much more excitement to engage my students. Duck Duck Moose also features an app. for Wheels on the Bus, Old MacDonald, and Baa Baa Black Sheep. // <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39.75pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 39.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">//<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">7. ////__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">Fish School HD – by Duck Duck Moose ($1.99) __////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;"> – This app. is appropriate for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary aged children. It includes the educational activities of letters, numbers, shapes, ABC song, colors, differences, matching and playtime. // <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39.75pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 39.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">//<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">8. ////__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">VideoScience (Free) __////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;"> – Excellent way to spice up science class! These 2-3 minute videos demonstrate simple, low cost science experiments. I would use this app. to introduce science experiments and then have the students recreate the experiments in class. // <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39.75pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 39.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">//<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">9. ////__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">Compass for iPad (Free) __////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;"> – I would use this app. as a more exciting way to teach upper elementary students how to use a compass and work with latitude and longitude. // <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39.75pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 39.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">//<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">10. ////__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">iLiveMath Oceans ($2.99) __////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;"> – Includes over 30 types of sea creatures, educational links, and educational videos with over 100,000 randomly generated addition, subtraction, and fraction math word problem questions. After a specified number of correctly answered questions, students get to watch fun educational videos. I would use this app. as a more exciting and engaging way for students to learn how to work through math word problems. // <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 21.75pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 21.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">//<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal;">- ////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal;">5 Personal Apps // <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39.75pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 39.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">//<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">1. ////__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">Web MD (Free) __////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;"> – I use this app. to find medical information regarding injuries, illnesses or first aid for my family. // <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39.75pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 39.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">//<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">2. ////__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">textPlus (Free) __////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;"> – I do not currently have texting on my cellphone. This app. allows me to send and receive texts free of charge. // <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39.75pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 39.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">//<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">3. ////__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">Real Solitaire Free for iPad __////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;"> (Free) – I use this app. to play solitaire when I need a little “play” time or while I’m waiting for something to load on the computer. // <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39.75pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 39.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">//<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">4. ////__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">Waze – Social GPS navigation, traffic & road reports (Free) __////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;"> – I do not own a GPS system for our vehicles so I will use this app. to receive directions, updated traffic reports, road mapskk, and personalized alternative routes. // <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39.75pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 39.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">//<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">5. ////__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">ABC Player (Free) __////<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;"> – I use this app. to catch up on all my favorite ABC T.V. shows such as The Bachelorette, Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice. //

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 15.5pt;">Assignment #3 Present an Application <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-style: normal;">Telling Time HD ($2.99) - A fun way to tell time! Includes a free-play area that allows you to move clock hands and hear the time and challenge activities, which include setting the clock, showing elapsed time, and analog and digital clocks. You also win prizes as you play. I would use this app. as a tool for review/practice of telling time.

Assignment #4 Audiobooks / E-Books

// Kipling, R. (2004). // **// A //** **// Collection of Rudyard Kipling's Just So //** **// Stories //****// - //**//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">How the Camel Got His Hump // <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">. Retrieved from [] <span style="color: #463c3c; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Steele, K. (2005). //Forever Fifteen//. Retrieved from iTunes

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 15pt;">Assignment #5 Vidcast

Marcos, E. (2010, May 13). //Mathtrain.TV: Episode 68, Finding Area//. Retrieved from []. I will be using this video podcast to make learning area of a shape more exciting for my 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. I teach students in special education and they often require review and repetition of skills taught. They often become bored of hearing me reteach the same topics over and over again, so this video podcast will be a way they can learn about area in a more engaging manner. Note: Assignment #6 follows assignment #7

Assignment #7 Class Reflection Assignment #6A Using iPads in Education Teacher Tube Video (Assignment #6B - See the video page in my wiki) media type="custom" key="6714343" width="90" height="90" align="left"
 * <span style="background: white; color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> What impact do you expect to see as a result of using this technology in the classroom?
 * <span style="background: white; color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"> In using the iPad in the classroom, I expect to see student engagement and interest increase substantially. I believe students will be motivated to learn because it will seem more like a game than “learning” to them.
 * <span style="background: white; color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> How do you plan to continue to use your iPad in your personal life? Professional life?
 * <span style="background: white; color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"> In my personal life, I plan to use my iPad with my 3-year old and 5-year old to teach letters, numbers, colors, reading and math. They are very intrigued with it and are constantly begging to do more. I also plan to use it for weather, recipes, as a GPS and I’m sure much more as I have more time to explore.
 * <span style="background: white; color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"> In my professional life, I plan to use it to help engage students in learning. I plan to use eBooks and audiobooks with my students both individually and in small groups. I also plan to use it for reteaching and review of materials with students.
 * <span style="background: white; color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> What have you learned from others' sharing that you would like to try or explore more of?
 * <span style="background: white; color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"> I am new to Animoto, Movie Maker and Photostory. I saw some wonderful presentations from colleagues that have intrigued me to start using these programs. I would like to provide opportunities throughout the school year for students to use these programs as well. I also took down the names of several apps that colleagues presented that I am anxious to download and use.
 * <span style="background: white; color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> Describe the presentation you gave today and the application you shared / demonstrated.
 * <span style="background: white; color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"> In my presentation today, I discussed the eReader program from Seminole County Public Schools, where they are using eReaders during their reading and writing workshops. I shared the Telling Time application. This app can be used to show time on a clock, set times, match time on analog and digital clocks, and solve elapsed time problems. I also presented my vidcast on finding area from Mathtrain.TV. Lastly, I shared the video I created in Photostory. Making the video was an excellent learning experience for myself because it was the first time I created my own video.