The document provides guidance on using an iPad to present in the classroom by mirroring the iPad display or using apps like Doceri or Splashtop. It discusses example classroom projects using iPad apps like iMovie and considerations for selecting apps. The document also demonstrates creating a movie trailer in iMovie and encourages participants to try applying an iPad app to one of their lessons.

1. App_specially
for U!
Dianne Pappafotopoulos
K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist
Dover – Sherborn Public Schools
pappafotopoulosd@doversherborn.org

2. So how do I use the iPad to
present in my classroom?
Mirror your iPad or still be anywhere in the
room and use your iPad to display what is on
your desktop.
To mirror your iPad:
2 ways: use an online web program like
Reflector (12.99) or Apple TV ($100+HDMI
cable ranges in price with average $45).

3. Considerations
Reflector: may need to troubleshoot video
issues on some machines to control speed.
To display what is on your desktop:
Doceri or Splashtop (download and install on
PC/MAC, download app on iPad and then
connect over WIFI)

4. Why am I here?
To help find the best resources
to deliver quality education to
students that applies to
curriculum needs.

5. Why iPads? Why Apps?
Why Me?
The device doesn’t matter…….
What does matter….
• makes your job easier; more efficient
• engages your students; enhances learning
• addresses each student as an individual who
can now take ownership of their learning

6. Using the iPad and apps to
enhance learning
Students:
• research information through online sources, access
library databases / resources and take notes. (Evernote)
• collaborate and discuss information gathered. (Edmodo)
• create student polls. (Socrative)
• brainstorm ideas, organize thoughts, create an outline,
storyboard or script to prepare information gathered.
(Popplet, Inspiration Maps)
• present information for assessment. (iMovie, VoiceThread,
Animoto, ExplainEverything, Keynote)
 save and/or share work: (Dropbox)

7. Basic Apps for Classroom Use
• Evernote (note taking and gathering info, student
portfolios)
• Edmodo (class discussions, social networking in safe
environment)
• Socrative (conducting polls, quizzes, student responses)
• Inspiration Maps (creating maps and webs of ideas)
• iMovie, VoiceThread, Animoto, ExplainEverything,
Keynote (presentation tools)
• Dropbox (saving images, videos, files)

8. Colony Project Example
Students create a commercial to persuade colonists to live in
their colony and highlight how they had a lifestyle that was
self-sufficient.
•iMovie example
•STEPS to start the project and get to the final result
(see handouts and corresponding apps)
Youtube video screencasts for additional information on how
to use the iMovie app :
iMovie Tutorial for New Project
iMovie Tutorial for Trailers

9. Let's Try a Trailer!
Workshop exercise:
Using the iMovie trailer and one of the
existing templates, create a simple movie! (See
handout for steps)

10. Follow up Exercise
iPad Exercise: Take one app that you think
may be useful in your curriculum and apply it
to one of your lessons over the next few
weeks.
Next training: Showcase your experience with
technology integration using the iPad in your
classroom.