3. Why ?
Research:
Longfield Academy, Kent,
England observed:
• Improved Student
Engagement
• Decreased Teacher
Workload
• Improved Quality of
Student Work
http://www.emergingedtech.com/2012/07/study-finds-benefits-in-use-of-ipad-as-
educational-tool/
CNN “iPad a solid education tool”:
• Riverside Middle School (CA) students using HMH’s Fuse Algebra 1 app increased their
pass rate on math comprehension test by 20%
• 5th graders test scores improved 15% after playing Motion Math 20 minutes daily for 5
days when compared with a control group
• More than 600 public school districts in the US have implemented a 1:1 iPad program
http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/23/tech/innovation/ipad-solid-education-tool
4. Laying the ground rules
http://displays.tpet.co.uk/?resource=1179#/ViewResource/id1179 http://soaringthroughsecond.blogspot.fr/2012/07/acceptable-use-
policies-for-kids.html
5. For more information see my Pinterest Board:
http://pinterest.com/jeansb145/ipad-in-the-udl-classroom/
Topics include:
• Links to apps I like (developer pages)
• Links to all articles and documents referenced in this presentation
• Rubrics for evaluating apps
• Tutorials on using iPads in various configurations
• Links to teacher curated lists of apps for students of various ages and abilities
• Articles and infographics cross-referencing apps with critical thinking skills
• iPad lesson plans
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6. Crowd Pleasers: Activities that can be used with the whole class
Evernote & Evernote Peek Educreations Math Quiz Game Show
VA SOL Review
Pass the Past Master the Math
7. Hands On: Apps for Small Groups & Individuals
Book Creator Letter School Simple Mind
Multi-Player: Code Squad
Single Player: Motion Math Marble Math & Marble Math, Jr.
Operation Math
8. Apps on the iPad with Blue Cover Apps on the iPad with no cover
Study folder • Letter School
• Evernote & Peek • Pass the Past
Books Folder • Simple Mind
• Book Creator • Evernote & Peek
• Interactive Books: Morris, Meet • Educreations
Biscuit, Alice HD Math Facts Folder
History Folder • Marble Math-Multiplication
• Pass the Past Math 3-5 Folder
Education Folder • Math Quiz Game Show
• Educreations • Master the Math
Math Folder
• Operation Math
• Marble Math & MM, Jr.
• Master the Math
Multiplayer Math
• Code Squad
• Math Quiz Game Show
Productivity
• Simple Mind