Schools are finally catching on to the amazing opportunity that tablets bring to engage students to promote learning and skill building. With the expansive efforts to bring iPads to the classroom, students are tapping in to the opportunity to learn using the most natural and easy to use platform for delivering learning. Teachers are also discovering new tools to use in curriculum design and lesson planning to engage students while meeting Common Core State Standards (CCSS). From learning “games” to gesture-based exercises to content delivery, students are learning from the most easy-to-use device available on the market today.
65. What Common Core Expects
What Games Deliver
Close reading to determine what text says and make
logical inferences.
In most games, players can‘t progress without this.
Determination of central ideas.
Required to understand the game‘s big picture because few
are based on common knowledge.
Analysis of how and why individuals, events, ideas
develop and interact.
This is how players determine game mechanics.
Interpretation of words and phrases.
Many words are game-specific (domain- specific). Players
figure out meaning while playing (in context).
Assessment of point of view and purpose to shape
content and style.
This is how players determine good guys from bad.
Integration and evaluation of content.
Games include clues players must decode to advance.
Delineation and evaluation of specific claims, as well as
relevance and sufficiency of evidence.
Players must use their brains to solve problems. That‘s fun.
Proficient comprehension of complex texts.
Games like Minecraft are complex. That's part of their
appeal. Rarely does a player give up.
66. What Math Standard Expects
What Games Deliver
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Students work to understand and solve problems within
game constructs..
Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
To play effectively requires student understand what is
occurring and visualize solutions.
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of
others.
The game‘s nature requires students interact with others to
discern who can assist in achieving goals.
Model.
Game models a reality students likely will never experience,
but wish they could.
Use appropriate tools strategically.
As with real life, players must determine what tools are
available (both physical and psychological) and how to use
them to achieve goals.
Look for and make use of structure.
Life in the game works better with a plan.
81. Star Chart
Point your device at
the sky to learn
about the stars and
planets
you‘re looking at
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Communication Tools
Classroom Behavior Management
In conclusion
All-in-one Learning
Assessments & Quizzes
Curriculum Design
Common Core Standards
Personalized Learning
Learn to Read
Serious Games
Student Makers
Augmented Reality
87. Additional Sources
No Child Left Untableted
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/15/magazine/no-child-left-untableted.html
The Future of Online Learning: The Age of Mobile-First Education
http://gettingsmart.com/2014/02/future-online-learning-age-mobile-first-education/
50 Reasons It‘s Time For Smartphones In Every Classroom by Terry Heick
http://www.teachthought.com/technology/50-reasons-smartphones-belong-classroom/
How To Save Time Teaching With Technology
http://www.teachthought.com/technology/46-tips-save-time-teaching-technology/
15 Literacy Apps To Create Books On The iPad
http://www.teachthought.com/apps-2/15-literacy-apps-to-create-books-on-the-ipad/
25 Of The Best iPad Apps To Promote Creativity In Students
http://www.teachthought.com/technology/25-best-ipad-apps-promote-creativity-students/
6 Helpful Tips For The 1 iPad Classroom
http://www.teachthought.com/ipad-2/6-essential-tips-for-the-1-ipad-classroom/
Blackboard and Pearson Collaborate in Effort to Better Support K-12 Schools
http://www.pearsoned.com/blackboard-and-pearson-collaborate-in-effort-to-better-support-k-12-schools/#.Uwq6Kf2u7d4
Apps to Improve Home-School Communication
http://admin.teachhub.com/apps-improve-home-school-communication
High-Profile Amplify Tablet Initiative Delayed Until Next School Year
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/DigitalEducation/2014/01/amplify_tablet_initiative_in_n.html
Student Tablet Hardware Melts, District Suspends $30 Million Amplify Program On Safety Concerns
http://techcrunch.com/2013/10/06/student-tablet-hardware-melts-districts-suspends-30-million-amplify-program-on-safety-concerns/
LAUSD halts home use of iPads for students after devices hacked
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-lausd-ipad-hack-20130925,0,6974454.story#ixzz2uD8dRirB
Welcome to “No Child Left Untableted”. This presentation is about the use of mobile technology in the classroom with a specific focus on K through 12 education.So, if you’re a teacher looking to bring mobile into the classroom or if you’re a parent looking for great educational apps to play with your child, this presentation is for you.
Great excitement in education technologyEd tech startups We’re seeing Investment money coming in to help fund these startupsFree access to educational content (MOOCs, Khan Academy, etc.)Great companies are exploring mobile or going deeper into mobile (Pearson, McGraw Hill, etc.)Obama Announces Nearly $3 Billion in Education Technology CommitmentsThere is a wide gap in the tech resources available in schools.It’s important to listen to the teachers’ needs in order for success.Source:Obama Announces Nearly $3 Billion in Education Technology Commitmentshttp://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2014/02/04/obama-to-announce-nearly-3-billion-in-education-technology-commitments
“It’s not that teachers need to learn more about technology, it’s that technology needs to learn more about teachers.”- Larry Berger, Amplify TeamPrinciples of human-centric design
Amplify.tablet(for Android)All-in-one solution for K-12 EducationAmplify has developed the most innovative and comprehensive tablet-based solution available for K–12 education. With the Amplify Tablet System, it’s easy and affordable for districts to start or scale a 1:1 initiative.Teacher serves up the content for the class to view on their tabletsSource:Amplify.tablethttp://www.amplify.com/tablet
Amplify.tabletQuick poll questions during classroom instructionSource:Amplify.tablethttp://www.amplify.com/tablet
When we’re looking to solve the challenges in education, we need to address our teachers concerns.Let’s help our teachers help our childrenCommon concerns:Wide gap in access to technology – computer labs, laptop carts, iPad carts, one laptop/iPad per class vs laptop or iPad for each childTime spent on administrative duties or maintenance – a lot of maintenance on tech.How to integrate teaching goals, common core standards into the curriculum and into technology
“Kids know how to use their smartphonesBETTER than their laptops.”
“I don’t have time. I’m too busy teaching to the test.”
“My school has new iPads but we don’t know what to do with them.”Sources:Getting Smart:There’s a Maker Faire in That iPad! 10 Ways to Create Student Makers With Appshttp://gettingsmart.com/2014/02/theres-maker-fair-pad-10-ways-create-student-makers-apps/
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Communication Tools
Edmodo(iPhone/iPad, Android)Edmodo makes a teacher’s daily life easier by providing a safe and easy way for teachers and students to engage and collaborate for free, anytime, anywhere.Use Edmodo for: • Secure classroom discussions • Posting assignments • Gradebook tracking • File sharing and uploading Key Features: • Classroom activity feed • Student progress tracker • Educational resource library • Professional learning networksSources:https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/edmodo/id378352300?mt=8https://www.edmodo.com
Bonfyre App – Free Private Photo Sharing App, Group Chat & Text, Event Planning and Picture Messaging App(iPhone, Android)Bonfyre is an experience network that helps you share private photos and group chat around what you’re doing and who you’re doing it with. No noisy news feeds, not your entire social network like other sharing apps and websites; just simple picture messaging that supports how you live your real life.Sources:Bonfyre Apphttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bonfyre/id463042005?ls=1&mt=8https://www.bonfyreapp.com
Class Messenger by Learn Anything (powered by Scholastic)(iPhone, Android)class Messenger is a private 2 way message service that keeps Teachers, Parents and Students in sync.Sources:Class Messengerhttps://itunes.apple.com/app/wdwdt/id599996338https://www.classmessenger.com
Classroom behavior management
ClassDojo – behavior management softwareHelps teachers improve studentbehavior in the classroom with positive reinforcement of good behaviorClassDojo helps teachers improve behavior in their classrooms quickly and easily. It captures and generates data on behavior that teachers can share with parents and administrators.Sources:ClassDojohttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/classdojo/id552602056?mt=8http://www.classdojo.com
Quizlet for TeachersBy Quizlet, LLC (iPhone/iPad, Android)Engage your students with Quizlet's free, powerful study tools. More classroom tools available on the website.Sources:Quizlet for Teachershttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quizlet/id546473125?mt=8http://quizlet.com/teachers
Assessments & Quizzes
New responsive design for Curriculum Framer, by Authentic Education and Grant Wiggins, co-author of Understanding by Design®.Curriculum Framer is an online tool for teachers and curriculum designers to design their curriculum using the Understanding by Design approach.Source:http://www.authenticeducation.org
New responsive design for Curriculum Framer, by Authentic Education and Grant Wiggins, co-author of Understanding by Design®.Curriculum Framer is an online tool for teachers and curriculum designers to design their curriculum using the Understanding by Design approach.Source:http://www.authenticeducation.org
Common Core Standards
Common Core State Standards InitiativePreparing America’s Students for College and Career Readiness
Common Core Standards by MasteryConnect (iPhone/iPad)View the Common Core State Standards in one convenient FREE app! A great reference for students, parents, and teachers to easily read and understand the core standards. Quickly find standards by subject, grade, and subject category (domain/cluster). This app includes Math standards K-12 and Language Arts standards K-12. Math standards include both traditional and integrated pathways (as outlined in Appendix A of the common core) and synthesizes Language Arts standards with the Corresponding College and Career Readiness Standards (CCR's).Download the most popular app for the Common Core, get the free app for student assessment,scan bubble sheets from your iPad, and start pinning standards-aligned resources.Resource pinsWidgets for websitesSources:Common Core Standardshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/common-core-standards/id439424555?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4https://www.masteryconnect.com
iToochElementary School | Math, Language Arts and Science worksheets for 3rd, 4th and 5th gradeBy eduPad (for iOS, Windows) (Android coming soon)“The iTooch Elementary School app lets you download whole classes of fun practice tailored to the Common Core Standards. You can build a library of questions for any given elementary class with a fun, high-quality interface. Students can compete to reach leader boards for success and share achievements with friends.”With more than 18,000 exercises, iTooch Elementary is a new and fun way of practicing and learning Math, Language Arts and Science for 3rd, 4th or 5th Graders.It is, by far, the largest collection of educational activities based on the US National Common Core Standards on the App Store. Used by 2,000,000 students, iTooch apps are a full learning solution which helps parents, teachers and students to identify and address their learning needs in a fun and motivating way.‣ Apple Game Center integration with more than 35 unique achievements to unlock. ‣ An embedded calculator to make complex calculations ‣ A virtual blackboard that enables players to draw drafts and figures ‣ A lesson summary attached to each chapter ‣ In-app feedback to send suggestion to the author of the content straight into the appSources:iToochElementary School | Math, Language Arts and Science worksheets for 3rd, 4th and 5th gradehttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/itooch-elementary-school-math/id484570190?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4http://www.edupad.com/itooch/elementary-school-app/http://www.teachhub.com/friday-five-5-fantastic-apps-common-core
Sources:iToochElementary School | Math, Language Arts and Science worksheets for 3rd, 4th and 5th gradehttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/itooch-elementary-school-math/id484570190?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Sources:iToochElementary School | Math, Language Arts and Science worksheets for 3rd, 4th and 5th gradehttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/itooch-elementary-school-math/id484570190?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Math !!!– Math for Grades 4 through 8By MathPentagon (iOS, Android)Various apps for different grade levels and are Common Core aligned.Sources:Math !!!– Math for Grades 4 through 8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-!!!/id467548534?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4Math !!! Pro – Math for High schoolhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-pro!!!/id537249122?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4http://www.teachhub.com/friday-five-5-fantastic-apps-common-corehttp://www.mathpentagon.com
Graphing Calculator by Desmos(iOS, Android)Explore math with Desmos! Graph functions, create function tables, explore transformations, plot points, animate your graphs, and more – for free!Sources:Graphing Calculator https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/desmos-graphing-calculator/id653517540https://www.desmos.com
Personalized Learning
Just for meImage Credit: Getty Images
MARI – The Human Application – Your Personal Competency Platform, for K – 12, Higher Learning, Professional DevelopmentBy CarneyLabs(Android)Source:http://www.carneylabs.com
Learning Apps are suggested to close personal competency gaps identified on the MeMAPSource:http://www.carneylabs.com
DreamBox Math – PreK - 5Intelligent Adaptive Learning™ technology, the DreamBox Math app offers a deeply personalized learning experience that differentiates content, pace, and sequence for the highest levels of student achievement. A rigorous math curriculum and engaging, game-like environment offers an unparalleled, student-driven math learning experience.Sources:DreamBox Mathhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dreambox-math/id675354945?mt=8http://www.dreambox.com/ipad
Learn with Homer -- A captivating, comprehensive beginning reading resourceConcrete phonics learning alongside books, songs, storytelling, and art.Source:Learn with Homerhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/learn-with-homer/id601437586?mt=8http://www.graphite.org/app/learn-with-homer
Source:Learn with Homerhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/learn-with-homer/id601437586?mt=8
Source:Learn with Homerhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/learn-with-homer/id601437586?mt=8
Source:Learn with Homerhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/learn-with-homer/id601437586?mt=8
Serious Games
“Serious Games are not chocolate-covered broccoli.” - Matthew Farber, Social Studies TeacherThe idea is that when a student masters the game, skills and knowledge are also mastered. Games that blur the line between fun and education can all too frequently fall into the trap of becoming "edutainment," thinly disguised educational software or "chocolate-covered broccoli.” A coating of sweet does not make the learning suddenly fun. While no one expects a learning game to be on par with a blockbuster AAA title, like Battlefield 4, there should be no excuse for poor design. When reviewing Serious Game titles, look for ones that involve game mechanics common in entertainment games, like decision making, problem solving and role playing.An engaging way to alleviate chocolate-covered broccoli concerns is to bring the class into the mix by asking students to playtest. After all, Serious Games are not replacements for the teacher. The teacher should facilitate the game-based activity and then lead a class discussion on both the content and the overall experience. Just because it's serious doesn't mean that it shouldn't be fun!Source:Why Serious Games Are Not Chocolate-Covered Broccolihttp://www.edutopia.org/blog/serious-games-not-chocolate-broccoli-matthew-farber
Dumb Ways to Die — PSA for platform safety by Metro Trains, Melbourne AustraliaBy Metro Trains Melbourne Pty Ltd (iPhone/iPad, Android)Enjoy 15 hilarious mini-games as you attempt to collect all the charmingly dumb characters for your train station, achieve high scores and unlock the famous music video that started it all. From piranhas and platforms to snakes and level crossings — tap, swipe, and flick to safely escape a wide range of DUMB WAYS TO DIE™.Sources:https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dumb-ways-to-die/id639930688?mt=8http://dumbwaystodie.com
21%reduction in accidents & deaths around the train platforms28 Lion awards at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity5 Grand Prix awardsSources: Viral ‘Dumb Ways to Die’ video picks up record number of advertising awardshttp://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/viral-dumb-ways-die-video-picks-record-number-advertising-awards-article-1.1382030Games for Change -Dumb Ways to Diehttp://www.gamesforchange.org/play/dumb-ways-to-die/YouTube -Dumb Ways to Diehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJNR2EpS0jw
Nightmare: Malaria drops you into the bloodstream of a young girl infected with malaria. (iPhone/iPad, Android)By Psyop Games18 levels of fever-dream visuals through two worlds: Blood and BrainThe difference here is its message: malaria is dangerous and kills, especially in developing nations. Actress Susan Sarandon voices the beginning cut scene, and the action takes place within a sick young girl's blood vessels and brain. The mission is to save teddy bears while avoiding mosquitoes. It's dark and chilling, yet still engaging to play -- no easy feat! When you die, a message about malaria pops up, along with a plea for donating mosquito nets.Source:https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nightmare-malaria/id741194411?mt=8http://nightmare.againstmalaria.comWhy Serious Games Are Not Chocolate-Covered Broccolihttp://www.edutopia.org/blog/serious-games-not-chocolate-broccoli-matthew-farber
The RunnersWhy does out track team run so fastAnd jump with zest and zeal?We owe it all to our great couchAnd our wonderful practice field.from Falling Up by Shel Silverstein
Combine your run with an epic story and game.Collect supplies on runs to build up your baseJoin 500,000+ runners in the best fitness game ever!Sources:Zombies, Run! https://www.zombiesrungame.com
MINECRAFTSource: Minecraft in the Classroom Teaches Reading and Morehttp://www.teachhub.com/minecraft-classroom-teaches-reading-writing-problem-solvingMinecraftEdu.com - Bringing Minecraft in the Classroomhttp://minecraftedu.com/page/
Minecraft in the Classroom Addresses ReadingGame-playing develops reading skills. Games skip the grammar and punctuation that lots of students struggle with and concentrate on comprehension. The real reason we read is to learn, experience new adventures, and find out what's over the next horizon. The only reason few teachers use game-playing for reading comprehension is they haven't yet thought of it.Source: Minecraft in the Classroom Teaches Reading and Morehttp://www.teachhub.com/minecraft-classroom-teaches-reading-writing-problem-solving
Minecraft in the Classroom Addresses Problem Solving Because Minecraft is not story-based, everything that happens requires a decision on the player's part. How well-thought out those decisions are affects what happens next. This is great motivation for critical thinking and problem solving. Of all Minecraft's educational strengths, this may be the greatest. Players start with nothing and must build their way to security, safety, food, shelter, companionship. What a primer in problem solving!Source: Minecraft in the Classroom Teaches Reading and Morehttp://www.teachhub.com/minecraft-classroom-teaches-reading-writing-problem-solving
Student Makers
What will your verse be? -- Apple Borrows From Dead Poets Society in Evocative Ad for the iPad Air 'The Maker Movement is really starting to sweep the country. Sources:Getting Smart:There’s a Maker Faire in That iPad! 10 Ways to Create Student Makers With Appshttp://gettingsmart.com/2014/02/theres-maker-fair-pad-10-ways-create-student-makers-apps/AdWeek: Ad of the Day: Apple Borrows From Dead Poets Society in Evocative Ad for the iPad Air 'What will your verse be?'By Tim Nuddhttp://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/ad-day-apple-borrows-dead-poets-society-evocative-ad-ipad-air-154937
My Story – Book maker for kidsBy HiDef Web Solutions (iPad)My Story is an internal innovation born from a desire to help children express themselves and gain confidence in literacy.Source:My Story – Book maker for kidshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-story-book-maker-for-kids/id449232368?mt=8http://causelabs.co
My Story – Book maker for kidsMy Story is an internal innovation born from a desire to help children express themselves and gain confidence in literacy.Source:My Story – Book maker for kidshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-story-book-maker-for-kids/id449232368?mt=8http://causelabs.co
My Story – Book maker for kidsMy Story is an internal innovation born from a desire to help children express themselves and gain confidence in literacy.Source:My Story – Book maker for kidshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-story-book-maker-for-kids/id449232368?mt=8http://causelabs.co
Hopscotch - Coding for kids, a visual programming language2013 Parents' Choice Gold Award winner 2014 Children's Technology Review: Best Educational TechnologyFeatured by Apple in Education and Best for 9 -12Source:Hopscotch - Coding for kids, a visual programming languagehttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hopscotch-coding-for-kids/id617098629?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4https://www.gethopscotch.com
Source:Hopscotch - Coding for kids, a visual programming languagehttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hopscotch-coding-for-kids/id617098629?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Source:Hopscotch - Coding for kids, a visual programming languagehttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hopscotch-coding-for-kids/id617098629?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Source:Hopscotch - Coding for kids, a visual programming languagehttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hopscotch-coding-for-kids/id617098629?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
DIY – Get skills. Be awesome.Share what you make and do, meet others that care about what you’re into, comment on your friends’ stuff, and get patches for the skills you earn. DIY has more than 80 skills to get including Hardware Hacker, Backyard Farmer, Gamer, Fashion Designer and Skater. You can do anything, become anyone. DIY is the most awesome place to find out how.Source:DIY – Get skills. Be awesome.https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/diy-get-skills.-be-awesome./id519308960?mt=8
Source:DIY – Get skills. Be awesome.https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/diy-get-skills.-be-awesome./id519308960?mt=8
At the 2012 White House Science Fair, Joey wowed the President by using a homemade cannon to send a marshmallow flying across the State Dining Room. Joey then handed the President a business card reading, “Don’t be bored, make something.” The saying became a rallying cry for the President’s efforts to grow a generation of students who are “makers of things, not just consumers of things.” Joey later became the youngest intern at Intel.The White House announced they would host their first Maker Faire this spring (follow the hashtag, #IMadeThis)Sources:Announcing the First White House Maker Fairehttp://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2014/02/03/announcing-first-white-house-maker-faireGetting Smart:There’s a Maker Faire in That iPad! 10 Ways to Create Student Makers With Appshttp://gettingsmart.com/2014/02/theres-maker-fair-pad-10-ways-create-student-makers-apps/
Augmented Reality
More than meets the eye
Star Chart – Augmented Reality AppPoint your device at the sky to learn about the stars and planets you’re looking atBy Feel Great Publishing Limited (iPhone/iPad, Android)You can now have a virtual star chart in your pocket. Look through the eyes of your iPhone or iPad* to see a high-tech window into the whole visible universe. All you have to do is point your AR enabled device* at the sky and Star Chart will tell you exactly what you are looking at. Using state of the art GPS technology, an accurate 3D simulation of the visible universe, and a great deal of technical wizardry, Star Chart calculates – in real time - the current location of every star, planet and moon visible from Earth and shows you precisely where they are; even in broad daylight!Sources:Star Chart – Augmented Reality Apphttps://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/star-chart/id345542655?mt=8http://www.escapistgames.com/apps.html
