iPad Oddities (Quirks, Challenges & Successes in Using iPads in Class)

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Derek Keenan! Rocky View Schools @mrdkeenan [email protected] mrkeenan.ca iPad Oddities (Quirks, Challenges & Successes in Using iPads in Class) This session will take three parts: First, My dream setup for using iPads in the Classroom (Successes); Second, Strategies for overcoming the hurdles (Challenges); Third, New and exciting uses for iPads from researchers, developers and other teachers! A fast-paced, fun session!

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What does this ad conjure up for educators?

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My Journey Using iOS and iPads • 2009 technology innovation fund grant for class set of iPod touches for High School English • 2010 a second grant for class set of iPads • 2011 third grant for virtual worlds (see my other presentation!)! • 2012 moved to Elementary

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My Classroom • Walked into the former library in fall 2012 with no white boards, no tech, no bulletin board. • My principal asked me what I needed… • First steps

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What do iPads offer?

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iPad Oddities in Three Parts 1. My dream setup for using one or many iPad(s) in the classroom 2. Challenges and strategies to overcome them 3. Some innovative ideas and uses for these tools in the classroom.

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The Ingredients… • An Apple TV • An iPad • A Projector • VGA to HDMI Adaptor (if necessary) • Airport Express

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Multiple iPads in the Classroom • A class set is a wonderful idea, and can be amazing for students • Think about storage systems and costs:

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Challenges • Funding • Look for grants, fundraising dollars or sponsors

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Challenges • Network • Keep a ‘separate’ network for iPads or turn off Wiﬁ

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Challenges • Sharing iPads • Before moving to class sets, put a few in each room http://www.learningandleading-digital.com/ learning_leading/20111201?pg=24#pg24

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Challenges • Apps and Purchasing • Volume Purchasing Program (ofﬁcial purchasing program) • iTunes (can at times make process simpler)

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Challenges • Student Distraction • Talk about digital citizenship • Have a plan in place • Processes are key • No gaming on school iPads

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Geddit Student response system

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Three Ring Collect Evidence of Learning

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Google Apps Groupwork goes live anywhere, anytime

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Apps and Resources Sites for Apps and resources: https://www.appolearning.com http://appadvice.com/apps/new/education/free/all/1 http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/ tablets/70-best-free-ipad- apps-2013-692418#articleContent