iPad for ETT

This is a sample Agenda and Resources for an iPad workshop. There are some interesting links and videos.

A good article about using iPads in elementary classrooms.

This is a great article from UX Magazine. It does a great job defining interactivity and gives video examples of eBooks and eBook apps that have value.

This is a great list of tips, tricks, and tutorials for working with your iPad.

This is a great post about integrating iPads and Google Apps.

This is a great list of ways to curate content. Most of them also have apps. Diigo and PearlTrees work well on iPad. Flipboard is another great option.

How to use Good Reader to access Google Drive accounts.

"Mathtoons Media creates high level math learning tools that use wacky animation, humour and music. The Mathtoons Log App helps students learn how to change between exponential and logarithmic forms of an equation with the animated guidance of Captain Calculator and his assistant, Corporal MiniCalc."

Lately, we have been discussing using QR Codes to help manage workflow for disseminating content to be accessed on iPads. This is another great post from Richard Byrne, with an embedded Common Craft video, explaining ideas for QR Codes in the classroom.

Created by the people who made Vimeo, DIY is an open tool for kids to make their own digital portfolios and for parents to have a login to the account. Using the app and the web, kids can save all that they create. This is definitely worth exploring when thinking about extended learning environments.

This is a full-featured Augmented & Alternative Communication solution for $189.99. While this seems pricey, it is significantly less expensive than other AAC devices.

Here is a list of potential PDF annotation apps from The New iPad Owner's App Buying Guide.

A few great notes about Bloom's Taxonomy and mobile devices.

This free app turns your iOS device into an Augmented & Alternative Communication (AAC) device to give a non-verbal student a voice. 

This is an incredible app for students with special needs. It connects to the Bookshare.org database and does require a membership ID. However, students and organizations who qualify have access to a tremendous resource.  "From within Read2Go, you can browse, search, download, and read books directly from Bookshare using your Bookshare membership, as well as read DAISY books from other sources. The app gives you full control over visual choices for font size and color, background and highlighting color, and text-to-speech preferences. Read2Go features word-by-word highlighting for multi-modal reading."

AirServer is similar to Reflection for mirroring your iPad to your Mac.

DocsTeach is a great site from the National Archives. Now it is available for iPad.

eBackpack offers storage and collaboration features to individuals, classes, teachers, and schools. Now, there is an iPad module to help manage workflow and student portfolios. The pricing is quite affordable.

iPad deployment

This is a great post full of presentations and documentation about going 1:1 with either iPads or laptops.

This is a good app for early readers and includes a phonetic alphabet.