iPad for Education

"The apps recognized as Best Apps for Teaching & Learning are of exceptional value to inquiry-based teaching and learning as embodied in the AASL's Standards for the 21st-Century Learner. The apps foster the qualities of innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration and are user friendly to encourage a community of learners to explore and discover. "

"In this excellent 3 part article series, Principal David Mahaley shares lessons learned from the 1:1 iPad program that he has overseen in his role as Principle of The Franklin Academy. David has written several excellent articles for EmergingEdTech, and is the author of the eBook Teaching and Sharing with the iPad: Instructor Quick Guide. I am delighted to publish this series of posts in which he shares the perspective of the Administrator, the Teacher, and the Student, after nearly 3 years of experience with integrating the iPad into the Academy's curricula. "

"Arguably, the iPad can be a great classroom tool. However, lately there have been concerns about Apple's tablet and its current role in the classroom. For instance, many have suggested that some of our schools are making the iPad the center of classrooms instead of remembering that students must be at the center of the classroom. Inevitably, this raises questions about the future of the iPad in the classroom. Does the iPad foster or hinder creativity? Is it a comprehensive tool or just a mere distraction? Do we use the iPad just because it makes our classroom look cool? Are we missing the forest for the trees here?"

"The iPad is a great tool for a classroom. It will soon be the case that any educator will feel as though the iPad is entirely necessary. One of the reasons for this is because it is a tool that quashes inequality in the classroom. Children with disabilities have been able to use iPads and work at the same speed as the other children. Another reason for the popularity of this machine is because it makes the educator's job easier. They can teach better than ever before, but only if they know how to use it properly. Here are some iPad tips:"

For a global view of the landscape - at least for iOS devices - start with this Google Docs spreadsheet curated by Scott McLeod. Updated regularly, the document breaks down the major online sources of reviews and of the apps themselves, with a few comments to help you browse.

"A solid digital workflow system addresses many questions."

Sketch Nation- iPad app which lets users design and play simple games by drawing the character and backgrounds. https://t.co/oDWyDSWD04

Sketch Nation- iPad app which lets users design and play simple games by drawing the character and backgrounds. https://t.co/oDWyDSWD04

Seven Free Science Apps for Your Students' iPads http://t.co/y3aAYdfOi7

Seven Free Science Apps for Your Students' iPads http://t.co/y3aAYdfOi7

Free Map Puzzles for Android Tablets http://t.co/wEffazEHP6

Free Map Puzzles for Android Tablets http://t.co/wEffazEHP6

iPad resources that can support STEM

iPad resources that can support STEM