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Click here to learn how LaShawn Ross and Tracy Smith are using their iPads in the MS/US Library. They describe how they've integrated the devices into their daily work routines. Tracy's Documentation: https://docs.google.com/a/riverdale.edu/document/d/1Wm0D86bnc3xG3VrGQC2cpka4pk_bxWruszCtzbAoqT4/edit

iPad music creation app. 

Great pedagogy tool to help you design enhanced learning experiences for your students with the iPad. Apps are recommended for each level of Bloom's Taxonomy along with suggested learning activities. From the article: "I have added 62 iPad apps to the wheel and put them where they could serve the pedagogy. These are not necessarily the best app for the job and many of the apps can be used in different realms but it is a good start. I hope it helps you rethink the iPad's use in Learning and Teaching… it is not about the tool nor the app … it's all about the students."

Specific link to the Padagogy Wheel: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3138780/padwheelMASTER_V110712.pdf

From Educreations: "Educreations is a recordable interactive whiteboard that captures your voice and handwriting to produce amazing video lessons that you can share online. Students and colleagues can replay your lessons in any web browser, or from within our app on their iPads. Check out the "Showcase" on our homepage or the "Featured" tab in our iPad app to view some great lessons that other teachers have created with Educreations."

Check out the tutorials (this page), then look at the other really useful information there!

From Dynamic Geometry (app developer): "Drag, manipulate and animate visual mathematical representations to develop your understanding of fundamental concepts across elementary mathematics, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and beyond. Based on the award-winning software The Geometer's Sketchpad®, the Sketchpad Explorer app allows you to interact with, and investigate, any mathematical document created in Sketchpad. With a simple, powerful, multitouch interface, Sketchpad Explorer puts mathematics comprehension literally at your fingertips."

Sketchpad Explorer tips: http://www.keycurriculum.com/resources/sketchpad-resources/sketchpad-explorer-for-ipad/sketchpad-explorer-for-ipad-tips

Could apply to lots of other apps and platforms as well, but a great specific example. Passed on to me by Leah Sills, Lower School Librarian.

From Mathination: "Mathination introduces a revolutionary new way of solving math problems on the iPad by simply touching them. Rearrange terms by dragging; simplify expressions by squeezing; and multiply them out by stretching. Enter any algebra problem from any textbook and solve it with Mathination. Just type in the problem using Mathination's specialized math keyboard." From Apple App Store: "Mathination also includes a library of sample problems covering basic algebra, polynomials, factoring, and rational expressions."

Mathination Home Page (still a work in progress apparently, but includes good overview video of the app): http://www.mathination.com/

Apps: Teacher Notes, Record of Reading, and several app each for reading/literacy and math. Teacher: Natasha Schmemann

Excellent article about 6th grade math students using iPads, along with Explain Everything and Book Creator apps, to produce "iBooks on solving One-Step Equations."

Video demos of the Motion Math apps: http://youtu.be/5UDWKpq9Xoo http://youtu.be/97t9mZQV0aE http://vimeo.com/33657502 http://vimeo.com/27732712 http://vimeo.com/15358368

Semi-independent research on the use of Motion Math in a classroom shows significant results in both math performance and self-efficacy. It's important to note that this research was partially funded by Motion Math, and it's not a peer-reviewed study. Still, though, the results are intriguing. The Wired review of the study: http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2011/12/motion-math-education-research/ The GameDesk writeup: http://www.gamedesk.org/projects/motion-math-in-class/ The GameDesk full study: http://www.gamedesk.org/reports/MM_FINAL_REPORT.pdf

From ShowMe: "ShowMe is the easiest way to create and share lessons on iPad. Create beautiful video tutorials with the tap of your finger and share with your students."

Apps: Zaner-Bloser Handwriting, Bee-Bot Other Tech: DYMO Camera Teacher: Elizabeth Kmetzo

Teacher: Catherine Crocker Click here to learn about how Cat Crocker is using two math specific iPad apps in her teaching.

CuTE Documentation 2013-2014 by Melissa Montalto & Michael Schurr Apps Used: - Dragon Dictation - Penultimate - ShowMe - TouchDocs - VoiceThread - Several Others

This is a great webinar that explains how iPads can be best used for teaching and learning. There is something helpful in here for everyone. Notes are included to highlight several especially helpful parts of the webinar.

From Ubersense: "Ubersense is the best mobile app for iPad, iPhone, and iTouch that helps athletes and coaches raise their game, using video and collaboration." Brian Carver's CuTE Documentation (including sample video from swim team practice!): https://docs.google.com/a/riverdale.edu/document/d/1jtjSyJ7WLdeNRHfxqo1ViqahngtEZfVUhSVpX_fwWFU/edit

From Apple App Store: "MathStudio is the most comprehensive math app available for iPhone and iPad. Whether you need a simple calculator to do your finances or a replacement for your TI graphing calculator, MathStudio is the most powerful and versatile calculator available on the App Store."

App recommendations for the iPad by Kathy Schrock based on the different levels of Blooms Taxonoy. Click the various skills/actions around the cogs for direct links to the apps in the iTunes App Store.