Learning to Integrate Technology Tools into the Learning Environment

Required:

(1) Complete face2face Workshop for iPads in the Classroom on (a) iPad as an eReader and (b) iPad IOS.

(2) Schedule a face2face for hands on training, signing contract, and distribution of device.

(3) Register an iTunes account under your own username (for Teacher iPads Only).

(4) The iTunes account for Arp ISD is NOT to be used to purchase Apps by individual teachers. It can only be used to download FREE Apps. If you wish to purchase an App, it will need to be on your OWN iTunes account OR pre-approved by the Technology Director. The Budget this year for Apps is $0.00. Next year we will let you know the new Budget and how to gain access to Apps.

(5) Adjust Settings for iPads:

MOVIE:

Review: Turn on Speak Selection under General, Accessibility, Speak Selection Turn on and turn on Highlight.

DEMONSTRATION VIDEO: Speak Feature: This works with PDF, eBooks, Kindle, Nook Books, Websites, ....almost any text materials!

• • QUESTION: How can your students use this in teaching and learning? View Video and then use the Comment section to answer this question.

Movie:

(6) Learn about the HOME BUTTON: Everything you can do with the HOME Button http://youtu.be/joRbyZZ_Vs8

(7) Learn About Increasing Battery Life

(8) Download FAVORITE APPS

RECOMMENDED ***** (5 Star) FREE APPS for PRODUCTIVITY

• • App Hits -- See what's free everyday in the Apps Store

  • Google Drive & Docs

  • Dropbox -- Keep track of your files. Many iPAD apps export directly to Dropbox

  • AudioNote Lite -- Type Notes while recording the lecture. Can use "pen" feature to draw pictures, show calculations or formulas, or explain diagrams.

  • EverNote -- exchange documents with other iPAD users

  • Splashtop -- control your PC or other computers from your iPAD (use like a wireless tablet)

  • QuickVoice -- record your voice, speak your emails!

  • iTunesU -- Lessons from K-12 and Higher Ed on all subjects

  • Easy PDF -- allows you to open and read PDF Files (Download Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)

  • Kindle, Nook & Audible Apps for reading books on your device

    • -- with an Amazon account, you can download free books when available

  • Air Sharing -- allows you to share documents with any device in your "air" space.

  • Air Sketch -- allows you to share drawings, sketches, math problems, diagrams, with any device in your "air" space.

  • Box - More free cloud space

  • Set up your Mail Accounts (Arp Google Mail and personal mail on Teacher iPad ONLY)

  • Apps Shopper - will alert you when your favorite App is free

  • YouTube App - will allow you to play videos

  • KLTV & KETK & Weather Channel

  • QuickOffice - Free Office Suite for iPad

• iTunesU K-12

  • txt2epubUni - publish books

  • PDF Master & PDF MAX- read PDF files

  • Calculators

  • SchoolWay for Arp ISD

  • Voice Record - using device as a tape recorder

MOVIE

For Teachers: Reflection App:

This App is like Splashtop only in reverse. Instead of showing your PC on your iPAD this app shows your iPAD on your PC which means you will need 2 components: (1) iPAD app called, Reflection App and (2) PC client you download at http://reflectionapp.com/

(a) You will need to watch the tutorial at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWz8wbrMFT0

(b) Reflection App will run for 10 minutes intervals using the FREE version. If you use it enough to actually want it on a more regular basis, it costs $15 per PC....still free on the iPAD. I can purchase multiple licenses cheaper...so watch for a survey on who would use it after the first of the year.

P.S. I will try and do the rest of my App Reviews using this application

• • Apple Resources: http://www.apple.com/education/resources/

  • iClassroom App Reviews: http://list.ly/list/22k-iproductivity-student-workflow-in-the-iclassroom?feature=

• iPAD Lessons online: http://pinterest.com/techchef4u/ipad-lessons/

OTHER VALUABLE RESOURCES

--RESTRICTING ACCESS on the IPAD:

http://youtu.be/cgN1fuVYb9c

--USING VOICEOVER FEATURES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS: http://etc.usf.edu/techease/4all/mobile-devices/changing-voiceover-settings-with-the-rotor/#accessvid

--ROVER: Safe Browser for Research (elementary) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rover-browser-for-education/id483262612?mt=8

--USING iPADS in the Classroom: Here is a list:

What's Appening? A show about apps for the iPad, especially if you are in the TLI Grant. But anyone can enjoy it. Starring Karen Balbier and Joe Meza

View it here:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTlAEOgVdRpL_0GFKbiWDj3VbVCx9TiAn

Digital Discoveries: This show looks at instructional technology available to you in EPISD and how to use it in your classes.

View it here:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL043738DAE4C604F8

Face2Face: This show explores how to use the new Video Conferencing Equipment at ALL EPISD campuses. Starring Ashton Graham and Ivan Roman

View it here:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDA233DEFBD7634C1

Smartboard 101: Robert Rocha show you haw to use your Smartboard in class. A great primer on interactive whiteboards.

The More you Share, the More You Know: Kathrin Salazar looks at how to use Project Share Texas.

View it here:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL021BF16C6EF08741

Ed Tech Talks: The Instructional Technology Team put together a "Ted-Talk_ like event during the summer.

View it here:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDDDFC368283CBAA1&feature=plcp

The EPISD Fine Arts Show: A look at some of the wonderful work our teachers and students are doing in the Fine Arts.

View it here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE76FD5DFA575ED00

The Power of Three: How teachers, parents and students can work together to be successful in math.

View it here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0EBFD407E94FCDD0

• • • AudioNote Lite -- How can this be used by students in your classroom? Is there anything like this for the PC?