iPad: Give Me Five!

Give Me Five! Using ClassLink with iPads Using DCloud with iPads

Now that you have 5 iPads, now what do you do with them? Use this webpage to understand how the iPad can be used in your classroom.

Why use iPads?

Increase student access to technology in the classroom
Encourage students to use mobile devices for learning
Increase student engagement
Promote Digital Citizenship
Increase differentiation ability with small groups
Prepare students for their future

Build Student's Toolchest

Introduce new app or tool each week.

Students use app to complete an activity.

Later, let students choose best tool to complete an activity.

Finding Good Apps

Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/

Best Apps for Kids http://www.bestappsforkids.com/category/apps-by-age-grade/2nd-grade/

Education.com http://www.education.com/slideshow/second-grade-apps/

Now that you have found some apps and they have been added to the devices, you might find a need to focus the students on one specific app while using the iPad. With Guided Access you can limit the device a single app. Learn more about Guided Access.

A few ideas...

Select image to launch website.

Creating QR Codes

Create QR codes at http://www.qrstuff.com/

Ideas for using QR codes in the classroom. http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=709675

QR codes can be created on an iPad or computer.
QR codes are graphic files that can be inserted into documents, websites, newsletters, etc.
Always test QR codes before using them.
Put QR codes in centers for self-checking activities.

Padlet

Give Me Five! Post how you plan to use or have used iPads in class. Be specific by describing the app and the general objective.

How do I get photos/videos to my Z Drive?

ClassLink can be used to access your Z Drive. This will also allow students/teachers to upload from the iPad to the Z Drive so files can be accessed on a computer.

Learn how to use ClassLink to access your Z Drive.

Learn how to connect Google Drive to ClassLink from the iPad App. (scroll down to the appropriate section)

Learn how to use Duncanville ISD DCloud to access your Z Drive from the iPad.