Not a Toy, but a Tool (eBook)

An Educator's Guide for Understanding and Using iPads

Carrie Thornthwaite (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2014
170 Seiten
R&L Education (Verlag)
978-1-4758-0941-1 (ISBN)

Infos

iPads are powerful tools for engaging students, encouraging creativity, stimulating critical thinking, and making significant strides in learning. This book is part of a two book set that will allow educators to realize the full potential of the iPad. Over 200 highly rated apps are covered with specific ideas for classroom activities and teaching strategies. Descriptions include ideas for using iPads in classrooms where each student owns an iPad, as well as where there is just a small number of iPads or even just a single device. The first chapter of this book supports the effectiveness of iPads, focusing on what the iPad is, why is should be used and how it can be used. Then two chapters are dedicated to apps that are valuable for all subject areas. The last three chapters focus on apps appropriate for use in the humanities classrooms. In consideration of education budgets, all the apps are free or low cost. The information in this book is appropriate for K12 teachers, university professors, media specialists, K12 administrators, parents and students.

Autor

Dr. Carrie Thornthwaite has served as a College of Education professor for 16 years at Lipscomb University, in Nashville, TN. Previously, she worked for 13 years as a high school physics and mathematics teacher in both private and public schools. Her passion has always been to use activities that promote discovery, engagement, understanding, and creativity in ways that enhance the learning experience of all students.

Inhalt

Contents Preface AcknowledgementsIntroductionChapter 1 - Turning a Toy into a ToolIntroductionWhat Exactly is an iPad?Why Should Educators Want to Use iPads?How Can an iPad be Used in the Classroom?1-to-1 InitiativesClassroom Set of iPadsSmall Number of iPadsThe iPad as a single device in the classroomReflections on Chapter 1Chapter 2 – Apps & Techniques for All Subject AreasIntroductionBuilt-in Camera appsBuilt-in Camera appPhotos AppsText of PhotoPresentation appsEducreationsPreziNote takingEvernoteFile sharingDropBoxSocial Learning platformsEdmodoSchoologyReflections on Chapter 2Chapter 3 – Apps & Techniques for All Subject Areas, Part 2IntroductionQuiz maker & Game appsSocrativeQuizzam! Enhance Learning with AudioAudio MemoDragon DictationVideo ConferencingSkypeAnnotating Shapes, Images & VideosSkitchPresentation Assisting appsiPrompt ProBrainPop Teacher Tools Teacher KitFree Professional DevelopmentKhan AcademyiTunes UTEDFinal Two – One for Fun and One NotQrafterCommon CoreReflections on Chapter 3Chapter 4 – Teaching Language Arts with the iPad IntroductionApps and Lessons for Elementary Students (K-4)Word Wall HDAbby – Animals Phonics Island AdventureAbby Pal Tracer – ABC Cursive HDSpelling with Cimo – LiteBooksy: Learn to Read Platform for K-2 Apps and Lessons for Middle School Students (5-8)Dictionary.com Dictionary & Thesaurus for iPadFree Books – 23,469 classics to goMy Grammar Lab IntermediateMaxjournalSubtext Apps and Lessons for High School Students (9-12)English Grammar Vocabulary for GRE, SAT, ACT, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL, ESL, English, Language, Education, Words, Word Power, ExerciseSwipeSpeare – Modern ShakespeareConstitution and Federalist PapersiDeas for WritingReflections on Chapter 4Chapter 5 – Teaching Social Studies with the iPad IntroductionApps and Lessons for Elementary Students (K-4)Geomaster Plus USStack the States Early JamestownABE APPTiny CountriesApps and Lessons for Middle School Students (5-8)World Book – This Day in HistoryLewis & ClarkTapQuiz MapsThe Revolution: Interactive GuideHistory 3D: Civil WarApps and Lessons for High School Students (9-12)Timeline - U.S. HistoryNational Archives DocsTeachGoogle EarthFlow of History1st Ed Manual for the United States of AmericaApps appropriate for the History class, but described elsewhereAdditional Highly Rated History AppsReflections on Chapter 5Chapter 6 – Teaching Foreign Languages with the iPad IntroductionApps for Teaching & Learning SpanishLearn Spanish – MindSnackConjuVerbFree Spanish English Dictionary TeleSURApps for Teaching & Learning FrenchLearn French with busuu!French FREE 24/7 Language LearningAdditional Highly Rated Apps for Teaching FrenchApps for Teaching & Learning GermanLearn German – Wie Geht’sDie Der Das German Nouns LiteAdditional Highly Rated Apps for Teaching GermanApps for Teaching & Learning LatinLatin + LatinAdditional Highly Rated Apps for Teaching LatinApps for Teaching & Learning ChineseFun Chinese – Mandarin Chinese language learning for kidsEasy Chinese Writing - yi er san… I writeAdditional Highly Rated Apps for Teaching ChineseApps for Teaching & Learning American Sign LanguageLearn American Sign LanguageBaby Sign and LearnAdditional Highly Rated Apps for Teaching ASLSelection of Apps for other LanguagesApps appropriate For Foreign Language classroom, but described elsewhereReflections on Chapter 6Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.3.2014
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Familie / Erziehung
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Schulbuch / Allgemeinbildende Schulen
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Unterrichtsvorbereitung ► Unterrichts-Handreichungen
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften
• Themenwelt: Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft
• ISBN-10: 1-4758-0941-7 / 1475809417
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4758-0941-1 / 9781475809411