The use of iPads as a teaching tool - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T06:39:22Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/the-use-of-ipads-as-a-teaching-tool?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A898708&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Chris. Have you seen this:…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-12-27:649749:Comment:8990942012-12-27T14:26:47.059ZRivki Lockerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/RivkiLocker
<p>Hi Chris. Have you seen this: <a href="http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/12/top-7-guides-on-how-to-use-ipad-in-your.html" target="_blank">http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/12/top-7-guides-on-how-to-use-ipad-in-your.html</a></p>
<p>Looks very relevant.</p>
<p>Hi Chris. Have you seen this: <a href="http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/12/top-7-guides-on-how-to-use-ipad-in-your.html" target="_blank">http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/12/top-7-guides-on-how-to-use-ipad-in-your.html</a></p>
<p>Looks very relevant.</p> Hi Christopher,
I've done a f…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-12-25:649749:Comment:8988062012-12-25T17:06:05.543ZMatt Buryhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MattBury
<p>Hi Christopher,</p>
<p>I've done a fair amount of bring your own device (BYOD) in class teaching as well as in computer labs. In my experience, I'd say that iOS, the operating system in iPods, iPhones and iPads, is possibly the least suitable for learning purposes. Learners have too many problems with trying to submit their work to their teachers or upload it onto their eportfolios or the school's/university's LMS. In many cases, it just isn't possible (I've provided direct IT support to…</p>
<p>Hi Christopher,</p>
<p>I've done a fair amount of bring your own device (BYOD) in class teaching as well as in computer labs. In my experience, I'd say that iOS, the operating system in iPods, iPhones and iPads, is possibly the least suitable for learning purposes. Learners have too many problems with trying to submit their work to their teachers or upload it onto their eportfolios or the school's/university's LMS. In many cases, it just isn't possible (I've provided direct IT support to learners and teachers on some projects) meaning that learners have had to abandon projects and start over on another device or computer. I found that learners with Windows PCs, Macs, and Blackberry and Android devices could operate far less problematically. Also, consider that needing to contact IT support for help is one of the best ways to kill off learner and teacher productivity and creativity.</p>
<p>Device wise, I think it's well worth considering what you expect of your learners. If you want long form writing, I think tablets and phones are discouragingly difficult to use and I'd recommend something with an actual, physical keyboard. If you want learners to create and edit media, consider investing in equipment that is #1 powerful and utilitarian enough to do the job, and #2 the appropriate software is available and affordable - Can you install and run open source software on it? In my experience, the best platforms are Windows XP, Vista, and 7, Mac OSX, and Linux (Mint or Ubuntu).</p>
<p>I hope this helps! :) </p> Thanks John
That's a great he…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-12-22:649749:Comment:8987082012-12-22T11:25:10.168ZChristopher Heathhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ChristopherHeath
<p>Thanks John</p>
<p>That's a great help. Love to see so much active learning going on. The shark dissection in particular looks fun. </p>
<p>Chris</p>
<p>Thanks John</p>
<p>That's a great help. Love to see so much active learning going on. The shark dissection in particular looks fun. </p>
<p>Chris</p> Hi Chris. I was given 40 iPad…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-12-20:649749:Comment:8985342012-12-20T18:39:06.205ZJohn Malloyhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JohnMalloy
<p>Hi Chris. I was given 40 iPads to integrate into my school 3 years ago. I have a few things you can look at on the following web page:</p>
<p><a href="http://malloyclass.weebly.com/technology.html" target="_blank">http://malloyclass.weebly.com/technology.html</a></p>
<p>Keep in mind that I teach at an elementary school.</p>
<p>Hope this helps.</p>
<p>Hi Chris. I was given 40 iPads to integrate into my school 3 years ago. I have a few things you can look at on the following web page:</p>
<p><a href="http://malloyclass.weebly.com/technology.html" target="_blank">http://malloyclass.weebly.com/technology.html</a></p>
<p>Keep in mind that I teach at an elementary school.</p>
<p>Hope this helps.</p> Hello Chris,
I think students…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-12-20:649749:Comment:8982642012-12-20T12:23:55.910ZKeeley Knowleshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KeeleyKnowles
<p>Hello Chris,</p>
<p>I think students should be offered an <em>alternative</em> - a laptop perhaps - which would be more beneficial for some in terms of studying both in college and at home. Although iPads are clearly very useful for researching quickly etc in the classroom (as we've found on many occasions) I think they are a non-essential, expensive tool which have the potential to distract students and disrupt sessions due to the temptation to 'hide' behind the iPad cover/stand to engage…</p>
<p>Hello Chris,</p>
<p>I think students should be offered an <em>alternative</em> - a laptop perhaps - which would be more beneficial for some in terms of studying both in college and at home. Although iPads are clearly very useful for researching quickly etc in the classroom (as we've found on many occasions) I think they are a non-essential, expensive tool which have the potential to distract students and disrupt sessions due to the temptation to 'hide' behind the iPad cover/stand to engage in social networking and so on. And like mobile phones (many of which already have apps), I fear the routine use of iPads could become another gadget that will need to be policed and therefore require the making of further policies. To me, this doesn't seem a productive use of valuable time and human resources when free, easily accessible internet is available throughout the college.</p> Hi Chris just found this, may…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-12-19:649749:Comment:8983042012-12-19T22:12:56.910ZAnn Guilderhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/AnnGuilder
<p>Hi Chris just found this, may be helpful to you</p>
<p><a href="http://edudemic.com/2012/12/25-ways-to-use-tablets-in-the-classroom/" rel="bookmark" title="25 Ways To Use Tablets In The Classroom">25 Ways To Use Tablets In The Classroom</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://edudemic.com/2012/12/25-ways-to-use-tablets-in-the-classroom/" target="_blank">http://edudemic.com/2012/12/25-ways-to-use-tablets-in-the-classroom/</a></p>
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<p>Hi Chris just found this, may be helpful to you</p>
<p><a href="http://edudemic.com/2012/12/25-ways-to-use-tablets-in-the-classroom/" rel="bookmark" title="25 Ways To Use Tablets In The Classroom">25 Ways To Use Tablets In The Classroom</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://edudemic.com/2012/12/25-ways-to-use-tablets-in-the-classroom/" target="_blank">http://edudemic.com/2012/12/25-ways-to-use-tablets-in-the-classroom/</a></p>
<p></p> http://learningandsharingwith…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-12-11:649749:Comment:8970712012-12-11T13:47:38.101ZChristopher Heathhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ChristopherHeath
<p><a href="http://learningandsharingwithmsl.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/using-ipad-in-grade-one-classroom.html?showComment=1355233579142" target="_blank">http://learningandsharingwithmsl.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/using-ipad-in-grade-one-classroom.html?showComment=1355233579142</a> </p>
<p>I have some ideas on how some of these can be adapted for post 16. Any further ideas?</p>
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<p><a href="http://learningandsharingwithmsl.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/using-ipad-in-grade-one-classroom.html?showComment=1355233579142" target="_blank">http://learningandsharingwithmsl.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/using-ipad-in-grade-one-classroom.html?showComment=1355233579142</a> </p>
<p>I have some ideas on how some of these can be adapted for post 16. Any further ideas?</p>
<p></p> Chris, on Sat 8 Dec Karen Lir…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-12-07:649749:Comment:8966202012-12-07T11:43:13.335ZRoland Baggotthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/RolandBaggott
<p>Chris, on Sat 8 Dec Karen Lirenman (Canada) will conduct an online seminar including use of iPads for teaching. Good luck</p>
<p>Chris, on Sat 8 Dec Karen Lirenman (Canada) will conduct an online seminar including use of iPads for teaching. Good luck</p> Hi Chris, a study of how a co…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-12-05:649749:Comment:8962122012-12-05T10:11:08.287ZJacqueline Thomashttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JacquelineThomas609
<p>Hi Chris, a study of how a college library could incorporate tablets/iPads was conducted last year at City College Norwich by Graham Denny, Learning resources adviser.</p>
<p>Hi Chris, a study of how a college library could incorporate tablets/iPads was conducted last year at City College Norwich by Graham Denny, Learning resources adviser.</p>