iPads in the Classroom

In this session we'll explore ways to use iPads in the classroom to engage and motivate students. We'll look at various ways to connect iPads to projectors, and we'll play with various apps that you could use to teach math, science, language arts, and social studies.

How to Connect

  1. 30-pin to VGA Adapter - $30 or Lightning to VGA Adaptor - $50
  2. Document Camera - $200 to $800
  3. Apple TV - $100
  4. Reflector or AirServer - $15

Cool Apps

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Educreations
Interactive whiteboard app. Great for having students create presentations to explain how they've solved problems.
Grades: K-12     Subjects: All     Cost: FREE
http://www.educreations.com
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Tiny Tap
Create educational games and stories.
Grades: K-10     Subjects: All     Cost: FREE
http://www.tinytap.it
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Spelling Star
Create your own spelling lists and share with parents and friends.
Grades: K-5     Subjects: All     Cost: $0.99
http://topclassapps.com
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Math Doodles
Fun math games that encourage problem solving and critical thinking.
Grades: K-8     Subjects: Math     Cost: $0.99
http://www.carstensstudios.com/mathdoodles/mathdoodles.htm
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Math Slide: Tens & Ones
Multiplayer game that teaches students about tens and ones.
Grades: K-5     Subjects: Math     Cost: FREE
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Class Dojo
Classroom management tool for tracking behaviors.
Grades: K-8     Subjects: All      Cost: FREE
http://www.classdojo.com


Finding Apps

3 TIPS
  1. Use the App Store, but don't stop there.
  2. Find good educational app review web sites. I've listed 4 below.
  3. Follow blogs and app reviewers on Twitter. You can follow me @KevinSmithSD

App Review Sites:
Conference:
Diversity & Technology Conference
DSU, Madison, SD
October 2013
Presenter:
Kevin Smith
Instructor of Math Education
Dakota State University

Co-Founder
Top Class Apps, LLC

Twitter: @KevinSmithSD