KEVIN SMITH
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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:

  • www.appitic.com
  • www.mindleaptech.com
  • www.bestkidsapps.com
  • www.teacherswithapps.com
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

  • Home
  • About
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Bio
    • Research
    • Professional Organizations
    • Coursework
    • Resources >
      • iPad Apps
    • Books
  • Presentations
    • Mathigon
    • Visual Design
    • Fun Math Routines
    • Improving the Feedback Process
    • Integrating Technology with UDL
    • Make Math Fun
    • Tech Tools
    • Silver Linings
    • Seesaw
    • Gencyber
    • Gencyber 2019
    • Gamification
    • Tech Tuesday
    • Idea to App
    • Seesaw-Vaux
    • App Challenge
    • Gamify the Math Classroom
    • Seesaw in the Math Classroom
    • Math Talk
    • Coding to Teach Math
    • EdPuzzle
    • Sketchnotes
    • Animated Explainers
    • Desmos
    • Kid Cave
    • Mobile Apps & Math Talk
    • Show. Create. Share.
    • From Idea to App
    • iPads in the Classroom
    • GenCyber Camp 2017
  • Yucky!