Assignments+iPad+Course

**Assignment #1 Websites and Articles** 1. PBS article "How Will the iPad Change Education?" In this article, author Rob Reynolds predicts how iPads will change the current textbook usage in education. The use of iPads would allow schools to save paper, time, and money. iPads would allow for quick updates as well as easier distribution. iPads would also be more portable and mobile than textbooks. iPads also offer more versatility than an e-reader. Reynolds, R. (2010, January 27). How will the Ipad change education?. PBS TeacherLine, Retrieved from http://thejournal.com/articles/2010/01/27/measuring-the-ipads-potential-for-education.aspx

 2. T.H.E. Journal article "Measuring the iPad's Potential for Education" In this article, Bridget, McCrea analyzes the potential impact of iPads in education. McCrea interviewed several educators, students, and analysts in search of capabilities and drawbacks of iPad utilization in the classroom. Barbara Wippich, a curriculum and instruction intervention coordinator, insists that education needs to embrace technology and integrate into the classrooms to reach learners. J. Gerry Purdy, an analyst for MobileTrax, states that the iPad is just the beginning and looks forward to seeing the creativity developers will bring forth. McCrea, B. (2010, January 27). Measuring the ipad's potential for education. __T.H.E. Journal__, Retrieved from http://thejournal.com/articles/2010/01/27/measuring-the-ipads-potential-for-education.aspx

 3. USA Today "Can College Students Learn As Well on iPads, e-books?" -In this article, author Mary Beth Marklein cautions teachers to evaluate whether technology is effective in the classroom. Oftentimes, technology can be seen as a distraction instead of a useful tool. Students will need to process through information and comprehend what is being read. Because emails and the internet are only a click away, students have a difficult time controlling themselves. Marklein, M.B. (2010, August 9). Can College students learn as well on ipads, e-books?. USA Today, Retrieved from http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2010-08-10-ebooklearning10_CV_N.htm?csp=hf

 4.USA Today "iPads Saving Cities Paper Costs" - In this article Katherine Lackey investigates Hampton, VA city council's way of minimizing the use of paper and the financial costs by using iPads for official business. The iPads cost $4200 total. The city council predicts it will spend $18,000 a year less by using iPads. There are concerns that city officials will be using iPads during meetings as a way to communicate "off the record" with other members of the council. Another concern is officials may be receiving or reading emails during official meetings. Lackey, K. (2010, August 9). Ipads saving cities paper costs. USA Today, Retrieved from http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-08-09-ipad-government_N.htm

 5.Chronicle of Higher Education "[|A Test for the iPad: Will It Bring the Internet to the Beanbag Chair?]" In this article, author Jeffrey Young poses the question whether iPads will greatly affect college level education. He describes how the iPad is more versatile than the laptop in regards to ease of use and quickness in using. iPads have a longer battery life. Laptops allow students to hide behind a screen. Professors have an easier time seeing what students are working on as compared to laptops or cell phones. Young poses the question whether iPads will discourage creativity or change education. Young, J. (2010). A Test for the iPad: Will It Bring the Internet to the Beanbag Chair?. Chronicle of Higher Education, 56(31), A14. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database.

6. Cole Camplese blog - [] - Cole Camplese is director of education-technology services at Penn State University. On April 6, 2010, Camplese set aside his laptop and used his iPad as his primary technology medium. He found that the iPad may not have allowed him as much access to documents and work related materials. However, he noted that he found iPad apps which made him more efficient. Camplese found that the iPad was extremely useful for reading online documents. The iPad was far more conducive to reading compared to a laptop. Camplese, C. (2010, May 9). Cole Camplese. Retrieved from http://colecamplese.typepad.com/my_blog/ipad/

7. [|The iPad and Education - It's Not the Size of the Screen, It's What You Do With It] In this article, author Brett Singer interviewed makers of "The Elements" and "Blackboard Mobile". The makers of "The Elements" wanted to bring a book to life by providing abilities to interact with the print on the screen. The makers hoped that the app would encourage other e-book creators to make e-books more interactive. Learners will benefit from the ability to investigate and experience the elements within the app. The makers of "Blackboard Mobile" are hoping the app encourages more interaction between students and teachers and more learning through the use of the web and/or multi-media. The article cautions educators to use the iPad wisely.  <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Singer, B. (2010, April 20). The Ipad and education - it's not the size of the screen, it's what you do with it. //ParentDish//, Retrieved from http://www.parentdish.com/2010/04/20/the-ipad-and-education-its-not-the-size-of-the-screen-its-w/

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Assignment #2 Applications** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">10 Educational Applications <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">SimpleMind for iPad - like Inspiration. Great way to have students brainstorm what they know or what they've learned in a section of text.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Text Twist- like Making Big Words. Try to identify the mystery word or make smaller words out of the letters given. Great way to develop vocabulary.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Grammar App - parts of speech (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, prepositions, adverbs, articles, interjections, and determiners). Lessons and quizzes. Initial assessment allows teachers to identify areas in need of remediation. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Planets - program automatically identifies user's current latitude and longitude. In "Globe Options", user is able to manipulate planets and see planets up close. Students can make observations of each planet with a hands-on approach. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Mathemagics - shortcuts for multiplying, dividing, and squaring numbers. Lessons and practice given. Great app for math warm-ups.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Thatquiz Math - numerous practice quizzes for various topics including integers, fractions, concepts, and geometry. App allows the ability to test and/or practice specific math skills.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Euclid - tangrams. Great application for geometry and learning about different shapes.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> ACT Math - 600 questions and 6 question quizzes for students. Could also be used for math warm-ups. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Whirly Word -another vocabulary game in which students re-arrange letters to make words.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Presentation Timer - useful when giving students a specific amount of time to complete a task or during 3 minute breaks so students are back in their desks when time is up.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">5 Personal Applications <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Scrabble - a bit pricey, but well worth the money. My family and I have played numerous Scrabble games in the car and on the front porch. Pass and play is our favorite option so more interaction occurs between persons.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Angry birds - very fun way to work out some aggression or get your mind off of a stressful situation. Mindless game. Addicting at times.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">WTD - What's the Difference - identify differences between two given photos. Great for identifying differences and user must pay attention to details.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Euchre HD - great card game for our family. Our daughter has wanted to learn euchre for a while. We were excited to find an app which allows her to practice on her own so that she avoids the pressure of game play while learning.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Labyrinth 2 HD - great problem solving app. Good for hand eye coordination too. My daughter and I love the new challenges given when mastering each level.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Assignment #3 Present an Application** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Thatquiz Math <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[]

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Assignment #4 Audiobooks / E-Books** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Educational audiobook <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">__The Jungle__ by Upton Sinclair <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[]

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> Personal e-book <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">__Day After Night__ by Anita Diamant purchased through www.bn.com <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Diamant, A. (2009). Day after night. Retrieved from [|http://search.barnesandnoble.com/books/product.aspx?ean=9781439166246]

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Assignment #5 Vidcast** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Mental Math Secrets - great for a warm-up lesson to help students become less reliant on calculators and more proficient at using their brain to figure out math. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[]

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Assignment #6 Videos** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">media type="youtube" key="zGM-wSKFBpo?fs=1" height="385" width="480" <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Tom Lehrer's "The Elements" <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Song to introduce the Periodic Table to students studying in a chemistry unit. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Assignment #6 Animoto** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">media type="custom" key="6715179" <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Video made on Animoto.com <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Kenna Basketball & Bay Beach <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Assignment #7 Reflection** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**[|Assignment 7.docx]** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">