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10 Steps to a Successful School iPad Program - iPads in Education

10 Steps to a Successful School iPad Program - iPads in Education | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Here are 10 steps to help launch a successful iPad program at your school. The author, Sam Gliksman, provides additional detail to each of the items listed below.
* Determining Whether You’re Ready
* Communicating Why You Want iPads
* Targeting 21st Century Learning Objectives
* Developing Simple iPad Management Tratgies
* Understanding that iPads Aren’t Laptops
* Overcoming “There’s an App for That” Syndrome
* Share and Share Alike – but not with iPads
* Developing an Ongoing Training and Support Structure
* Connecting
* Enabling the Unpredictable
Much food for thought may be found in this post.
Bryan Wiedeman's curator insight, October 11, 2014 2:24 AM

This is a fantastic article about iPad use in schools. While it only discusses the use of iPads it talks about a lot of issues related to implementation. A few of my favorite points include developing simple iPad management strategies which I feel is often overlooked. Also Overcoming "There's an app for that" Syndrome which is often hard for teachers to come to terms with when they first start using tablets in classrooms. This article is perfect for a school that has already developed a plan for BYOD implementation and then needs to examine it in more detail to make sure it covers all angles.

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"Welcome to the BalancEdTech wiki! We believe educators must be knowledgeable and comfortable with curriculum, pedagogy, and technology in order to "teach". Our blog posts, articles, presentations, workshops, and consulting focus on helping educators weave curriculum, pedagogy, and technology into engaging and rigorous learning. We also believe people learn best by doing AND reflecting, both of which are integral to our workshops." (Workshops available at wiki.)

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What Students Can Actually DO With An iPad

What Students Can Actually DO With An iPad | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Online, in workshops, and even with friends, I frequently get asked What can the iPad actually do? as a sort of challenge to the worth of the device. I would rather that they ask, What can you actually do with an iPad?

A look at using iPads with a focus on how an English teacher approaches the question. One example (of four) provided (and quoted):

I want my students to demonstrate their knowledge of the parts of the story.

Learning Objectives: In addition to learning the story elements, students learn...

 * To write a constructive review (plus three more objectives)

Followed by a project, in this case a book poster and suggestions on what apps might be used.

So perhaps the question is not what can a student do, but what can a student do with an iPad (that demonstrate their skills and expertise - think Bloom's taxonomy).

Marshall Gass's curator insight, October 4, 2014 6:01 PM

Using an Ipad effectively in today's world is as essential as knowing your alphabets digitally. Its no more just to play games and take pictures. The number of Apps available to expand learning and knowledge is incredible.

 

Perhaps your child needs to expand his learning horizon much more than simple 'stunts'. Read this article to be informed.