You’re a teacher and your school has handed you an iPad. You’re expected to do something with it and you’re freaking out. Where to start? What to do? What apps should I start with? When I first started on the iPad journey, I downloaded so many apps, it was impossible to learn how to use them all effectively. Further along my journey, I realized there were many apps I hadn’t even opened yet and were going to waste on my iPad desktop. I also hear from teachers that they have iPads at their school, but they are only being used as reward for students who finish their work early or as a games session. I firmly believe we are missing the true power of what the iPad can do if we ONLY use it for games and rewards. This device and specific apps can transform YOUR classroom like never before: the technology brings your classroom into the 21st Century; increases student engagement and motivation; students become collaborative partners in the learning process; your lessons can easily be matched to the Common Core Standards; and individualized learning has never been easier to achieve. I now advise teachers to only download a few apps at a time; learn them; use them in lessons; work out how you can incorporate them so that they align with the CCS; and finally learn how to engage and motivate your students to ‘learn’ using 21st Century technology. Teachers want to know what to do with the apps and how they can integrate them into their daily lessons. This is an preview of my course that will give you a foundation from which to begin your ‘tablet’ journey and begin you on the way to becoming a 21st Century education.

1. 10 FANTASTIC, MUST HAVE APPS
FOR YOUR CLASSROOM
Authored by: Karen D. Barley (Diploma of
Teaching, Graduate Diploma of Education,
Master of Education)
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4. Why?
"It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education ... If we are to
develop our students' sense of curiosity, we must be mindful to carve
out time to allow our students to inquire and explore." - Albert Einstein
It is important to ask ourselves why?
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Why are we using the iPad in schools in the first
place?

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Does the iPad and technology complement the
21st Century paradigm?

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What will you need to do as an educator to
align yourself to this evolutionary process?

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21st Century Education is NOT just about
the technology; it‟s about a decision to create
a classroom that inspires children to learn
how to think; to be inspired to invent and
create; and ultimately become self directed,
motivated seekers of knowledge.

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The Common Core Standards infer that ‘The
Standards’ "are designed to be robust and
relevant to the real world, reflecting the
knowledge and skills that our young people need
for success in college and careers".

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Part of the premise of The Standards is to
recognize that media and technology are part
of 21st Century learning and that these
mediums be integrated across The
Standards.

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“Just as media and technology are integrated
in school and life in the 21st century, skills
related to media use (both critical analysis and
production of media) are integrated throughout
The Standards.”

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Here are some points I believe should be
included in any school or staff discussion:

13. The iPad saves money.
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The iPad saves time as information and
computing for learning is always accessible.

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The iPad empowers students to take
responsibility for their learning.

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The apps give the iPad their impetus for
education and apps are relatively cheap in
comparison to software.

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How can the Common Core Standards be
reflected using the technology?

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What do you need to consider before you
deploy iPads into your school and
classroom?

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How will you use the iPad?

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What apps will you use and how will
you use them?

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Make sure you know how the apps
work.

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Allocate the iPad for educational use
only.

23. What educational activities can you do with
the iPad?
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24. • Create tests, quizzes and worksheets.
• Design and present Keynote/Powerpoint
presentations for lessons. (Teachers &
Students)
• Create lessons using screen casting
type apps that can be used over and over;
and shared with other teachers.
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25. • Conduct diagnostics and assessments
• Keep records, attendance and conferencing
reports, as well as anecdotal records on
individual students
• Edit students‟ work; correcting and providing
feedback
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26. • Share information and books both visually
via text and using audio options.
• Flip Teaching via screen casting and
augmented reality apps.
• Students can demonstrate knowledge -
which increases engagement and motivation.
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27. • Increase student centered learning and risk
taking in learning.
• Can literally be a Personal Learning Studio
by virtue of it‟s size, capabilities and
functionality.
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28. What about the most crucial players – the
students?
How does using the iPad in the classroom affect
students?
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29. Each student can be responsible for the care
& upkeep of the iPad.
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30. Good applications can be individually designed
to suit each child‟s ability level - teachers can
essentially build a differentiated curriculum for
each student.
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31. The use of the iPad is a catalyst for learning & a
springboard for further enquiry.
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32. Students are able to use ‘thinking’ skills as part
of a ‘thinking’ curriculum.
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33. Children become more ‘student directed’ as they
navigate their way around the specific „apps‟
independently.
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34. The iPad multi-sensory aspect enhances the
learning experience.
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35. Students work at their own pace.
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36. Students are enthusiastic and
motivated to learn – they are
learning without realizing it.
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37. Students become risk takers &
gain more confidence.
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38. Most importantly, students
experience success.
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39. Here are TEN FANTASTIC, MUST HAVE APPS FOR
THE CLASSROOM.
If you can learn how to use these and teach your students
how to use them, then you will have a foundation from
which to build your „21st Century‟ Classroom.
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40. First are creative & writing apps.
These apps are designed to enthuse and
motivate. It makes the presentation of work
more interesting and appealing.
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Keynote Grafio
Strip
Design
Magical
Pad

41. The next series of apps are designed for screen casting &
flip teaching. You can prerecord a lesson; a concept; an
idea; or instructions for students and they can refer to
these at any time.
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Knowmia Explain
Everything
Video
Scribe
iMovie

42. Lastly the augmentative reality phenomena using
augmentative reality apps. Augmented reality is
about enhancing the real world by using digitized
content.
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Aurasma i-nigma Tellagami

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APPS & TOOLS TO CREATE QR CODES
I like the app i-nigma. It works really effectively and you can add the codes to
any document. Below is their website which shares how to use the app in a
lot more detail:
http://www.i-nigma.com/Downloadi-nigmaReader.html
Also there are many websites where you can create QR codes. Here are a couple
of examples:
http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
http://www.qrcode-generator.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRgWRXFXLQs
The Kathy Schrock website has a lot of information on iPads, Androids and mobile
technology. She has a really good section on QR codes. Go to the link below:
http://www.schrockguide.net/qr-codes-in-the-classroom.html
This video provides a succinct but impressive overview of how you can use QR
codes in the classroom: http://youtu.be/SWNR64G72tU

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In Conclusion

45. Using this technology students become designers of their own
curriculum & teachers become facilitators & mentors. Students also
learn to become self assessing through reflection and from this
‘space’ learn how to learn.
The best gift we can gift any student is to give them the ability to
know how to learn, to develop thinking skills and be able to reflect
upon their own work. Building this sense of independence, grows and
evolves children to become the best they can be and reach their
potential.
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The following pages provide some demonstrations of how work can be
created and presented using a variety of applications:
Poster created using Strip
Designer, Maps, photos &
text.
This poster was created
using the application Strip
Designer.
I have covered
the faces of
students for their
privacy.

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Poster created using Grafio – which can
also be made into a mini video as you can
add audio to each section….creating
audio-visual worksheets.
This worksheet was created using the application
Simple Minds – another Mindmapping application.
Students can use the same app to fill in the missing
words and delete the wrong presidents, leaving the
correct one.

48. This story was
created using
Drawing Pad.
Students can
draw, add
photos, write &
add stamps to
create stories.
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This cloze activity was created using
Comic Life and the app ‘Itsy Bitsy
Spider’
Photos used
with permission
by the parents
of this student.

49. Screenshots are a great tool for your assessment. As the students complete
work on the iPad, the teacher can take screen shots of completed work,
especially completed quizzes, activities etc. For example:
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Photos used with permission –
author’s children.

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I hope you‟ve enjoyed this presentation. If you‟re interested in learning
more, please go to:
http://digitallearningtree2.com/product/getting-started-
must-have-ipad-apps-for-the-classroom-teacher/
Or you can use the QR code to be taken directly to the course on your
mobile phone or iPad.
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