iPads+and+Smartphones+in+the+Classroom



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Smartphones and iPads are truly changing not only today's student, but today's teacher as well. Teachers are being introduced to the new technology and having to keep up with the rapidly changing times. There is no use in avoiding technology within the classroom. Teachers need to become knowledgeable and efficient with technology to EMBRACE it!
 * Question:** Have you ever had a conversation with another person and you were confused about something, or wanted to know a fact about something important. Have you used an iPad or Smartphone to find that answer?
 * Answer:** Many people don't even realize it, but are looking up information daily on their Smartphone or iPad. It almost seems people are unconscious that they have the world wide web at our fingertips.

Many teachers see a cell phone and automatically classify it as a red flag. Teachers need to be aware of the __potential__ that smartphones have in a class room before they target them as a bad idea. Teachers need to become knowledgeable about the different ways Smartphones can be used within the classroom and use these tactics to their benefit. There are a number of different Smartphones out there, and they have become a technological device that is now affordable. It is without question that most Canadians have a Smart phone or know how to use one. The graph below identifies by age category the number of individuals who have either a regular cell phone (green) or a smartphone (red).



** __Classroom Uses and Issues__ **
 * General classroom uses of iPads and Smartphones:**
 * Internet search tool
 * Contact parents
 * Personal agenda
 * Dictionary
 * Educational Apps
 * Listen to podcasts
 * Camera
 * Create word documents


 * General issues with using iPads and Smartphones in the classroom:**
 * Texting during lessons
 * Inappropriate picture taking and video
 * Theft
 * Plagiarism
 * Distraction
 * Inequity for those who don't have Smartphones
 * Cost of texting plans/Internet access
 * Consistency of policy implementation from one class to the next/no common set of expectations
 * The need for a class/learning objectives to teach students appropriate use of cell/smartphones in class.

Resource: Birk. C. (Apr 12, 2011). //Introducing Smartphone to the Classroom//. Retrieved Oct 3, 2011. From: []

__**How to Use iPads in the Classroom** __ 10 Ideas
 * 1) eBooks is a great way to assign reading to an individual student or have them read in groups.
 * 2) Watching movies on the iPad is a great way to get students involved. After watching the movie have them write a blog or tweet about certain aspects of the movie. This encourages ICT in the classroom as well as literacy
 * 3) The iPad is a computer, therefore, have students connect to the internet and use Google Docs to work on collaborative assignments (multi-media presentations/papers/spreadsheets)
 * 4) Have students search for podcasts in iTunes on a topic of study and listen to them on the iPad
 * 5) iPad is a tool a teacher can use to subscribe to various periodicals and newspaper. This can be an activity for the students to discuss current topics
 * 6) Watch any number of quality online shows, searching by the topic of study, bookmarking and maintaining a list and critique of sources.
 * 7) Have students create an online source (website/wiki) about educational iPad apps that can be used a source for the school division
 * 8) Set up twitter and blog accounts for the students as forums for help with homework/ class discussions/ or to keep track of daily activities
 * 9) Purchase the Keynote app and teach your students how to prepare professional presentations, using multimedia learning principles.
 * 10) Learn along with your students and take a class on iPhone and mobile development, working on an iPad app for your school.

Resource: Schroeder. B. (Apr 23,2010). //10 Ways to Use the iPad in Your Classroom//. Retrieved Oct 3, 2011. From: @http://itcboisestate.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/ipad-2/

__**33 Ways to use Mobile Phones in the Classroom** __ Click here to go presentation:

Resource: Barrett. T. (Aug 3, 2010). 33 Ways to use Mobile Phones in the Classroom. Retrieved Oct 3, 2011. From: []

__Exceptional Students and iPads__ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">media type="youtube" key="31yEs9itueE" height="187" width="336" align="left" The iPad is an awesome useful tool that can be used in your classroom for a variety of classroom learning activities for all learners, however, the use of an iPad for an individual with a disability can be instrumental. The YouTube video to the left is an iPad commercial for use of the iPad as a tool for children with autism. For children with autism having a device like an iPad can allow them to do activities that they may not have been able to do otherwise. The iPad comes with a wide variety of games, activities, and learning apps that could be used for such learners. The use of the iPad is not limited to such children though, it can also be used as a tool for a variety ofmedia type="youtube" key="dxN7xxrKuGc" height="251" width="336" align="right" individuals with other disabilities, such as learning disabilities or physical disabilities such as hearing impaired. The

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">YouTube video to the right gives a glimpse of some of the iPad apps that can be downloaded for a variety of uses. The <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">[|Wall Street Journal] reports about the excitement of using Apple’s iPad as a communication device and <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">therapeutic device for special needs children. Also visit the [|EasyStand Blog] for a list of iPad Apps for Kids with special needs.

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