Apptivities


 * The Application of Apps ** - Using mobile applications and devices effectively to improve student learning.

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Consumption, Curation, Creativity

 * Consumption ** - Safari (Accessibility/speech function), Various apps (Izik, Aurasma, Qwiki, Dictionary, etc.)
 * **iPad as Organizer** - Calendar, Reminders, Notes, Wunderlist, Popplet
 * **iPad as Response System -** Socrative, Poll Everywhere
 * **QR Codes**
 * Curation ** - Media curation is an emerging trend toward integrating media content using both machine and human resources. The practice includes aggregation (gathering) and curation (sorting, categorizing, art directing, and presenting) such that material from multiple sources creates a unique editorial experience for readers/visitors.(Wikipedia)
 * **Digital Notetaking** - Evernote
 * **eBooks, iBooks, ePubs**- Annotating PDFs, Notability app, Skitch
 * Annotating texts digitally (something students cannot do on school owned print texts) develops the type of study skills required of college level readers. This direct annotation is an important skill in “conversing” with a text and developing higher analytical skills. It supports college level text analysis and engagement.
 * **Curation Apps** - ScoopIt, Zite, FlipBoard
 * **Open In -** Cloud Storage (Cloud On, DropBox, Google Drive)
 * Creation **
 * **Video Storytelling -** iMovie, Animoto
 * **Audio** - Garage Band, Fotobabble
 * **Screencasting** - EduCreations, Explain Everything, ShowMe
 * Sharing and Work Flow **
 * Cloud On, DropBox, Google Drive

Sample iPad Lessons
http://snack.to/fd9dfcaf224c60a756003754ec7q45498 Dropbox of PDF iLessons examples

iPad Lesson Ideas
from RM Education - Possible lesson plans, organised into different subject areas

iPad Activity Examples
http://teachwithyouripad.wikispaces.com/IPAD+Activities+Examples

English & Technology
Advanced English Lesson using Popplet - to enhance critical analysis and understanding 22 iPad Alternatives to the Book Report

History & Technology
Teaching History with Technology

700 iPad Lessons
Lesson Plans from TechChef4u on Pinterest

Rubrics
iPad Product Rubric

Ipads in the Classroom/Curriculum
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