iTechnology

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Please excuse the use of 'i" - it may seem that this page is focusing on Apple products and this is not the case. Apple have been very accommodating for teachers who wish to use their products in the classroom - especially tablets. Now all communication and technology manufacturers and brands are becoming part of the process of introducing and assisting teachers in utilising their products into classroom teaching and learning.

Have a look at this latest article from The Committed Sardine Blog in December 2012 - where smartphones (not just Apple products) are being used in high school classrooms. Personally, I have been exploring the depth of most of these "apps" and how effective they could be in classroom teaching and learning.

Other interesting links relating to High School Classrooms that may be of interest:

Teaching With Smartphones How teachers make cell phones work in the classroom - Mind/Shift Communication through the Ages How Tablets will change Higher Education If Romeo and Juliet had Mobile Phones ... Apps - some links

iPads and Learning
Here is a video that may help in implementing iPads into the classroom. This video highlights the potential of this tool. Click here for more ideas on iTechnology.

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iPad Learning at St Ursula's College is taking place in the Languages and the Hospitality Departments. Languages are asking students in Year 9 to create an e-Book using the e-Books App. The Assessment has been designed to engage the students in their Vocabulary of the Language in both speaking and writing. The e-Book APP allows students to write the content and record the content for each page produced in the e-Book.

A link to the Apps for iPads iStore is here. Learning with an iPad link from the Apple website is here.

The @Professional Readings page of this WIKISPACE provides further reading in the use of Apple products in the classroom.

EdTechTeacher provides insight as to how an iPad can be used in the classroom. Before any technology is introduced, a teacher should identify the planned learning that students will achieve from the technology - if you are thinking about iPads in your classroom, have a look at this. This site addresses the learning outcomes, and provides a list of iPad apps that could achieve the outcome. eg - I want the student to read class content on the iPad; or I want the students to be able to study using the iPad.

An iPad, iPod and iPhone requires APPS. There are millions. Which one is right for you and your students, your content and your class? Here is a link that may be able to assist you in evaluating APPs.

Apps for iProducts
Cloud On Office App for iPads- "this App is a productivity App that features full Microsoft Office Support". (Smith, 2012). .

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A Friendly Guide to Deploying iPads into schools iPad Privacy Settings Positive Impacts - one school's perspective in the US.

Apps - Some Links
Helping your clients build an effective mobile strategy (are APPS needed?) - some thoughts and perspecive. This is dated May 2012 and at a time when schools and classrooms are bringing mobile technologies into their mix of strategies to share knowledge, news and contact with client groups (students and community).

inClass is an App that students can use on their iPhone, iPad or iPod that will help with their organisation of classes, assignments, curricula and co-curricula activities. This App does have the ability to file recordings of lessons, video or sound, store files for use outside class and monitor learning activities. Have a look at the reviews - they are excellent.

Remind101 - an App that allows teachers to text their students reminders regarding assessment, homework and activities.