Ipads,+Kindles,+and+Tablets

=**__TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM:__ IPADS, KINDLES and TABLETS**= iPads, Kindles and Tablets can be integrated into the classroom in a variety of ways. Textbooks, notes, geography, interactive classrooms and speech therapy tools for children with Autism are some of the ways each of these items can be used to further the education of children (even adults). Here are a few of the many ways to integrate and also some helpful sites if deciding to use an iPad in your classroom. == = **iPads** =
 * 66 Ways to use iPads in a classroom** This powerpoint gives websites and information on different ideas when using IPads with children. The younger students can practice letter formation, reading along with eBooks and math skills. Older students can use the smartnotes while in class. Students who are gifted and talented or older students can make presentations. Google Earth can be used for social studies in all grades. There are many applications to use in a classroom with the help of an iPad.

Educational Apps Reviews This webiste gives great feedback on different apps for the iPad! It has both teacher and student reviews and also includes live conversation. The apps are broken down by grade level and also by subject. What better way to know if the app is worth the money than by peer review!

iBuild ABC's An app for the iPad that enables children to construct their alphabet utilizing different materials and construction methods to aid them in understanding the order and purpose of the alphabet.

Evaluation Rubric for Educational Apps This link is a provides a rubric for determining if iPad and iPod apps are beneficial to use in the classroom. It includes scales for curriculum connection, user friendliness and student motivation.

An iPad in every classroom - A teacher's review This site gives information about one teachers feelings about using the iPad in the classroom. It not only gives the pros, but also gives the cons. Something to think about before including iPads in your classroom.

Youtube video on iPads in the classroom

**Kindles ** Kindles in the classroom By setting up stations with his 5 kindles, Chris Edwards utilizes technology in his classroom. Each child in the station uses the Kindle Web feature to complete the tasks that the teacher has given them. This website gives ideas on how to use a Kindle in your classroom.

[|Kindle Users in Ghana] This is an inspiring story about kids in Ghana that were introduced to the Kindle as a reading tool, and describes the Kindle's success with students all over the world. Students now have access to whole libraries right at their fingertips.

[|10 Ways to Bring Kindle to the Classroom] A Youtube video than introduces new ideas about different uses for the Kindle as a tool for students in the classroom. Video also highlights ideas for incorporating differentiation among students, taking advantage of a Kindle's ability for personalization and privacy within the student population.

Youtube Video Demonstrates Kindle Success in Classroom

**Tablets** Advantages of Tablets over Laptops This website explores the convenience of using a tablet over a laptop due to: tablets are smaller and less obtrusive, the children have a more natural interaction with the screen, they can combine access to resources, they support multiple learning styles, they convert handwriting to text, they have powerful projecting and much more.

High Tech Classroom Science discovered that PC tablets aid students in learning by helping with notes and organization. This website explains how scientists have discovered that having tablets in the classrooms have helped to organize and aid students in learning the curriculum.

Tablets in the Classroom Tablets are not just good for students they are good for teachers as well. This website explains that in Korea they are actually planning on replacing textbooks with tablets. They allow children to download textbooks on to their tablet and use them in class as well as take notes.

Youtube video on Tablets in the classroom

= Students with special needs = Students with special needs using an iPad in the classroom This article proves that iPads can be a fantastic tool for students with special needs. One child has autism and had never spoken a word until he started using the iPad. It also provides communication to students who are blind or deaf with spoken text or sign language.

iPads for use with ESL students This article provides great apps for use with ESL students in the classroom. Everything from reading, notetaking, and flashcards to handwriting and speaking help.

Youtube video on Proloquo2go - An app for children with Autism

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