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ShowMe is an Application and Website that allows the user to capture audio of lessons and real time animation of notes made on the iPad to share with subscribers or publish, publicly. [ how I use it ] The students have used their earned free time to watch these videos to refresh the information taught that day. Some of the students have created their own ShowMe lessons and uploaded them to the website for others to view. [ what it is ]
Keynote is an Application from Apple that allows the user to create presentations. [ how I use it ] The students have created presentations for different subjects and themes. We can then view these as a class. This allows the students to act as the teachers and interact with the class through technology that they created. |
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ClassDojo is an Application and website that allows the user to communicate with parents but also functions as a behavior tracking system. [ how I use it ] I registered each student in my classroom so that they could create their own little "monster" and see where they would be earning points. As the teacher, I can create categories for the praises and how many points each is worth. The students have loaded the App on their iPads and track their behavior points. [ what it is ]
Puffin is a web browser Application that allows the user to view Java enabled websites and videos on their iPad. [ how I use it ] Each student has this App on their iPad so that we can view Java enabled websites and their content. One website in particular is Study Jams by Scholastic. The students would not have been able to view this website on Safari, but with Puffin they can watch the videos, play the games, and take the quizzes provided on the website. |
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The QR Code Reader and Scanner Application allows the user to scan a QR code and view its content. [ how I use it ] I have created and downloaded task cards and activities that have QR codes included. The students will use the QR Code Reader on their iPads to scan and view the content from that code. [ what it is ]
Tiny Tap is an Application that allows the user to create games and presentations using clipart, voice, and editing skills. [ how I use it ] The students have created published writing and games through Tiny Tap. Then, they present these to the class or share them during free time. [ what it is ]
Apple TV is a resource that allows the user to airplay their screens from the iPad, iPhone, and MacBook Pro computers. [ how I use it ] Using the Apple TV has allowed my teaching style to become more mobile. Instead of being glued to the podium that houses my computer or iPad, I am now able to broadcast wirelessly and walk around the room observing the students as I teach. |
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Phonto is a photo editing Application that allows the user to add words to a photo. [ how I use it ] I allow the students to publish their work in a way allows them to express themselves. One way they can do this is by adding their work onto a photo. Many students make it into a presentation and present it to the class. [ what it is ]
Accelerated Reader is an Application that allows the user to record reading skills tests that the students use to acquire points. [ how I use it ] My students have loaded this App onto their iPads to make test taking a smoother process. They also use this App to search for new book titles available at the library. [ what it is ]
Air Sketch Pro is an Application that allows the user to sketch on their iPad while moving around the room. The iPad is linked to the projector. Anything written on the iPad will display through the projector. [ how I use it ] Before we had access to the Apple TV I was using this App. It allowed me to walk around the room while teaching but it had a few limitations. Air Sketch Pro is great for quick notes to the class or projecting a PDF, but to record my lessons I prefer the ShowMe App. |
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