The idea is that a number of people will get to play with it, both primary and secondary, and as many subject area specialists that want a look. We've been trying to specify a range of apps to show off what it can do. I'm going to list here what we've added so far and I'd welcome your comments and suggestions. What have we missed? Have we included anything we shouldn't have?
I have deliberately skewed things towards free apps - this is deliberate! Cheaper is better and free is best!
The Basics (and the paid for apps!)
If it is to be used in schools, the obvious place to start is with the iWorks suite of apps: Keynote; Numbers; and Pages (£5.99 each). It seemed obvious to add Documents To Go (£4.99) to allow the easy distribution and editing of existing documents. Finally, in the "obvious" section, we've added The Elements (£7.99) because it is gorgeous.
Reading/Literacy
We've obviously added a bundle of free/public domain eBooks but we've added a few more literacy related apps.
- Stanza Not sure if this is better/more useful than the built in book app but thought it was worth including anyway.
- Two examples that go beyond replicating the book: Alice for the iPad Lite and Just Me And My Dad.
- Graphic novels/comics: Marvel Comics, Comics and Star Trek Comics.
Maths/Science
- Calculators: PocketCAS Lite, Quick Graph and Convert Units For Free.
- Science: NASA App and Finger Physics Free.
Other Subjects
- History/Geography: History: Maps Of The World and Google Earth.
- Art/Graphics: Make A Martian, Doodle Buddy For iPad and Whiteboard Lite.
- RE: Bible Reader Free and ESV Bible.
- Modern Languages: Free German Tutor.
Interesting Stuff
- Art Galleries: Musée Du Louvre and The Huntarian.
- TED Mobile
- BrainPop
Note Takers
Looking at the list above, we're light on a number of subjects, including Music and Computing. Any suggestions on how we should plug the gap? Also, I want some games on there. Any suggestions from the Game Based Learning contingent?
Looking forward to seeing what people come up with
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Thanks for this Michael. It hadn't occured to me to look for that ttype of app. We are just about to move to Moodle and there are a couple of Moodle apps that might be worth checking out.
a few more:
Not an 'ipad' app but certainly iPhone:Teacher Tool
And for Moodle (although this won't work with Strathclyde's Moodle due to authentication systems...yet): mTouch
I actually heard an interesting comment the other day (and I wish I could remember from whom), that they like the iPad because it forces teachers to think of using a digital device as something besides just note taking. That the issues in some 1:1 programs are that teaching isn't changing and laptops become glorified pen & pencils. It would be interesting to see if this is true.....
P.S. I have really enjoyed my iPad so far - we will see how our students do with it.
Hi David
The iPad is interesting from an app perspective. I've blogged a wee bit about this and would suggest than many apps benefit from the bigger screen.
My interest stems from taking learning outdoors and what relates to this or would work well outside. Here 's a link to my blog index which may be of use here: http://creativestarlearning.blogspot.com/p/help.html
Best wishes
Juliet
Thanks Michael.
The teacher tool looks like it is trying to be comprehensive. Does anyone know if it integrates with school MIS or VLE systems? I am a bit concerned tough about such sensitive personal information being stored on a portable (and easily lost) device. Is the data encrypted in any way?
Hello Bethany
Your comment reminds me of the SAMR Model of technology adoption (see for example The SAMR Model). I would be quite happy if note taking uses got the technology in there because I suspect the more innovative uses would follow.
Let us know how your students get on with their iPads.
Hello Juliet
I think the iPad is ideal as a data collection pad for a whole range of activities. Thanks for sharing your link.
Thanks David - I've never heard of the SAMR model, but it seems like a great way to frame the way we think about technology integration.
Hello Again Bethany
It's a model that works at a common sense level and it's an idea that's been around a while. It reminded me of a book I saw in the 1980s (or 1990s?) called The Mac Is Not A Typewriter and Alan November's book Empowering Students With Technology that talked about the same kind of thing.
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