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Tech tools that assist all students to be independent learners & teachers to become better teachers
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iPurpose before iPad

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"The two above images are good examples of purposeful thinking about iPad usage in schools.

One, a screenshot of an oft-used tool known as 'iPad As.. by edtechteacher.org', focuses on what the iPad can be used for and provides links to various apps that can be utilised for those functions. It goes without saying that it is a very useful website for schools thinking about iPads. It provides nutshell explanations of a number of apps that relate to each iPad as… category as well as pricing. It’s a good introduction into the functionality of the iPad that counteracts the misconception of iPad as consumption NOT creation tool.

The other, The Padagogy Wheel, is one of many variations on applying Bloom’s Taxonomy of skills to iPad apps. It develops from the general learning action verbs/skills we want our students to acquire to technology based activities that relate to these skills and finally to a selection of apps that can support this development."

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The post continues to explore the issues noted above and raises the question of how to blend the best of both options. Gleeson goes on and raises specific areas where he would like others to provide feedback. Three of the seven areas are listed below.

* Examples of apps that help to develop specific skills

* Additional skills that have not been listed

* Examples of good pedagogical practice with apps

Continue to scroll down the post and you will find a table that slows the skills he has come up with and see where it is currently populated. Already there are a number of responses providing additional suggestions.

As Gleeson says this is "a herculean task" and I look forward to seeing the finished product.

Ante Lauc's curator insight, April 29, 2013 2:39 AM

Is it alopoieticnu or autopoietic method?

Camille Lutz's curator insight, April 29, 2013 11:27 PM

This information is helpful when looking at pedagogy and technology.

Tracy Hanson's curator insight, May 1, 2013 7:22 AM
Both useful tools when setting up your iPad efficiently
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Naace: The iPad as a Tool For Education - a case study

Naace: The iPad as a Tool For Education - a case study | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

Quoting the abstract from the report:

"This study review the impact on learning and teaching of the introduction of iPad devices an Longfield Academy, Kent since September 2011. It finds that with the majority of pupils now having the devices, there has been a significant and very positive impact on learning, as well as significant and still developing changes in pedagogy. Students are very positive about the devices and the impact they have on their motivation, ability to research, communicate and collaborate while staff increasingly exploit the range of educational Apps made available...The outcomes at Longfield clearly demonstrate the value of the iPad as an educational tool."

A detailed report that provides information that will assist any school that may be looking at implementing iPads. If you are using iPads in your school, or are considering implementing a 1-to-1 iPad initiative take the time to read this report.

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Tranformative Use of iPads in the Education: Pedagogy, Examples, Activities

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This SlideShare provides a look at how iPads my be used to tranform education. Chock full if examples and activities as well as pedagogy chances are you will find some new ideas and resources in this resources from SilviaTolisano.

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BalancEdTech - home

"Welcome to the BalancEdTech wiki! We believe educators must be knowledgeable and comfortable with curriculum, pedagogy, and technology in order to "teach". Our blog posts, articles, presentations, workshops, and consulting focus on helping educators weave curriculum, pedagogy, and technology into engaging and rigorous learning. We also believe people learn best by doing AND reflecting, both of which are integral to our workshops." (Workshops available at wiki.)

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