iPad+for+ELLs

iPad for ELLS
OELL staff meeting November 16th 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Presented by Carolyn Semet Technology Innovation Specialist Manhattan Office of Educational Technology


 * Time || Topic || Resources ||
 * 10:00 || Introduction to the iPad in ELL Education || Access this agenda:
 * 10:00 || Introduction to the iPad in ELL Education || Access this agenda:


 * http://tinyurl.com/iPadforELLs**

Read: ELL to Go || > Use your DOE email account to create the classroom iTunes account
 * 10:15 || iPad Basics, Tips and Tricks || * Update to iTunes 10.5 and IOS 5 on your devices
 * **The iPad is NOT a laptop. It is a large iTouch. But is has 10 HOURS of battery life which means you can use it ALL DAY without charging.**
 * Suggestion: Create your classroom iTunes account using an iTunes gift card.
 * Setting up Your iPad to the DOE Network
 * You can no longer setup email access on new mobile devices as of **Thursday, November 10th.** __No additional users__ will be allowed to receive email via NYCDOE’s Exchange ActiveSync.
 * Do's and Don'ts for managing iTouches and iPads in the classroom
 * Organize your iPad Apps - Can create folders to group apps through iTunes or directly on your device by placing icons on top of each other. Add up to 6 apps in your bottom tray.
 * 10 iPad Keyboard Tips
 * Apps enable you to differentiate instruction for students.
 * **You can view iPhone or iTouch apps on your iPad, but it is best to download the iPad version as it will utilize the larger screen on the iPad** ||
 * 10:45 || APP Highlight || APPS for ELLs should promote Literacy & Language acquisition

Suggested APPS for teachers and students:

This student uses Dragon Dictation to write his blog: Hagan's World of Awesome Example:PreK Trip to the Farm
 * Evernote - Create text, photo and audio notes FREE
 * Dragon Dictation -FREE Dragon Dictation is an easy-to-use voice recognition application that allows you to easily speak and instantly see your text or messages. In fact, it’s up to five (5) times faster than typing on the keyboard.
 * Drop Box - Sync and share files online and across computers FREE
 * Free Translate - FREE Google translate app - need Wi-Fi access
 * iTranslate - FREE translation and enables learning of language
 * BrainPop - a new featured free movie everyday
 * Dictionary.com - can look up meaning of words and hear pronunciations
 * Audio Memos - FREE Voice Recorder on the iPad ||
 * 11:15 || Creating with the iPad using free apps: Storykit and ShowMe || StoryKit is a free app that enables you to create an electronic storybook.

Show MeInteractive Whiteboard- is a free app that enables students to easily create and share tutorials Example: Lattice Method of Multiplication

Photopad - allows you to edit photos using your iTouch or iPad

Photo Transfer App - allows you to transfer photos over WiFi between your computers and mobile devices || APP Recommendations
 * 11:45 || SHARE || Share your stories and tutorials in this discussion forum and look at another person's story and comment ||
 * 12:00 || Classroom

Finding Applications || Start with this list of resources: List of recommended Apps for Classroom Use

Can also search within iTunes under the App store ||
 * 12:00 and beyond || Other Resources for Educational Apps || * iPads for ELLs - Suggestions for iPad Apps for ELLs
 * iPad Apps for English Language Teachers
 * The 25 best iPad apps for kids - interactive book apps for low cost
 * Kathy Schrock's Bloomin iPad - free apps organized by levels of Bloom's revised Taxonomy
 * Kathy Schrock's iPad in the Classroom
 * iTouch in Education - comprehensive list of links to resources for using iTouches in education including suggested free apps and ideas for use in the classroo
 * Apps for Education - from the APPLE website
 * Lucy's Favorite Education Apps
 * iPod Touch Apps for K - 12 from an Apple representative
 * 50 Fun iPhone Apps to Get Kids Reading and Learning
 * Hottest Apps for iTouch
 * Special Education Apps for the iPod Touch or iPhone
 * Time Magazine's list of Top Ten Education Apps for iTouch
 * 50 Educational Apps for the iPod Touch
 * iPodsibilities - review of Ed Apps by Apple Distinguished Educator
 * FREE Apps found on our MOET Training iTouches
 * NYC Educators share their favorite free educational iTouch App on our learning network ||

Additional Resources
iTunes 10.5 Update Features 50 iPad 2 Tips and Tricks 68 Interesting Ways to Use an iPad in the Classroom

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