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A tiny bit about your presenter: Mary Phillips teaches at Dudley
STEM School in Battle Creek. When she's not teaching, Mary enjoys
sewing, quilting, painting, reading, belly dancing, fishing, camping,
dog carting, and ham radio. She is an avid member of the #MichEd
Twitterati and loves sharing resources with others.
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Microphone
(teeny tiny
pinhole mic)
Apps
(applications)
Home button
Power
button
Rear facing
camera (high
definition and
great for
filming)
FaceTime
camera
Volume toggle
and mute/screen
lock button

IOS 6,
where have
you been?
Blocking access to
log out and share mean
students check in with
teacher when they are
done.
Guided access allows us to restrict student access to a single app. Guided access
also allows us to restrict access to features within the app by "graying out" certain
parts of the screen. A pass code is needed to end guided access, making it a great
tool for management, allowing us to concentrate on student achievement, not
student behavior.
K-2 tip: Use guided access during photo scavenger hunts! Lock video toggle and
FaceTime camera.

Lights action camera! Before the camera was added the the iPad, the iPad
was just a handheld computer. The camera is a real
game changer. Don't underestimate how much
meaning can be embedded in a single photograph
nor how much decision making can go into one
shot. Take your students on a scavenger hunt
around your school property and you will see want
I mean. Teach students the basics of visual literacy
and really enjoy your MOBILE devices.
Did somebody
say cheese?
iPads are mobile devices.
Keeping them on student
desks constantly is a
disservice to your
students.

K-2 tip: take the time to
teach students how to
take a photo. A few simple
rules go a long way. 1.
For most student work,
the subject should fill
the shot. 2. Birdseye view
should be used foal
shots of papers and
books.
Shortcut to
photo roll
Just click here!
Shutter button is
finally where your thumb
is anyways. Go ahead, try
it!!
Video/still
camera
toggle

In schools, we take the time to teach
writing tools -- literary devices and
conventions, but we rarely give name
to visual conventions. Today students
consume so much media that this is
the perfect time to make friends with
our art teachers and start talking
shop. Take the time to learn and teach
basic camera shots and teach students
why each shot is used. Voila! You've
laid the groundwork for digital
storytelling.

Teach students how to
take a Birds-eye shot for
all papers, books, and
photos of manipulatives. This
will make the image clear to
read and provides the perfect
opportunity to teach what the
heck a birds-eye shot is!!
Teach your students
how the industry works:
No digital zoom! For that
close up, get the camera
closer to the subject.
K-2 tip: give students a sheet of
construction paper for shots of
manipulatives. The paper frames
the shot, gives the students
something to write on, and keeps
the mess to a minimum.

Going on a photo scavenger hunt?
Be clear to teach students how to
stop, take the photo, then start
moving again. Practice this in the
form of a game. Consider mimicking
goofy tourists to get your point
across.
K-2 tip: iPad Minis work great for
"field work", but smaller students
can work in teams: 1 holds the iPad,
the other takes the photo.
Newer ipad cameras (3rd gen &
newer) allow for photos with auto
focus and depth. Don't forget to
teach students how t select the
focus of the photo. For 99% of the
time, this should be the subject
(what the photo is all about.)
a bit shaky? Take
photos as you inhale. Your
photos will be still. Lighting
makes a big difference, too.
Brighter lighting = faster
shutter speed. Faster
shutter speed means less
wiggles.

Rule of thirds (in 140
characters or less): great
things happen at
intersections.
Rule of thirds is a great starting point for teaching
students how to frame quality photos. This works for
film "edits", too. Just as we teach students how to
construct a complete sentence, we should teach kids
how to construct a proper shot. When students get
good at sentences, we let them break the subjectpredicate
rule, we let kids break the rule of thirds
rule when they become fluent with the camera.
Paired with shots, rule of thirds becomes the
scaffolds. For example, use a medium shot for
dialogue. Frame characters' eyes at the top third
intersections. For K-2, focus on teaching students
how to fill the photo with the subject matter.
one more tip: keep the iPad in
a horizontal position for
better photos.

Do you have your volume app
purchasing program account yet?
The process takes like a zillion
steps (give or take 1 or 2) but is
worth it. The great majority of apps
listed in the VAPP are 50% off
"retail." Sorry, book publishers have
not worked out a similar plan for
iBooks yet.
Welcome to one of the funnest parts of owning
mobile devices ... App shopping!! The Apple
Apps Store arguably remains the front runner
in the education market. The selection and
overall quality of apps makes for a daunting
task of selecting the right ones for your
program. However, lots of resources are
available to make the process a bit easier.
Remember, there is no perfect app, only the
apps that are perfect for your program. Never
be afraid to download an app and check it out
for yourself. Worst case scenario, you're out
one license.

Screenshots are
here. Use a swiping
motion (page turn) to
see more.
Search bar lets
you find exactly what
you need.
Education tab shows
the latest and
greatest education
apps.
What are others
saying about this app?
Always check for the
reviews of the most
recent version.

Free? Sometimes the price
is too good to be true. Check
for in-app purchases or a paid
version. If there is a paid
version, check the volume app
purchasing for a volume
discount.
The description of the app
usually includes features.
Check that the app will actually
do what you want it to do. (The
relevant stuff is usually buried
below all of the
"accolades.")

IEAR and APPitic are great resources to find out about apps by other educators. Iear
is a network of teachers passionate about mobile technology. Appitic is maintained
by apple distinguished educators, featuring apps organized by multiple categories
and taxonomies. App reviews and webcasts provide a veritable resource.
#ipadchat
#edtech
#edapp
#mlearning
#macul13
#elemchat
Some of your best ideas for iPads in your classroom and special deals on apps will
come from your Tweeps. If you are not on twitter yet, you now have a wonderful
reason to join. These hashtags will get you moving in the right direction.

Setting up the volume app
purchasing program takes a
bit of time and besides, you'll
be excited to get started. So do
exactly that. Get started with
free apps and start the
conversation of how iPads can
impact learning. Then dig into
paid apps and refine your
program based on your
students' needs.

Learn how to make your
own QR codes and add a
digital layer to your
classroom walls!

A quick note on recommended apps:
These apps are my favorite places to get started, but are not the only good ones it
there. I believe every elementary iPad program should star with the following
kinds of apps: graphic organizer, diagram/annotation, basic photo editor,
screencastng, drawing/stamp, ebook reader, qr code reader, digital storytelling,
video/audio production, and accessibility tools.
At the end of the day, the best app is the one that works for you and your students.

Techsmith's screenchomp
is a staple for any
classroom.
Om nom lets you
know the status of
your upload
So, what exactly is screencasting? Screencasting is one
of the simplest forms of video production. It is a video
made when you draw on your screen and talk at the
same time. Easy peasy, lemon-squeezey! Kids love to
screencast because its easy and fun. You'll love
screencasting because it gives you a glimpse of what kids
know how to do.
Ask any iPad fanatic and they all have their fave
screencasting tool. Mine is screenchomp because its
easy, free, and remains a Staple at our school despite an
ever-growing collection of similar apps out there.
Drawing tools
are totally
customizable!
Record your voice
and drawings

What are those 3
rectangles? Three
screens give you plenty of
space for long equations
or detailed images.
K-2 tip: teach young students how to fill
the top rectangle with their picture. No
need to shift the image means easy
screencasting.

Perfection is overrated! Get kids
published. Is the content clear?
Then don't worry about the
background stuff or the stutters.

K-2 tip: teach young
students to draw
first, record second.
Sentence frames also
help nervous Students
gain confidence.
Multitouch gesture: use
2 fingers to move image,
before and during
recording! Arrows appear
in the direction your
image will move.
The more you screencast, the better you
get. The more your students screencast, the
better they get. There is something to be
said with allowing your students enough
opportunities, both big and small, to
develop a kind of fluency or confidence with
screencasting and recording of any sort.
Your classroom will be richer for it!

Organize your
throughts
Never underestimate the power of graphic organizers! Visual
representations of student learning and understanding are
full of student thinking and decision making. Visual
representations means all students can participate and show
their learning.
There are lots of options out there for mind mapping tools.
Popplet is my favorite for its ease of use and price. (Even the
full version of popplet is very affordable.) Limited shapes
and color selections means that students focus on the
content and not the design.
Share and
export

Limited color choices
means kids focus on
content, not design.
Add text,
drawings, and
photos
Webs are not the only
option! Think step-bystep,
hierarchies,
matching ... Every
organizer involves
higher level thinking
and packs a real punch.

Zoom in and out as
needed to add all
your wonderful
ideas.
Organize photos from a
scavenger hunt. Have
students categorize photos
by shape. Drawings over the
photos help shapes "pop."
Use popplet to help
students organize their
writing. Here, students work
on one iPad to craft
arguments and counter
arguments about school
uniforms.

Time to get your Skitch on! Skitch is another staple for any iPad program.
Skitch allows users to annotate images with
arrows, text, drawings, and shapes. Through
the thoughtful use of these tools, students can
easily showcase their learning. Unlike
screencast, the results are static and not
recorded. There is not audio in Skitch, but don't
let that fool you. There are many high impact
ways Skitch can be used. Skitch can be used
with an Evernote account or on its own. Skitch
images, like popplet images, can be exported to
the camera roll for easy retrieval by other apps.

Take a screenshot of
anything! Press the home button
and power button together. See the
flash and hear the click? Your
screenshot is waiting for your
Skitch.
... Or not, you can
always export pics to
the camera roll before
you start a new sKitch.

Shapes
Highlighter
& free draw
Blur

Ebooks come in a variety of formats and features, so it
can be a bit overwhelming. A great start are free
ebooks available through iTunes. You will see the
features and be able to learn what features you like
best. PDFs also display nicely in iBooks but with
limited features. Still, PDFs are an easy way to add
custom content to your iPads and digital features make
iBooks a powerful literacy tool.
iBook files and PDFs
both display beautifully in
iBooks with features available
for each. Text search and
bookmarks are generally
available no matter the file
type.

Management tip: do teach
students how to customize their
texts, but give them a time limit on
customizing their book so that
they focus on reading and not
fiddling.

Different screens for
different environments. A
dimmer screen is easier on
the eyes than a bright one, no
matter what the page color.
Larger text will be easier
for young students to
select and highlight.

Management tip? Sharing iPads with
others? Assign students to the same iPad.
This makes workflow easier, especially if you
do not utilize tools such as iCloud, google
docs, or Evernote (we're not there yet, either!).
Have students take a screenshot of their notes.
If they throw it into Skitch they can throw their
name on it and drop it into the camera roll or
Evernote. Voila! Evidence of student
learning.

This app right here, is the
bomb-diggity.
Create b-e-a-utiful
trading cards easily. Even
cooler than the online
interactive we all love!
Critical thinking is
embedded in every
question. 120 character
limit challenges older
students to make every
word count.
ReadWriteThink and the IRA/NCTE are firmly
cemented as my favorite literacy resource with
their first app, Trading Cards. Critical thinking,
text features, metacognition and comprehension
are all embedded in this dynamic, powerful app.
(And did I mention its free?) no in-app purchases
mean that it's a must have for any iPad program.
Additions to the app such as camera and Photo
Roll access means that trading cards can be a
100% digital creation. Multiple user profiles,
trading card collections and beautiful export
options means that this will quickly win your
heart as one of your favorites, too.

Guiding questions help
students navigate each
topic with depth.

Guiding questions help
students with each
field.

Don't let typing skills get in
the way of great thinking. Allow
students to use The microphone.
Perfect for reluctant readers &
writers.
Only 1 iPad? Let students
construct A card after reading a
Book. Cards become a record of their
reading as a small group or individually and
let you assess student skills. Consider
creating a card together after a who,e
group reads loud to demonstrate a
multitude of mini lessons.

Whatever are those crazy barcode things? Quick
response codes, or QR codes, are barcodes that hold
an incredible amount of information ... Over 7000
characters! Developed by Denso to track stock,
they quickly took the advertising industry by
storm. But they have a place in your classroom,
too, and can play an important part in making iPad
content both accessible and dynamic within the
classroom. Who doesn't love walls that talk?
Interactive bulletin boards? Possibilities are many!
Scan and all qr code
readers use the camera to
"read" the code.
No need to login.
(I never have!!)

Offline when you find a qr
code? No problem! Scan now
reads qrcodes from your camera
roll. Crazy, huh?

View documents and
download, even long after
scanning the qr code. Consider
attaching qr codes to PDFs you
want added to your iPads.
Students download the PDF and
save it to iBooks. Easy peasy!
K-2 tip: qr codes are easy for young
students, too! Attach qr codes to audio,
websites, PDFs, graphic organizer templates,
or videos for easy access. No need to type in
those horrendous web addresses!

Magnetic poetry, huh? Heck yes! Don't let the simple
interface of Word Mover fool you. Vocabulary
acquisition and word use are rich with deep learning
opportunities. The visual layers afforded by Word
Mover are both stunning and another opportunity
for embedded meaning. Consider using Word Mover
in lieu of words to know pages or rote vocabulary
activitiesand you will start to see the opportunities.
Word Mover "walls" can be a powerful substitution
for word clouds, too.
Create word clouds, magnetic
poetry and get at critical thinking &
literacy strategies through a visually
appealing, easy-to-use interface.

Create multiple users to
keep track of student work.
Sharing a lab? Assign one iPad
to each student. This makes
sharing a lot easier!
Let students add their own
words. This transforms this
activity and requires important
decision-making not apparent
when the word list is provided
for the student.
Magnetic poetry isn't just for eLA!
Consider letting students capture
important take-aways from research or
nonfiction. Larger text is more important and
voila, you have a found poem that gets at the main
idea and supporting details. Students will
enjoy the creative aspect and might not even
realize all of the thinking that they are
doing!!