As I have mentioned I have the opportunity to use the iPad 2 in the class for my teaching and for my students. I have had the opportunity to use many different apps and uses for the iPad which I hope to share. Some are my own ideas, some adapted from other teachers, some completely taken from others.
1. tchr_nts - I was frustrated with this app at first because it takes a bit of trial and error, however, this is one of the most useful apps for someone who believes in and attempts to use observations to get a great understanding of what/how my students learn. I can take pictures, photos and sort notes based on name, subject area or skill.
2. Numbers - I hate excel and spreadsheets. This app has made me a believer in spreadsheets again. I use this app as a daily planner, observation checklist, checklists for reading/writing/tasks. This is one of the ways to go paperless in the class.
3. GoodReader - This is an app for keeping scanned and created documents. It allows you to organize and use annotated copies of documents.
4. Dropbox - Allows me to share documents between myself and other teachers.
5. Paperdesk - Note taking for anything.
6. Twitter - Couldn't learn without my PLN (Professional Learning Network)
There are many apps for the LOTS - Lower Order Thinking but not many for HOTS - Higher - So my goal is to now use the iPads in this manner with the students.
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