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Weekly iPad Resources and Suggestions from EdTechTeacher (5/21)

Posted on May 31, 2012 by bholland

We’ve had a big week at EdTechTeacher. iPad and web tools workshops in Florida, presentation at NYSCATE, and a big announcement coming next week. This set of resources is being posted via iPhone through the WordPress app. Enjoy!

Rover – The FREE education browser for your iPad!

Rover, powered by iSwifter, is a new iPad browser that plays Flash Content. This makes great education sites such as ABCya a possibility on the iPad.

Tags: iPad, apps, flash, browser, Rover, technology, elementary

SoundingBoard

This app lets you create sound boards on your iPad or iOS device. You can use both their symbols or your own pictures.

Tags: mobilelearning, iPad, apps, differentiation, education, elementary

iPads in High School | Scoop.it

Scoopit Page with tons of great links for using iPads in High Schools

Tags: Scoopit, High School

Ruckus Reader

This is an interesting take on eBooks for pre-school children. Though not free, the app includes audio books, games, and the ability to send a custom report on the students’ progress.

Tags: iPad, education, elementary, reading, ebooks

Montessori Letter Sounds HD for iPad

This is a good app for early readers and includes a phonetic alphabet.

Tags: mobilelearning, iPad, education, elementary, reading, montessori, app

Helping Students Make Better Movies on iPad (or any device) « EdApps.ca

Tips for making movies on an iPad

Tags: Movies, iMovie

Tools 4 Students

This could be the best $.99 spent on an app. Tools 4 Students includes 25 graphic organizers that can be annotated in the app and then shared via email. 

Tags: graphic organizer, concept map, iPad, apps, education, technology, elementary, english

Audiobooks:children’s favorite fairy tales 2

This free app provides 15 illustrated fairytales for younger children that includes audio.

Tags: iPad, education, elementary, reading, app, ebooks

How to Grade on an iPad | Snapguide

This is not only a great post, but also a good use of Snapguide.

Tags: grade, ipad, apps, education, technology, english

App Making for beginners

For a limited time, this app is free. Basically, it’s an app for making apps.

Tags: iPad, apps, technology

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  1. Tech stuff for teachers | Pearltrees says:
    June 4, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    [...] Weekly iPad Resources and Suggestions from EdTechTeacher (5/21) Talk to us. We have solutions tailored to meet the needs of the classroom teacher. Our summer workshops may be a great starting point. We also offer a variety of free webinars as well as resources for Teaching with Technology . [...]

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Tom Daccord, Director of EdTechTeacher, is an educational technology speaker, instructor, and writer who has worked with schools, districts, colleges and educational organizations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.

Justin Reich is the co-founder of EdTechTeacher, a fellow at the Berkman Center for Internet and Society, and the director of Online Community, Practice and Research at Facing History and Ourselves, an organization devoted to combating bigotry and nurturing democracy through history education.

Greg Kulowiec, an Instructional Trainer & Presenter, brings over eight years of teaching experience as a Social Studies teacher and Technology Integration Specialist to EdTechTeacher, writing about his classroom experiences and offering instructions for teachers.

Beth Holland coordinates all communications for EdTechTeacher - web sites, social media, and newsletters - as well as instructs at workshops, bringing expertise in elementary education as well as working with assistive technologies to the team.

Patrick Larkin brings to EdTechTeacher a wealth of administrative experience in effective technology integration in schools, is a nationally recognized education leader recognized for creating an immersive 1:1 iPad program, and serves as the newly appointed Assistant Superintendent for Learning for Burlington Public Schools in Massachusetts.

Shawn McCusker has 18 years of experience as a middle school and high school teacher. On Twitter, Shawn is the co-leader of #sschat and the creator of #1to1techat. He is currently an American Studies and World History teacher at William Fremd High School in Palatine, Illinois where he teaches in a 1:1 iPad classroom.
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