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Objectives. To become familiar with the main controls and functions of the tablet devices To discuss how tablet devices can be used effectively in the classroom To demonstrate how tablet devices can promote active learning methodologies. What is a tablet PC?. Touchscreen as primary input

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  1. Objectives • To become familiar with the main controls and functions of the tablet devices • To discuss how tablet devices can be used effectively in the classroom • To demonstrate how tablet devices can promote active learning methodologies

  2. What is a tablet PC? • Touchscreen as primary input • Smaller and lighter than average laptop • Some work with light pens • Multitouch input – multiple fingers for zoom etc • Not seen as replacements for laptops and desktops

  3. Tablet PCs • Tablets • iPads • Operating systems – iOS and Android • Like any other piece of technology in a school, tablets should be considered in the context of the elearning plan • Notes can be added to the elearning planning template during the course of the week

  4. Tablets? • Advice sheet 38

  5. Getting to know your iPad

  6. Take a look at the back also!

  7. App Purchase

  8. Interrogate Apps • Interrogate apps – there are so many to choose from, it is difficult to see if they are of use. There are some good websites to assist in the process: • Three websites with potential suggestions in terms of apps related to all areas of the curriculum • http://www.tmadeeasy.com/home/category/all-subjects • http://www.appitic.com/index.php/themes/themes • http://appsineducation.blogspot.ie/p/maths-ipad-apps.html

  9. Using Tablet PCs in the classroom • Individual work • Group activity • Whole class • Station teaching • SEN classroom

  10. Whiteboard Apps • Show Me Sample Lesson • Educreations

  11. Curriculum Apps • Educreations - Assessment • Notability – Assessment • Keynote – Assessment / Presentation • Planets, Serial Bulbs & Anatomy – Science • World War I & II - History • Collins Big Cat Series & Build a Story – Literacy • Vocabulary Builder, Spelling Test, Sock Puppets & Grammar Jammer, WWP Vocab - Literacy • Twinkl & Pocket Phonics – Early Literacy

  12. Numeracy Apps • Beluga Maths – Algebra, Number & Measures • Mathlands – Puzzles & Investigations • Sushi Maths - Operations • Maths in Action & Counting Carral – Early Maths • Math Problems – Word Problems & Ten Frames • Place Value & Slate Maths – HTU • Thinking Blocks – Problem Solving • Kid’s Journal – Self Assessment

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  14. Objectives • To become familiar with the main controls and functions of the tablet devices. • To discuss how tablet devices can be used effectively in the classroom • To demonstrate how tablet devices can promote active learning methodologies

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