Working with the iPad Class SetsTechnology Management and Classroom Activities

Kevin ForgardInstructional Designer

Bristol Community College

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Working with the iPad Class SetsTechnology Management and Classroom Activities

Session Objectives:• Develop a basic understanding of

the concept of mobile learning• Learn the basics of the BCC iPad

distribution process• Develop a conceptual

understanding of how to use the iPad in a face-to-face class

History of iPads at BCC

The iPad class set functioning as a mobile

computer lab

History of iPads at BCC① Purchased first set of iPads – distributed to

faculty for pilot use – collected feedback

② Purchased iPad class sets with sync cart

③ Facilitated various training programs

④ Rolled cart into classrooms for initial student use

⑤ Distributed iPads to students in a learning

community for a semester (twice)

⑥ Integrated use into some courses

⑦ Continued support of iPads through training

What is mobile learning?

Mobile learning relates to iPads, iPhones, and all other tablet computers.

Time for a quiz

What is the name of the U.S.

science station on the South Pole?

Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station

What are some things to do in Xi’an China?

What are some things to do in Xi’an China?

Hint: There is no right answer

What is the most powerful tool of mobile computing devices?

Say Cheese!

Capture

Produce

Disseminate

iPad Distribution Model

Phase One: Get the iPads in

faculty hands

Phase Two: Train for

classroom use

Phase Three: Schedule in-class use and support

Phase Four: Develop

sustainability plan

Evaluate and identify useful apps

iPad FunctionalitiesScreencastCommunications

Content delivery

Desktop publishing

Reference

Data/File access

Assessment

Screencast/Lecture Capture

Explain EverythingVoiceThreadDoceriScreenChomp

Communications

TwitterVoiceThreadSkypeEmailCollege eLearning

Content Delivery

Air Sketch – remote whiteboardBlogsyPreziKeynote

Discipline Specific- Astronomy- Anatomy and

Physiology

Desktop Publishing/Notetaking

Evernote (and Skitch)

iAnnotate – for pdf

highlighting and

notetaking

Penultimate

iA Writer

Dragon dictation –

voice to text recorder

SimpleMind & Popplet

– mind mapping

Quickoffice

Assessment

Socrative (Teacher app lets you create quizzes – Student app is for answering)Chrome – use to access Google tools such as surveys

Concern: How to get things created on college iPads to faculty?

Homework

Concern: How to project what’s on the iPad?

Only 2nd generation and beyond

Concern: Who manages the iPads?

iPad Distribution Model

Phase One: Get the iPads in

faculty hands

Phase Two: Train for

classroom use

Phase Three: Schedule in-class use and support

Phase Four: Develop

sustainability plan

Evaluate and identify useful apps

Distribution models1:1 – 1 iPad per student

Bring iPads into class via a cart. Students use for just that class.

Most Popular Approach

Distribution models1:group – 1 iPad for groupOnly 4 or 5 iPads needed in a class

Distribute for more classes

Distribution models1:class – 1 iPad for a class

Instructor uses iPad similar to classroom computer- can pass it around

Similar to classroom desktop

Thanks for attending my session!

Kevin Forgard | Instructional DesignerBristol Community College (BCC)kevin.forgard@bristolcc.edu @kforgardwww.linkedin.com/in/kevinforgard/