This session includes ideas for using the following technologies:* Digital camera * Digital video camera * iPod* Computer with internet connection * Document Camera* iPad * LCD projector & screen

But NOT a Smartboard (Interactive White Board!)

Digital Immigrants Vs. Digital Natives

Using a Digital Camera

Using a Cell Phone

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Fun and Easy Ways to Use

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Using an iPod

General Ideas for Using a Computer, Projector and aScreen

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FREE Animated Storybooks on the Web!

Animal Cam Websiteshttp://www.ustream.tv/explore/all

Using YouTube in the Classroom

Using Skype in the Classroom

Ideas for Using Google Earth

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Here are some ideas for using a DOCUMENT CAMERA in the classroom!

Setting up an iPad as a Document Camera

Projecting an iPad or iPod in the Classroom

Ways to Use the iPad or iPod in the Classroom

Finding the Best Apps (Paid or Free)

Keeping Kids (and Your Pocket Book) Safe on the iPad

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A Few Good Purchased Apps To Start With:

Free AppsVery often, you get what you pay for. But there are a few good ones out there!

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Making it Manageable

To make a folder:

To get rid of a folder:

Making the folders easy for kids to find:

To make apps easier to find:

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Bananas for Apps! Great Ideas for Using the iPad® & iPod®

in the Early Childhood Classroom

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To keep kids on just ONE designated app, use GUIDED ACCESS.

Recommended iPad covers:

Rules for the iPad:

For a free colorful poster download of these rules, please visit:

Teaching Kids to Share the iPads

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You will have to set a pass-code so that you can let

your students out of GuidedAccess when you are ready.

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Tips For The One iPad Classroom

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Favorite App for Teaching the Alphabet:

Best Apps for Printing:

Best White Board Apps

Favorite Apps for Counting and Sorting

Best Apps for General Math Skills

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Favorite Apps for Practicing Rhyme

Favorite Apps for Sight Word Practice

Favorite Apps for Sounding Out CVC Words and Phonics

Favorite story writing app:

Using Photobooth:

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iPlay & iLearn

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List of Related CitationsFun and Easy Ways to Use Technology in the Classroom

Presented by Heidi Butkus

100 iPad Tips and Tricks. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.top-ipad-video-converter.com/.

40 Amazingly Educational iPad Apps for Kids. (n.d.). Rerieved from http://www.on-lineclasses.org/2010/06/16/40-amazingly-educational-ipad-apps-for-kids/.

Elliott, L. (2011) Teach Like a Techie. Peterborough, NH: Crystal Springs Books.

Ferry-Perata, Elizabeth (2012). How to Extend the Learning Process with Young Childrenand Technology. The Journal of the California Association for the Education of Young Chil-dren, Winter, 2012.

IPads & iPods in the Classroom: A List of FREE Educational Apps and Everything You NeedTo Get Started. (2011, June 16). Retrieved fromhttp://teachinghappilyeverafter.blogspot.com/2011/06/introduction-to-ipadipods-for-classroom.html.

Jensen, E. (1998). Teaching with the Brain in Mind. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

Marzano, R., Pickering, J. & Pollock, J. (2001). Classroom Instruction That Works: Re-search-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement, Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

McBride, M. (2011, Aug. 9). Elementary School iPad Apps. Retrieved from http://palm-beachschooltalk.com/groups/ipadpilot/wiki/91b77/Elementary_School_iPad_Apps.html.

McIntosh, E. & Peck, M. (2005). Multisensory Strategies: Lessons and Classroom Manage-ment Techniques to Reach All Learners. New York, NY: Scholastic Inc.

Prensky, M. (2001) Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants. On the Horizon, Vol. 9 No. 5.

Rosenthal Tolisano, S. (2011, July 3) How to Create Your Own E-Book for Your iPad. Re-trieved from http://langwitches.org/blog/2011/07/03/create-your-own-e-book-for-your-ipad/.

Shelton, L. (2011, July 2). IPHONE/IPAD and Dr. Seuss [Web log comment]. Retrievedfrom http://gonnasetthiscircusdown.blogspot.com/search/label/Ipad.

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