iPad Set-Up • Find the Settings icon on your iPad and touch it

• In the new window, touch the region designated “Wi-Fi” on the left hand side

• Under “Choose a Network,” select “IU Secure”

• Login using your username and passphrase

• Click “ok” on the certificate

• Exit settings and launch Safari

• Do a Google search to see if you are connected to the Internet

iPULs: Using iPads to Promote the Principles of Undergraduate

Learning (PULs) Jake Streepey, Amanda Cecil, Willie Miller, Jonathan Rossing, Suzan Stamper

Edward. C. Moore Symposium on Teaching Excellence

February 25, 2011

Overview

• iPad FLC started in Fall 2010 • Multi-disciplinary team exploring the use of iPads

to enhance student learning • Up to 40 iPads available for classroom use • Current research focusing on student attitudes

toward iPad for driving – Engagement – Learning

Session Objectives

• Demonstration of PUL-focused class activities using the iPad –PUL1e - All members –PUL1b - Jake Streepey, Physical Education –PUL1a - Jonathan Rossing, Communication Studies –PUL1a - Suzan Stamper, English –PUL2 - Amanda Cecil, Tourism, Convention, and Event

Management –PUL3 - Willie Miller, University Library

• Q&A dedicated to exploration of iPad use in other classroom settings

Comprehend and Interpret (PUL1b)

•Course: P391 Biomechanics •Objective: To illustrate how forces acting on body contribute to movement

•Benefit: iPad serves as a mini-laboratory

xSensor: views“real-time” acceleration Accelerometer Data Pro: records acceleration OmniGS: plots acceleration

iPad Apps

iPad Activity

In the “Utilities” folder, touch xSensor Tap the in the bottom right hand corner

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Communication (PUL1b) & Application of Knowledge (PUL 3)

• Course: COMM-G201 – Communication Theory

• Objective: To apply communication theory to current events, common scenarios, and familiar problems

• Benefit: iPad promotes collaborative learning and knowledge creation / application

Popplet: concept mapping app Safari: web browser

iPad Apps

iPad Activity Tap “Productivity” folder. Then, tap Popplet.

In the lower half of the screen tap “Make new Popplet”

Name your popplet, pick a color, and click “make it so.”

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iPad Activity • Double tap anywhere to create a new text box

(“Popple”). Tap on a Popple.

• Write in the Popple by tapping circle with “T.”

• Change its color by tapping circle with rounded rectangle inside.

• Move it by dragging it around screen.

• Draw in it by tapping circle with pen icon.

• Change its size by dragging triangle at bottom right of Popple.

Express Ideas (PUL1a) • Course: ENG G011 English for Academic Purposes II

to help non-native speakers of English develop their academic communication skills, primarily in the comprehension, interpretation, and analysis of texts, and their critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze and synthesize material that they read

• Objective: To guess vocabulary in context and to comprehend English grammar in context

• Benefit: To encourage more participation in class activities

Safari: access Forms in Google Docs

iPad App

Try it.

http://tinyurl.com/iPULs

Critical Thinking (PUL2)

• Course: TCEM 472: Global Tourism Seminar • Objectives:

– Create a concept map that is inclusive of multiple individuals’ideas and positions – Organize a the topics and key points of group presentation and ensure each

group member is clear on his/her role

• Benefit: iPad offers a unique way to organize thoughts and connect ideas and/or concepts

iBrainstorm: multiple iPads share common screen

iPad App

Integration and Application of Knowledge (PUL 3)

• Course: Journalism J-100 • Objective: To brainstorm a research topic and find a book,

scholarly journal article, and newspaper article to support a research project on the topic.

• Benefits: – Students demonstrate research skill in mobile and traditional web

environments. – Students can easily collaborate and express critical thought in

creative ways.

Popplet: concept mapping app University Library Mobile

iPad Apps