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Working with the iPad Class Sets Technology Management and Classroom Activities Kevin Forgard Instructional Designer Bristol Community College Presentation available at:
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Presentation discusses efforts at Bristol Community College in integrating the iPads into its technology classroom toolbelt.
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Working with the iPad Class SetsTechnology Management and Classroom Activities
Kevin ForgardInstructional Designer
Bristol Community College
Presentation available at:
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)[email protected] @kforgardwww.linkedin.com/in/kevinforgard/
