Presentation on theme: "1 iPods and iPads - The Possibilities Handheld Learning in the Classroom."— Presentation transcript:
1 iPods and iPads - The Possibilities Handheld Learning in the Classroom
2 What’s this all about? These devices are drawing attention from educators that are enthusiastically integrating them into their classrooms. What can they offer learners? How do you manage and deploy them? Would you like to learn more?
5 Engage students in learning Enhance teaching Increase Motivation Individualised instruction Accommodate multiple learning styles Take it anywhere? Expand learning beyond the classroom
6 The Opportunities Individual Learning Devices Student created podcasts/videos Student publishing Journaling/writing Investigations Collecting/Monitoring Data Graphing Audiobooks Content-specific reinforcement activities Enrichment with edu-games Virtual Field Trips, Tours Webquests Personal Information Manager Learning Stations Targeted activities around a specific theme Integrated step in a project- based unit Paired Activities Shared whiteboard space Paired tutorial games MFL practice Whole Groups Journaling Writing prompts Whole group formative assessment Small Groups Student-created tutorials Collaborative writing and editing