SEPTEMBER+2012

From Elise September 9 2012 > A list of objectives for using iPads and then the apps to help you get there. Some amazing stuff. > **[]**



> Here is a link to all the apps mentioned in a book John Pipe has for borrowing: > **[]** > The Victorian (Australia) Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has a site devoted to iPads in Education > **[]** > Some good info re beginning apps. Subject apps vary from nil to very good. A lot of primary, but also secondary Here are some educational reasons for using the iPad:
 * Users to date are finding that through the use of different apps, students are able to choose the type of product they construct to demonstrate their understanding.
 * The iPad is a personal device and reasonably costed to act as a 1 to 1, anywhere, anytime learning device.
 * The abundance of apps and access to information on a vast range of topics allows students to pursue areas they are interested in learning about.
 * Notes can be kept in one spot, commented on and available anywhere.
 * The touch interface correlates to the technology students use in their everyday life and allows a high level of interactivity.
 * A 10 hour battery life means the iPad can be used throughout the entire school day.
 * The instant startup of the iPad means greater use of class time for learning.
 * There is anywhere, anytime access to current information that contains text, sound, images and interactivity. Information is represented with rich multimedia and data visualisation techniques.
 * Light and portable, easily carried in the school bag and to and from class.
 * Heavy schoolbooks could in time be replaced by virtual eBooks and these can be updated in a timely fashion. Documents and tasks can be uploaded to iBooks by the teacher and downloaded onto the iPad by the student and vice versa. Texts and documents can be annotated and commented on by multiple students and teachers.
 * The iPad is seen to be an intuitive device and minimal technical support is required.
 * The iPad can be used with peripherals. For example the iPad can be slotted into a case which connects to a full size keyboard for extended periods of writing. There are also a number of other docking options which provide access to a full sixed keyboard. Voice recognition apps can also be useful for inputting large amounts of text and is another option worth investigating.

> **[]** > Some not available here

All Subjects/General/Productivity
> Just for Daryl – this guy is great > **[]** > > Designed for PE Teachers and Coaches, this iPad app enables the tracking of up to 12 runners times and other vital statistics. Start by entering in the lap length and the number of laps your runners are to complete. Users can then choose to start all runners off at once or nominated and use a “start delay” value for handicapped races/training. As the runners complete a lap simply tap their name, to update the lap splits, speed, pace and much more for that runner. At completion of the race, you can email the results or archive them inside the app for review. > [|Cardiio Touchless Camera] > The best Heart Rate app I have come across. No need to touch the device, simply hold the front facing camera towards your face to complete the HR check. The app tracks capillary refill in your face to determine the HR response. Essentially as blood flows into capillaries your face becomes slightly brighter, and as the blood leaves the capillaries it becomes a more dull red colour. This can then be translated into a Heart Rate with astounding level of accuracy. Multiple uses in a PE classroom > [|Coopers Test]and [|Cooper Test HD] > A great app that enables the user to complete the class 12 Minute Run fitness test by simply placing the device in their pocket and running. There is also the Multi User mode. In this mode you can test up to 5 athletes simultaneously. Each time the athlete completes a lap of the track, you press the runners name to accumulate distances. The app then uses to the average speed of the runner to calculate predicted distance, while updating accurately when they cross the lap. The HD version enables the simultaneous tracking of up to 20 runners. > [|Fit Deck Basketball] > A super collection of challenge based Basketball Skill cards. Students can sort through the cards, which outline the skill and the target to complete various levels of difficulty. A great way to move students towards a more student centred, self paced environment within practical activities. > [|Finish Line Photos] > A great little app that combines a digital stopwatch with the digital camera. Simply use the app to snap a photo as athletes cross the finishing line. The app will overlay the finishing time with the finishing photo, creating a unique record of the race results. A perfect addition to cross country or athletic events. > [|Easy Assessment] > This wildly popular app has been completely redesigned based on your feedback. With over 20,000 downloads in the last 6 months, it sure has become a great way to capture and assess physical skills within PE. Users can now setup and import class lists and rubrics for enhanced data entry. For those of you who already have the original version of the app, you can update for free on your device by visiting the app store app.
 * [|Keynote] - A slideshow presentation program
 * [|Pages]- A word processing program
 * [|Numbers] - A spreadsheet application
 * [|iBooks] - a ereader book store.
 * [|Mobile Mouse] - Mobile Mouse instantly transforms your iPad into a wireless mouse and trackpad for your computer.
 * [|Bento] - Manage things with 25 ready to use databases.
 * [|GoodReader] - Within moments of downloading GoodReader, you’ll be transferring files from the computer to the iPad. Supports a wide range of files.
 * [|Note Taker HD] - An app for writing handwritten notes, diagrams, etc.
 * [|Sundry Notes Pro] - Sundry Notes is the first social note taking application. Write, draw, record and research right within the app – and then share your notes with others.Take notes right within your application, including: Write text (and change font color, size, etc.), draw anywhere in your notes, search Wikipedia, Google, and Google Books – and grab images from them for your notes using two fingers, Import PDFs from the internet, Import images from your photo library, record sound/voice, Change page background to graph paper, lined paper, legal paper, etc.
 * [|CourseNotes] - Take notes in class and keep them organized by subject area.
 * [|MindNode] - Mind mapping, brainstorming, organization.
 * [|iThoughtsHD] - A mind map tool for the iPad
 * [|Evernote] - Evernote turns the iPad into an extension of your brain, helping you remember anything and everything that happens in your life.
 * [|Stick It – Sticky Notes with Bump™] - Sticky notes you can share with other iPad Users
 * [|PrintCentral] - View, store, and print from the iPad
 * [|Educate] - The ultimate teacher’s companion providing mobile access to your student’s data, teaching strategies, eLearning tools, and timetable.
 * [|OmniGraffle] - Brainstorming, diagraming, charts, graphic design, etc.
 * [|GoDocs iPad/iPhone (Google Docs™ support)] - View, edit, share, and download Google Docs
 * [|Office² HD] - View, create, and edit Word and Excel files
 * [|Cramberry] - Create flash cards to study from.
 * [|Professor Garfield Cyberbullying] - Garfield and Friends share information about Cyberbullying
 * [|Professor Garfield Online Safety] - Garfield and Friends share information about Online Safety
 * [|eClicker] and [|eClicker Host]- A personal response system that allows teachers to poll their classes in real time.
 * [|Blackboard Presenter] - Turns iPad into a blackboard presenter using the VGA dongle. Mirrors iPad screen to the projector.
 * [|PDF Reader Pro Edition] - PDF reader.
 * [|WritePad for iPad] - WritePad lets you take notes in your own handwriting with an iPad stylus, pen, or even your finger.
 * [|Browser Duo] - Designed specifically for the iPad, Browser Duo takes advantage of the iPad’s amazing screen size to enable multi-tasking in the browser.
 * [|Run-Lap-Tap]