Jan+2013+Session


 * Agenda**


 * 9:00-9:15--Sharing Session, How Did You Get the iPad Into Your Students Hands? **
 * How did you do it?
 * students helped teacher set up Apple TV
 * last year several students involved; this year branched out - formed a team that will stay in school even after Design Team phase has ended
 * leadership team used (FCCLA), Used Dropbox
 * School Improvement - putting together a slideshow/video (students involved); emailing videos from iPad (not possible with computer)
 * video editing done on computer
 * students are comfortable using both the computer and the iPad for video editing; a stylus makes it easier
 * Where there drawbacks or limitations?
 * elementary school has an iPad cart - iTunes accounts an issue
 * school district is making the decision what device to select in 1:1 initiative (iPad, laptop)
 * printing
 * Word documents (typing)
 * personal preference
 * what is the best Smart filter for iPads? iPads work around the filtering system. The current trend is to teach students responsible use (social media).


 * 9:15-9:30--Discussion, How Did You Use the Apple TV in Your Classroom? **
 * Issue with connecting to SmartBoard
 * SmartBoard pens don't work with iPad, sometimes don't work with laptop
 * it is possible to put a password on Apple TV to prevent accidental connection (recommended for school use)
 * more teachers are getting access to iPads and Apple TV
 * onsite technology support is important when issues arise, makes integration difficult


 * 9:30-9:45--Ideas for Using One iPad in the Classroom. **
 * multimedia display, class apps, photographs and video, pupil sharing, teacher tools, lesson building
 * Mary's graphic organizer


 * 9:45-11:30--Presentation Showcase **


 * 11:30-12:00--Reflection **
 * 1) Did having this device affect the learning environment in your classroom?
 * 2) Looking into next year what do you need to continue this process?
 * 3) What were some of the problems you had?
 * 4) What advice would you give a teacher who is planning on purchasing a mobile device? Has your school purchased or does it plan to purchase mobile devices?

12:00-12:30--Lunch


 * 12:30-1:45--iTunes U **
 * in catalog you can search through Categories, Institutions (K-12), Top Charts
 * courses and collections
 * can create content through iTunes U, but have to have permission from NDE to post
 * can post privately to your institution so that it is not universally accessible
 * ** Ted Talks **
 * Richard St. John: "Success is a continuous journey" video
 * ** Khan Academy **
 * Business-oriented topics (videos)
 * Pay-Day Loans video
 * ** Gooru Collections ** Free search engine for learning
 * resources, collections, quizzes


 * Managing Multiple Devices with the same account (monitoring messages and emails)
 * Settings-Messages (and) FaceTime- Send and Receive - set up additional email accounts for separate individuals


 * Tony Vincent Learning in Hand Latest News


 * 1:45-2:00--Training Requests & Year 3 Plan **
 * current proposal is to provide MacBook Pro laptop computers for all participants next year
 * Keep same fall training schedule, move 2nd semester date into Feb (Wed)
 * syncing new laptop to existing device - bring current laptop
 * app management and organization


 * 2:00-3:00--App Smackdown with DT2 **
 * Class Dojo (Chris Good): set up classes, put students in class, behavior tracking, report generating and sharing, free
 * Pogoplug (Michele Schmidt): remote access to computer, flash drive files
 * Appstart (Mandy Hochstein): helpful info for first-timers on devices, intro to apps available
 * AppyDay(Mandy Hochstein): free apps
 * Reflector (Marilyn Whitaker): mirror your device wirelessly
 * AirServer (Corey Dahl): another mirroring app (a little more reliable than Reflector)
 * Prezi (Mandy Hochstein): alternative to PowerPoint
 * CCal 11 (Michele Schmidt): Google calendar sync
 * Flashcardlet (Marcy Roeber): flashcard generator
 * Quizlet (Marilyn Whitaker): another flashcard generator
 * AppsGoneFree (Chris Good): apps that are available for a limited time for free
 * Dropbox
 * Twitter
 * Dragon (Patty Finney): an easy-to-use voice recognition app, take oral notes, email them
 * Idea Sketch (Corey Dahl): create and share diagram
 * GroupShot (Michele Schmidt): photo editing tool that allows you to replace parts of picture from another photo
 * Frame Magic (Michele Schmidt): create and share photo collage
 * (Chris Good):
 * Financial Football (Brian Fanta): fun game to improve financial literacy