You have a new iPad, now what? One of the first things to keep in mind is that the iPad is not a computer. It is not a computer replacement. It is a mobile device – essentially, a giant iPod Touch – but what an amazing device it is! While keeping iPad limitations in perspective, Chris Casal constantly experiments with …
Although the iPad is promoted as being intuitive and easy-to-use right out of the box, some features might not be readily apparent to all, and new users can often benefit from a brief overview of what’s available. This webinar will provide a basic orientation to the iOS platform, and will highlight basic features of the iPad, such as iPad anatomy, …
While working together can often lead to great projects and develop collaborative skills, it can sometimes also create logistical problems as students try to share and integrate information. However, the iPad can help you and your students easily overcome many of these problems. This webinar will provide an overview of several free iPad apps that make it easier for students …
Have you been looking for the perfect way to document student progress, knowledge, performance, and anecdotals? In this webinar, join Dr. Monica Burns as she shows how to create forms to efficiently keep track of notes, anecdotal evidence, baselines, assessments, and more using one of her favorite free and customizable tools – Google Forms! Whether you’re carrying a tablet, using …
While Google is widely known for tools such as its search engine, Google Docs, Google Drive, and Gmail, many of its lesser known tools can be just as useful for teachers. This webinar will cover several of the street-view products that provide a unique, up-close view of everything from art museums to the Great Barrier Reef to the White House …
Most educators would agree that students” literacy is crucial to their academic success – and a great way to promote literacy across all strands is with the use engaging iPad apps. This webinar will explore a variety of iPad apps and how they can be used to enhance the different strands within literacy: listening, reading, speaking, vocabulary, storytelling, writing, spelling, …
How do we encourage learners to apply their knowledge within a meaningful context? How do we tie learning to learners” real world experiences and environments? Children are surrounded by smart phones, netbooks, iPads, iPods, cellphones, and other mobile devices. In this presentation, join Shelly Terrell as she explores various offline applications and multimedia that motivate learners to understand their world. …
Do you, like many administrators, find that the number of initiatives in schools has become overbearing for many educators? As leaders in our schools and school districts, we need to find a way to implement change in a way that values practices of the past and does not overwhelm our staff members. In this webinar, join Joe Sanfelippo as he …
There are so many web sites out there devoted to science, technology, engineering, and math that it can be difficult to sort through them and find the ones you need for your STEM classroom. There are sites specifically devoted to STEM, combining all 4 subjects, and then there are the web sites related to a single subject – science, technology, …
In order to be efficient and effective computer and Internet users, students need to be proficient at using a computer keyboard. While many assume that keyboarding skills are something that students pick up naturally, keyboarding is a skill that must be taught and practiced for students to reach their full potential. In this webinar, join Matt Gordon as he recommends …
