In this section you will learn about the following:
1) Using the iPad as a document camera to bring your Math and Science lessons to life using hands on artifacts 2) Ideas for having the students create and present their learning of Math and Science 3) Three fantastic interactive whiteboard apps to help with your Math and Science instruction. These also have a screen casting feature so you can record, save, and share your lessons. 4) Presentation apps that you might want to use or to have students use to create dynamic Math and Science lessons 5) Creativity apps for both the student and teacher to use with Math and Science 6) Ideas for curricular connections and assessment. 7) Be sure to add your own ideas to the cork board at the bottom of this screen! |
DOCUMENT CAMERA
Using the iPad as a DOCUMENT CAMERA enables everything in the room to be projected! Connect to a projector either through a cable "dongle" or wirelessly using an Apple TV and you are ready to go! Just turn on the live camera and you are set! * Use the iPad to project math manipulatives and Science aftifacts! * Dissect under the iPad document camera! * Project science or math text to read aloud! * Demonstrate experiments or activities! * Model recording of information! * Share student work! * Take photos of student work to annotate and discuss! * Endless possibilities! |
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STUDENT CREATED PRESENTATIONS For extra powerful learning, flip the classroom and have the students create dynamic presentations to demonstrate their Math and Science understanding! Some ideas include: * Share informational videos * Share informational Websites * Demonstrate how to use apps * Take photos and videos of the students working and share * Use apps as a whole class * Create unique presentations, demonstrations, and record student thinking using some of the apps featured here! * Use the iPad as a document camera to project EVERYTHING! |
Interactive Whiteboard Apps for any subject area:
Interactive whiteboard apps allow both the student and teacher to share their Math and Science thinking!
Educreations App
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Prepared Presentation Apps:
Both students and teachers can create presentations using these easy to use apps!
Creativity Apps:
Adding creativity brings student learning to a new level. Have students share their understanding through creation!
Adding creativity brings student learning to a new level. Have students share their understanding through creation!
My Story ($3.40) Is a digital book creation app. Use this app to have students create digital stories that demonstrate their understanding. A small selection of stamps are included, but students can also use images from the internet or the camera. For example, create a book about the "Digestive System". Students could work in pairs or groups to reinforce cooperation.
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GreenScreen by DoInk ($2.99) allows students to obtain a green screen image layering affect. Students record video in front of green paper or fabric (provided by the user) and then replace the green background with images. Particularly with science, the potential applications are tremendous! Ideas include: record weather forecasts, create news broadcasts at active volcanoes, broadcast from the surface from another planet or from inside the human body! The possibilities are only limited by imagination.
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Curricular Connections:
* Academics: Have students create presentations in all areas of the curriculum through which they can demonstrate their understanding and teach others. This is particularly powerful in Science where students can choose topics, research, explore, experiment, record, and then share their findings with the class.
* Oral Language: Presentation skills such as eye contact, voice speed, and volume are practiced.
* Behaviours for Successful Learning: Developing a presentation with a partner or group adds a component of
cooperation and accountability.
Assessment:
As a class, develop a rubric to decide on the criteria for the different components of a good presentation. Ask questions such as: How many slides should it have? How much text? Visuals? How do you know if it is complete? Incorporate oral language by adding rubric components around speed of voice, volume, eye contact, and body language during presentation. For group work, add self-assessment, peer assessment, and teacher assessment onto the rubric.
* Academics: Have students create presentations in all areas of the curriculum through which they can demonstrate their understanding and teach others. This is particularly powerful in Science where students can choose topics, research, explore, experiment, record, and then share their findings with the class.
* Oral Language: Presentation skills such as eye contact, voice speed, and volume are practiced.
* Behaviours for Successful Learning: Developing a presentation with a partner or group adds a component of
cooperation and accountability.
Assessment:
As a class, develop a rubric to decide on the criteria for the different components of a good presentation. Ask questions such as: How many slides should it have? How much text? Visuals? How do you know if it is complete? Incorporate oral language by adding rubric components around speed of voice, volume, eye contact, and body language during presentation. For group work, add self-assessment, peer assessment, and teacher assessment onto the rubric.
Assessmate - Grading App Option:
Or, try creating your own rubric using an available iPad Rubric creation app such as "Assessmate". Watch the video to learn more! |
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