Teaching with Tablets and Pads

Teaching with Tablets and Pads

Fred Feldon, Eric Wilson,Chau Tran & Josh Levenshus

Summer Institute, July 25, 2014Coastline College

2-Minute Sample Video

Decisions, Decisions

Low-CostTablet

vs True Computer

Decisions, Decisions

Low-CostInput Device vs True Computer

Decisions, Decisions

Convertible vs Pure Slate?

Decisions, Decisions

Journal vs OneNote?

Decisions, Decisions

Wired vs Wireless VGA?

Unleash the Power of your Tablet

• Inking Your Lectures– Click and Drag TI Screen Shots– Print to Acrobat PDF

• Using the Handwriting Tool– Type, Character-Write, Free-Flow Write

• Tablet-Specific Programs– Journal, OneNote, Sticky Note

• Annotating Files– Word, PowerPoint, Print Screen, SnagIt

• In the Classroom– AC Power, Internet, VGA connection– Plan Ahead !

Inking Your Lectures

Inking Your Lectures

Inking Your Lectures

Inking Your Lectures

Tips to Survive and Thrivewith EdTech

Tips to Survive and Thrivewith EdTech

• Give yourself permission to be childlike• Being good at using the tools will be a process of trial and

error• Give yourself time to explore freely• Learn by doing• Learning new hardware and software should be a shared

social experience including with your students!

• Don’t blame yourself if something doesn’t seem to work right. It might not be you

Tips to Survive and Thrivewith EdTech

• Give yourself permission to be childlike• Being good at using the tools will be a process of trial and

error• Give yourself time to explore freely• Learn by doing• Learning new hardware and software should be a shared

social experience including with your students!

• Don’t blame yourself if something doesn’t seem to work right. It might not be you

• Growth through failure—you can’t be perfect at something you’ve never done before

• Don’t focus on the tools. Focus instead on the learning outcomes

• Be open and aware: The 21st century classroom will present unforeseen opportunities for further learning for both you and your students!

Derral Garrison, Master Teacher, HP Teacher in Residence, June, 2014

Show Me

the Power!

Show Me

the Power!

…Then “Take It Away” Eric, Chau and Josh!

THE IPAD…THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR ME…

Eric Wilson

The Apple iPad

• It is a Toy• It is a Book• It is a Music Player• It is a Movie Theater• It is a Computer Add On• It is my Secretary• It is my Buddy

iPad Office

iPad Journal

Evernote

Microsoft OneNote

Notes Handwriting

iPad for Accessories

Remote Mouse

AirDisplay

TwelveSouth HoverBar

iTeacherBook

Textbook Updated!

iPad Class Interactions

Word on Flash Cards

• Many of you know Quizlet, FlashCards Deluxe, and other flash card software

• Caution– Recently discovered to help with cheating– Test questions and answers uploaded

• Each class and teacher is different

Thank You

Questions or comments?

ffeldon@coastline.edu

This presentation is available to download at

http://www.slideshare.net/ffeldon