" If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow" (John Dewey, Educational Philosopher) Welcome to the ISC "In the Know" blog. This will be an ongoing blog that supports the learning outcomes of our school.The ISC staff hope that it will become a useful source of information about a range of topics that are related to information,resourcing,new technologies and pedagogies.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
iPads for learning
With some of our teachers shortly to receive an ipad as a teaching tool, its probably time to look at some worthwhile websites and educational apps for ipads.Check out the recommended sites below:
An introduction to ipads is a good place to start.
Kel Hathaway's wiki is useful as is her Scoop it collection.
Robin Seller's Scoop it also has some great links.
All about ipads is a very comprehensive site.
10 ipad tips for teachers gives some helpful advice.
Joyce Valenza has collated an incredible list of apps for storytelling
You will also be interested in The iPads for Learning website that features details of the Victorian ipad trial.
Finally, iTunes U is an excellent site as it gives you access to over 500,000 free lectures,videos,books and othe resources.Gift Cards on Sale also helps you to keep track of discounted itunes cards.
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