Ipads&Ipods

**WA DET resources for iPads in Education** putting together some of the resources that exist in other places - ie the App Evaluatin Rubric; the action research model andn linking to other sites such as Ipads 4 Learning by Vic DET. || []
 * @http://det.wa.edu.au/ipadsforeducation/detcms/portal/

Edutopia Article - Introducing Mobile Tech-Structures & Routines
A grounded article about what and how to start - although referring to 1:1 these pieces of advice are equally applicable to introducing shared banks of devices too. || [] **Shellie Tancred's**

21st Century Learning Snaptshots - IPad Page
Some good links to guides and storage solutions particularly useful for small schools and shared iPads. ||  ||   ||
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**A desktop image to number devices**
This is very simple yet very powerful idea. Numbering devices ensures that when you share them, students know which device they are working on...also good for quick stocktakes! || @http://dern2.acer.edu.au/dern/research-reviews/page/tablets-with-disabled-students

Ipads and Students with Special Needs
A commentary on a research piece that is interesting - for those considering whether just to address students with special needs or whole class use of iPads. || https://itunes.apple.com/book/ipads-in-the- classroom/id593799531?mt=11#

iPads in the Classroom - Ebook
This publication is an essential beginner’s reference  for teachers at all levels of primary and secondary schooling, inclusive of special needs, regular stream and gifted students, who are intending to use, or are currently using, iPads and other iOS devices (iPods, etc) to augment their lessons. ||  ||   ||
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iLe@rn with Mobile Devices - IPad 2
A course developed by the eLearning Team and teachers at CEO Sydney.

Free
This IBook gives step by step guides to settings and features on Ipads...a useful resource collection for those starting out to fully understand customising for your needs or the needs of the user. || []

CAP Resources on Mobile Learning
This is an updated regularly place on information about mobile learning. As it happens a focus on iPads but over time, other devices will be included. ||  ||   ||
 * [[file:Implementing-iPad-strategy-June-2012.pdf]]

Sydney CEO IPad Implementation guide
...some useful information although you need to understand it refers to facilities/activities in their Diocese. || Sample Data Base of details needed to be recorded for School Admin Purposes || []

use an iPad Presentation
This is great...this is more about the teaching than the apps! A must read for any teacher/school starting to use iPads as it is about the learning activity NOT an app. ||  ||   ||
 * [[file:iPad_Evaluation_Sydney_Region.pdf]]

NSW DEC Ipad Evaluation Report..
on the trial they conducted. Some useful background reading for those considering the use of ipads in their schools || == Resources from Apple: == Internal U - iPads in the classroom (feature on edmodo): []

Apps for the Classroom: []

Evernote: []

iMovie: [] || 1:1 iPad implementation: []

Apps in the core curriculum: []

iPhoto: []

Integrating iPads into the Classroom: [] ||
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Ipad Educators Ning - a Community ....
The goal of this community is to promote innovation in education through the use of technology. The site is not sponsored by Apple nor does it endorse the use of any specific technology or product. || http://teachingictk12.wikispaces.com/iPads+in+Education== iPads in Education ==

Teaching ICT k12 Wiki
A collection of resources/trials and other links related to Ipads in Education. || []

Kathy Shrocks Guide
Based on her presentations about iPad use for teaching and learningand also include links to other iPad information pages. Managing, apps, processes - a heap of links. And here are some tools to help you begin the process of gathering apps -- an evaluation form for a content iPad/iPod application and one for a creation iPad/iPod application. || =Teach with your Ipad Wiki= A nice wiki that has ideas for accessories; activities and applications for using iPads in the classroom. || []
 * http://teachwithyouripad.wikispaces.com/

TPACK iPads Project in Schools (TIPS)
For those looking to get past the shiny, the TIPS Project uses iPads to implement learning challenges in classrooms. This blog is designed to guide and support teachers and pre-service teachers as they explore ways of using iPads in classrooms. This blog is maintained by Dr. Jenny Lane of Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia || http://ipadschools.wikispaces.com/

Ipad Schools Wiki
A wiki that combines lots of school experience and tips for managing, teaching and caring for iPads at schools. ||
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Victorian Government iPads for Learning website
This website is for educators who want to learn about using iPads in education. Here you will find information about the Victorian school iPads for Learning trial including specially selected apps, classroom ideas and technical tips. || []

App list: app icon, title with link, and description provided
Australian edited applications for Special Education. Google the title and you'll find a pdf on the web too. || []

21 Steps to 1-to-1 Success - iPads illustrates
Cath News article about iPads in Sydney Archdiocese being used for Reading Recovery with Year 1s. ||
 * Planning
 * Preparing
 * Implementing
 * Evaluating ||
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Setting up a Bank of iPads
A short guide used by the Parramatta CEO to assist in setting up a bank of Ipads in Schools that you may wish to consider. || []

Apptivities
This page is a blog of teaching ideas using different iPad apps. It has categories for different levels of schooling and would be a good resource for those starting out to get an idea of what can be done to modify existing lessons and enhance them with the use of iPads Apps. ||
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ISTE 2011 (Int'l Society for Technology in Education) iLearn Workshop resources
There are some useful blogs/websites on apps and how t use them in teaching and learning - for all types of curriculum (ie differentiation!). || http://ipodtouchesipads.wikispaces.com/

Ipodtouchesipads Wiki
A cooperative wiki collecting and categorising apps for ipods (many of which apply to ipads :-) ) || []

IPOD TOUCH Set up
HOw one school set up their iPod Touches ||
 * [|http://treetops.org.au/groups/ipadagogy/==]

Ipadagogy
Using Ipads with Special Needs but also general ||  || []

Getting Started
Another one from treetops....talks about getting started on ipads. ||