7 ways to use tablets in class

7 ways to use tablets in class

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  © 2014 Universityof York Using Tablets in Sessions Learning Technology Bite Matt Cornock The screenshots shown are from an Android Samsung Tablet, though the Apps are available on other Android devices and iPads
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  © 2014 Universityof York After the talky bit…
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  © 2014 Universityof York Tablets offer new opportunities
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  © 2014 Universityof York Defined activity required Focus attention Clear objective Defined output
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  © 2014 Universityof York Read a short article Identify key points Find via web search or open readings on the device Analyse an argument Contrast opposing views Analyse a data set Identify trends Use visualisation apps to access and present dataInterpret data Discuss a topic Capture ideas or questions Make notes using post-it apps or Google DocsExplain an issue Practice a skill Demonstrate a process Create content in Google Docs or with cameraRecord experiences Types of activities
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  © 2014 Universityof York Tablet Home Screen Basic Free Apps Adobe Reader Google Drive Quickoffice Built-in Apps Web Browser Camera YouTube Basic Maps
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  © 2014 Universityof York PDF Annotation Adobe Reader Great annotation Helps keep track when using documents in-class Clunky to save back to cloud
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  © 2014 Universityof York PowerPoint Annotation Quickoffice Annotation via slide editing by adding shapes Seamless integration with Google Drive Saves back to the cloud
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  © 2014 Universityof York In-class calculations Google Sheets Could use pre-set template Synchronous saving and collaborative working On-the-fly marking and feedback
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  © 2014 Universityof York Google Docs Could use pre-set template Synchronous saving and collaborative working On-the-fly marking and feedback Sharing work
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  © 2014 Universityof York Google Maps Browser-based custom maps Add text, photos, and videos to markers and areas Access rich resources
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  © 2014 Universityof York Linoit.com Group pin-boards Moveable notes Can use camera for photo notes Browser-based Requires free account Capturing ideas
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  © 2014 Universityof York Fusion Tables via Google Drive Instantly visualise large data-sets Pull data in from free web sources Browser-based Visualising data
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  © 2014 Universityof York Tablets enable… Accessing and interacting with resources Contributing and collaborating
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  © 2014 Universityof York But remember… have a structured learning activity first