Apps for Learning: 40 Best Ipad, Ipod Touch, Iphone Apps for High School Classrooms - Softcover

Dickens, Harry; Churches, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1463612850 ISBN 13: 9781463612856

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub, 2011

Synopsis

In the classroom of the 21st century, the power of mobility has begun to play a significant role in the learning experiences of our students. The digital devices students use so frequently and unconsciously can be harnessed as powerful tools for learning, creativity, and discovery. The Apps for Learning books will show how both you and your students can get the most out of these technologies, cultivating the 21st Century Fluencies while addressing curricular objectives in a creative, engaging, relevant, real-world environment.

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Review

"With the push for a technology-centered classroom, it is useful to have a book such as this one to help teachers navigate through the applications available to determine their usefulness in the classroom." (Melody L. Aldrich, Teacher 2011-10-28)

"The authors clearly describe the apps and highlight connections between classroom instruction and student learning." (Sally Bennett, Curriculum Coordinator 2011-10-28)

"The chapters provide comprehensive information on each app including the subject areas, cost (if any), developer address, background information, and how to use the specific app. This is an important contribution to the myriad resources available for teachers who like to use technology in their classroom." (Karen Chenoweth, Assistant Principal 2011-10-28)

"The authors encourage educators to think outside of personal comfort zones to capitalize on young learners’ inquisitiveness." (Judith A. Rogers, Mathematics Specialist 2011-10-28)

"This is a very important resource for teachers. The authors offer many creative uses for these apps, the ideas are easy to implement and are sure to increase student engagement and excitement about learning. An outstanding asset for the teacher who wants to build a foundational toolkit that will support 21st Century learning." (Sara J. Stewart, Instructional Technology Project Facilitator 2011-10-28)

About the Author

Learn more about Harry Dickens' PD offerings
Harry Dickens is an Instructional Technology Consultant for several school districts in Arkansas and other states. Previously, he was the Technology Director for the Arkansas Public School Resource Center. Prior to his position at the center, Harry was a classroom teacher in Texarkana and El Dorado, Arkansas. He left the classroom to become the instructional technology director for the Texarkana School District. Harry teaches professional development classes on infusing technology into instruction throughout Arkansas, as well as at national conferences. He is a member of the core Technology Infused Education (TIE) team, a technology group of more than 100 instructional technology trainers in Arkansas. Harry is also a member of the Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadership (TICAL), which is a cadre of administrators that contributes new technology resources and provides orientation and training sessions throughout the state. He is currently serving on the Arkansas State technology planning committee and is chairing the teaching and learning subcommittee. Harry believes that receiving education content extends beyond district or state boundaries. He also believes we must embrace mobile technologies as a teaching tool, as well as a delivery mechanism for relevant content for classrooms. Harry has a wife named Quita and two young sons, Harrison and Jordan.

Edition details

• Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1463612850
• ISBN 13: 9781463612856
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224