iPad for Education

Here is a handy list of educational iPad uses from teacher librarian Lydia Smith-Davis, M.Ed of Orange Lutheran High School in Davis, CA:

From EdTech Teacher (ETT)

The iPad as.....

Over the past few months, iPads have exploded throughout schools and classrooms. Their flexibility, versatility, and mobility make them a phenomenal learning tool. In webinars and blog posts, we have talked about the iPad as....

• Reader
• Creator
• Student Response System
• Classroom Manager
• Study Tool
• Organizer
• Differentiator

In this section, we take a similar approach as with our Great Tech Tools. In order to help educators integrate iPads effectively, we have compiled a list of apps focused on learning goals consistent with the CRCD framework. While many of these apps have also appeared in our iPads in the Classroom section, this list is driven by specific learning goals that promote critical-thinking, creativity, collaboration, and the creation of student-centric learning environments. 

iPad Learning Objectives

1. I want my students to record and edit video on the iPad. 
2. I want my students to record and / or edit audio on the iPad. 
3. I want my students to read class content on the iPad. 
4. I want my students to annotate course readings on the iPad 
5. I want my students to be able to use audio books on the iPad. 
6. I want my students to use the iPad as a digitial notebook / note-taking device. 
7. I want my students to use their iPads to create screencasts to share and demonstrate their understanding.
8. I want my students to create presentations on the iPad. 
9. I want my students to create digital stories on the iPad. 
10. I want my students to be able to study with the iPad. 
11. I want to use the iPad as a student response system. 
12. I want my students to create written content on the iPad. 
13. I want my students to blog on the iPad.
14. I want my students to create ePubs / iBooks to read on the iPad.