Use iPads and Other Cutting-Edge Technology to Strengthen Your Instruction
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (816 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1932995250 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 132 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Every single web site, app and cross-platform innovation in this book has been researched, downloaded, and tested to save you time and energy. Your Guide to Finding and Using the Best Web Sites, Apps and Innovations in Your Classroom Even if you have just one mobile device (iPod®, iPad®, Tablet, Smart Phone) in your classroom, discover ways to provide fabulous learning opportunities for your students. This book will help you stay current with the technology that is shaping the future of effective instruction to reach all students, including students with special needs, autism, learning disabilities as
"A resource book that you will refer to time and time again" according to Lisa Baker-King. This is a great resource book for understanding what is available to assist in student instruction and more importantly, why and how the apps can be used. For example, I especially liked the apps that will assist with children with Autism and other speech difficulties. The section on reading comprehension gives recommendations on apps that help students engage in reading comprehension based on their unique learning styles. While there were apps for elementary students, there are also ideas for the college student. A wealth of helpful information Jeffery Sullivan I bought this book after attending one of Susan Fitzell's full day programs and I must say that I am very impressed with the care and attention she has taken in compiling these app lists.Not only does she talk about iPad apps, but she also discusses Android apps, Web sites, and Portable PC apps that can be used to differentiate instruction and support learning.What separates this book from others, in my mind, is that the author has clearly taken the time to USE the apps she recommends. She also separates each app. Terrible guide on apps to use in the classroom If you're looking for a book that has ideas for how to use iPads and other tablets in your classroom, find another one! This book is not well organized, has often rambling ideas from the author, and has icons all over the place with no guide for what each one means. There are ideas on how to teach ideas without an iPad, and suggestions on which apps NOT to buy. There are also many spelling errors and formatting mistakes. The descriptions for the apps in the book are often lifted right from the appstore descriptio