1. KATE CROZIER IPADS FOR EDUCATION

2. “A very popular tablet computer from Apple, introduced in April 2010. The iPad interface is similar to the iPod touch and iPhone, but it’s 9.7” screen enables it to replace a laptop for many purposes…Designed for Web browsing, e-mail, e-book reading and entertainment…” (http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/61359/ipad) IPAD

3. Ipads can be used for small group, partner, or individual work. CLASSROOM USE

4.  Used in place of textbooks  Less expensive  More portable  Teacher may assign differentiated activities for students  Students interactive with material, using the touch screen  Many education apps have free versions, or low cost BENEFITS OF IPADS

5. Apps range in price and available for many subjects or content areas. IPAD APPS Razz Kids Multiplication Genius Spelling City

6.  Engages students in reading  Access to eBooks and eQuizzes for over 300 titles  Teacher can customize assignments, view reports, and track student progress  Use with website http://www.readinga-z.com/http://www.readinga-z.com/ RAZ KIDS

7.  Helps kids master their 1-12 times tables  Allows you to practice multiplication facts and take quizzes  Teacher can track student’s progress MULTIPLICATION GENIUS

8.  Learn spelling and vocabulary words by playing games  Teacher can assign lists and create and check assignments  Use with website http://www.spellingcity.com/http://www.spellingcity.com/ SPELLING CITY

9. Definition of ipad. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.pcmag.com/ency clopedia/term/61359/ipad. http://www.pcmag.com/ency clopedia/term/61359/ipad App store: Education. (2014). Retrieved from https://itunes.apple.com/us/ genre/ios- education/id6017?mt=8&lett er=A https://itunes.apple.com/us/ genre/ios- education/id6017?mt=8&lett er=A RESOURCES