Apple iPad 2 and iMovie in the Classroom Gadget Report Using iMovie with the iPad 2 EDUC 635 Jenna Windle

History of the iPad Steve Jobs knew there was a place in the market for a tablet. The hurdle was, finding the best time to launch one. The iPad falls in between an iPhone and a laptop computer in size. The iPad was actually conceptualized before the iPhone, but was released later. Steve Jobs wanted to make available a product that had all of the capabilities of a handheld device, but with the screen size that would allow one to do more traditional computing. The final product was not the first tablet on the market, but Jobs wanted it to be the best one.

Important Features Over 200,000 apps to choose from through the App Store Connects over Wi-Fi, through At&T and Verizon service Can be used as a personal hotspot Access to photos, videos, music and movies through the “cloud” Dictation to messages, apps, documents and notes The iPad comes with a standard, 9.7 inch touch screen. It can be synced by connecting through a computer and iTunes, or by connecting over Wi-Fi. It offers both front and back cameras capable of video and still photos.

Buyer’s Guide New iPad High-resolution Retina display 2048-by-1536-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously iSight camera: 5-megapixel with autofocus; tap to focus; face detection in still images; video recording, HD (1080p) up to 30 frames per second with audio; video stabilization FaceTime camera with VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per second Photo and video geotagging Carriers Wi-Fi + 4G for AT&T Wi-Fi + 4G for Verizon iPad by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously Back camera: Video recording, HD (720p) up to 30 frames per second with audio; still camera with 5x digital zoom Front camera: Video recording, VGA up to 30 frames per second with audio; VGA-quality still camera Tap to control exposure for video or stills Photo and video geotagging over Wi-Fi Carriers Wi-Fi + 3G for AT&T Wi-Fi + 3G for Verizon Wi-Fi $499 16GB $599 32GB $699 64GB Wi-Fi + 4G $629 16GB $729 32GB $829 64GB Wi-Fi $399 16GB Wi-Fi + 3G $529 16GB

Teacher Resource Websites Apple Education - iPad makes the perfect learning companion. The Apple Education website gives information on applications for every classroom and links to help. 20 Amazing iPad Apps for Educators This website offers information on the most common and useful applications for the classroom. Photo courtesy Apple, Inc.

TEACHING IDEAS iMovie Application $4.99 in the App Store Allows you to capture video, edit tracks, and add sound and graphics.

Language Arts Lesson Plan – Grade 8 Creating Hunger Games Tribute Interviews using the iMovie Application on the iPad 2

Students using iMovie