This doesn’t surprise me. Wonder if it is the same in other schools?
Category Archives: iDevices
New JS Library app using Blippit
Would you like to create your own app?
This is one for the JS library.
Update
NB This is now not active as of March 2015. View video below for the content of any teacher created app.
Scan the QR code or go directly to the web address.
http://salc.blippit.co.uk/?sid=7415
See me to for your school account and start creating.
List.ly apps
Best Bible Apps
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Primary Learner Apps
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Apps for Teacher Use
View more lists from Kathy Casey
App creators
I have been trialling a few app creators for students to use.
There are quite a few app_builder tools. Some of these can be found at my app_builder bookmarks on diggo.
Each has its advantages and disadvantages and must be considered in context. All of the below are web based apps, not native apps.
They listed below are in order of cost.
The first one I used is the iBuildApp.
The plan I am currently using is free. This tool would need the students to have more technical knowledge but allows for android and iOS devices.
This is the app I designed.
Recently I have been playing with tools that will also allow students to design ebooks. One of these is the Creative Book Builder.
This blog post explains how to use CBB from the point of view of Bloom’s (from Appsinclass blog). The advantage of these tools is not technical understanding is required (WYSIWYG).
The Creative Book Builder data can be converted to an app via the in-app purchase TouchApp Creator. The cost is roughly $10 (as you need to purchase both CBB and the TouchApp Creator).
Considerations for me with these apps (apart from costing) is that the data is retained in the app on the particular device (not via login). As I am currently managing shared devices, this can be an issue. Additionally, it only creates for iOS devices (note: ebooks created can be converted to a PDF). A positive is the upload/export option using the cloud (eg. Dropbox).
These are excellent apps that I can see would be simplest for the students.
This is an example of a converted CBB to an TouchApp Creator app.
The JS LIBRARY epub (image) data was then converted to an app.
This SAMR SDS web based app was designed using TouchApp Creator from the converted data.
SAMR SDS
The JS LIBRARY web based app designed using TouchApp Creator.
Finally, the most interesting choice to me, from an educational perspective, is Blippit as it allows me to manage and review student work before the apps are published.
A free App about the Blippit App Maker
The cost is an annual subscription (online payment). The support has been very prompt and encouraging so far.
Blippit
Screenshot of the QR code and link that is generated.
JS LIBRARY app designed using Blippit.
I can see great potential for our students creating their own apps to support their PYP Exhibition journey.
Stay tuned for where we go from here.
Please note: the apps created with Blippit are no longer active.
As of March 2014 Blippit has changed to Blippit IO App Maker.
To retain the work of the students this presentation was created.
SAMR SDS ICT WEBLINKS
Ipad recommendations with list.ly
A great way to share resources – use a list.ly list.
This one is for ipad recommendations.
2012 top learning tools for 2012
Each year Jane Hart compiles the Top 100 learning tools.
Additionally, Jane has also provided the following tools:
“But now for the complete 2012 Top 100 Tools list. I have prepared a number of resources that not only provide detail about the tools but that also help to analyze the list. This includes:
– a shareable slideset, (via Slideshare), which I have embedded below
– a textual list, where you can also see at a glance, how the tools are commonly being used (ie for Personal/Professional use, in Education or in the Enterprise)
– a list of the Winners and Losers in 2012 – compared to 2011
– and a categorised list of tools, called Best of Breed 2012
And, if you want to compare the rankings across the six surveys, there’s the Top 100 Tools 2007-2012 list too.”
Source
http://www.c4lpt.co.uk/blog/2012/10/01/the-top-100-tools-for-learning-2012-list-is-revealed/
I love looking at this list to see if I am current in my awareness of the tools that others are using, as well as finding new ones!
It is an excellent way to easily share what can be used from the myriad of resources out there, that can simply overwhelm.
My general rule of thumb is – find one new tool to experiment with – consider its benefit to education – trial it with some students and then share :).
I already use the majority of tools on the list – but will be testing out Learnist as an alternative content curator.
Spectronics Apps for Special Education
Spectronics have compiled a comprehensive table of apps to support the teaching of Special Education.
Seen this assistive technology page @spectronics? #assistivetech Definitely worth you having a look http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/article/apps-for-special-education
Using One iPad in the classroom
The transformation that iDevices can make to a classroom, student engagement and learning!
See The teaching palette’s blog for some wonderful ideas.
