iPad As A Learning Center
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Install these apps on your iPad

Presentation


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We will use Nearpod to explore how to use your iPad as a learning center.
  1. Launch the Nearpod App.
  2. Type the pin. (This will be provided at the time of the workshop.)

​Here is a link to a PDF of the Nearpod presentation.

Using the See Saw app to "collect" student work

See Saw is an amazing free app that enables you to "collect" work from students that are using multiple devices. There is no emailing or any elaborate account setup necessary. Students can submit their work via See Saw and the teacher can access it from any web-enabled device or computer.

Creating Audio Directions in Vocaroo

Creating QR Codes
"Vocaroo uses flash so it must be recorded on a COMPUTER. But students can LISTEN to it on an iPad.
  1. Go to vocaroo.com (Use Chrome to follow these directions step by step.)
  2. Click the "Click to record" button.
  3. Click "Allow" if the alert appears.
  4. When you see "Click to Stop" flashing, you are recording.
  5. Click the "Click to stop" button when you are done.
  6. Use the "Listen" and "Retry" buttons as necessary.
  7. When you are satisfied with your recording, click the "Click here to save" link.
  8. Click the "QR Code" link.
  9. Right-click on the QR Code. Select either "Copy" or "Save Image As".
  10. Paste your QR Code into a document with directions for the center.
  11. Print the directions and place at the center.
  1. Find the site you would like your students to use. (See the list of Fun sites that provide content below for some ideas.)
  2. Tap the Share icon and select "Copy".
  3. Go to qrstuff.com.
  4. Paste the url in the website URL field.
  5. Tap Download.
  6. The QR code will appear on your screen. You can save it to the camera roll, email it to yourself, copy/paste it into a Pages file, etc.

Fun sites that provide content

Resources

  1. Rules for using iPads.
  2. iPad center task cards - Most of these are PowerPoint downloads so you can use as is or modify to fit your needs.
  3. Storest - $2.99 - But buy it with an iTunes gift card for your teacher iPad for students to ues! Ideas how to use the app (with task cards)
  4. Retelling Cards (What Do Snowmen Do At Night? Retelling Cards - Free on TpT) (Hungry Caterpillar Retelling Cards - Free on TpT) 
  5. Task card template with QR code spacer (PowerPoint and Keynote)
  6. Workshop Handout - This is a PowerPoint file. Slides can be adapted to suit your needs.