Celestino Arteta recently referenced it in his blog. Is about Karen Bosch, a technology teacher who uses Apple devices in her teaching and has made a very complete presentation of 92 pages (in English), which she shares on the Internet, in which she presents all the applications that can be used in the classroom.
And according to Karen, The iPad is the perfect device to stimulate student creativity through multimedia projects. The presentation includes free and other low-cost applications that can be used in the classroom to reinforce knowledge. In addition, the applications are structured according to the features of the iPad such as the microphone and the cameras. The selection allows you to play and learn with photos, make drawings, work digital narrative works, make audio and video. Because if when we were young the office applications were a real tostón now the kids can work with these devices to improve their writing, oral and visual communication, mathematics and presentations of their interactive projects.
In Peques and Más we have commented on some of the applications that Karen indicates, although we still have many to present. Of course, the use we give it at home is still idle, although I am convinced that put in the hands of professionals with a method and discipline to apply and especially with competitiveness among students, you can get a lot of performance while the kids learn.
And about him iPad price Yes, agreeing that it is expensive, however, put in context with a Spanish family going to the cinema, to watch a 3D movie, with popcorn and soda for two hours for 60 euros because it does not seem expensive. Because the iPad allows you to do much more than the office we mentioned before and of course the applications that can be included, for prices below what a children's magazine costs, ensure entertainment for the whole family.
In any case, and as we always comment, technology is a means and not an end, so any activity that takes place in class without using electronic devices can also achieve many successes.
It is worth taking a look at the exquisite selection made by Karen for use in the classroom but also to know what applications can be downloaded at home.
