Ipad+Class

//**Ipad Class**//
 * ===Assignment 1 - Article Review===

** Article: “How will the IPad Change Education?” ** [] The cost savings to students if they had the ability to have electronic books would be a huge factor in the cost of education. Textbooks for a semester can cost hundreds of dollars. Sometimes this is even a deciding factor as to if a student can afford to attend college. At least at a technical college anyway, where there currently is not a rental program. So the students have to purchase all of their books which can be very costly. I also think not having to carry central place would help the students stay organized.

** Article: “Measuring the iPad’s Potential for Education” ** [] It seems like the biggest barrier with incorporating the Ipad into the classroom is the cost. As Ipads continue to come down in price, this could be incorporated as part of the technology fee much like what we had at Marian University. The cost savings from electronic books and study resources could easily be a wash to this technology fee. As more and more apps become available the Ipad will become even more useful. Similar to when the internet first came out people used it, but now one can hardly avoid using it.

** Article #1 ** Riedle, Chris. “Student Engagement on the Go” Transforming //Education through Technology the Journal//. (2011, March 2). Retrieved from [] ** Student Engagement on the Go ** This article touches on the enhancement of the learning process. Technology isn’t a replacement but rather a tool to engage students in ways that haven’t been available before. The young generation hardly needs a lesson on how to operate the Ipads; from the moment they pick them up they seem to be comfortable with using them and seems to engage them in the learning process.

** Article # 2 ** Hacker, Prof. “How Teaching Changed My Mind about the Ipad”. //The Chronicle of Higher Education//. (2010, November 15). Retrieved from [] ** How Teaching Changed My Mind about the IPad ** This professor wasn’t completely sold on using the Ipad in the classroom until he realized there were things he wanted to do for the class but it meant a lot of extra time to get everything together. He would want to present different media – slideshow, You Tube videos, images, or some key points and with the Ipad he could quickly create a presentation without hauling all of the varies devices need to do the same thing. He notes that an hour before a class. He utilizes the Dropbox App to copy and paste relevant material from online sources reviews his class notes to incorporate the material and then presents the update information to the class.

** Article # 3 ** Flick/Tom Raftery. “Will the iPad Revolutionize Education?” {//Campus*Progress}.// (2010, April 26). Retrieved from [|http://campusprogress.org/articles/will_the_ipad_revolutionize_higher_education/#] ** Will the iPad Revolutionize Education? ** The concept behind the Ipad is that it is very user friendly and some colleges are handing them out to incoming freshman in hopes it will reduce the numbers of textbooks needed and make common academic requirements such as PowerPoint presentations, and online components all in one place. The biggest question remains as to whether the text book producers will embrace the concept of a Textbook App. Many companies are beginning to digitize popular titles. Ideas of renting individual chapters of a book have also been an idea. Reviews of the Ipad have been very high, but at the moment this seems to be an extra that isn’t necessary yet.

** Article # 4 ** Offen, Neil. “ The Ipad & education // ” The Herald Sun //. (2011, March 8). Retrieved from [|http://campusprogress.org/articles/will_the_ipad_revolutionize_higher_education/#] ** The Ipad & education ** This mobile device could be more than the latest way to check email and play video games. It has the potential to change the way teachers conduct class and the way students learn. The Ipad could speed up the growing trend of using multi media for teaching and learning. It would allow students to pull up visual material as well as readings for added learning potential and ease of access. It could also lower the cost of books. A blogger for the Inside Higher Ed Web site suggested that the Ipad could replace the regular classroom. It’s likely to be more successful then the E-readers because it offers a wider range of activates.

** Article # 5 ** Wilson, Jeffrey L. “Best Ipad Business Apps” //PCMAG.COM//. (2011, March 7). Retrieved from [|http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372150,00.asp#] ** Best Ipad Business Apps ** Times are changing from carrying around 3-6lb laptop to the slim lightweight Ipad. Selling over 15 million units in less than a year. The number of apps has grown, giving business the ability to access word processing having remote access, and many more apps that duplicate the functionality of a typical desktop application. To name a few of the Editors’ Choices: ü iWork for Ipad – a mobile version of Apple’s office suite ü GoToMyPC - a mobile version of the popular remote access software ü Dragon Dictation - mobile application with speech recognition functionality ü Filemaker to Go – database software ü Dropbox for Ipad – cloud-based file synchronization ü Evernote – note and task management app There is many more business apps found in the iTunes Apps Store, but these were found in the Best Business Apps roundup.

**Assignment 2 - Applications** ** Educational Apps ** 1. XMind -

>> A free voice recognition application. A very useful tool to collect thoughts and then put them on paper. >> 3. Excel Formulas – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/excel-formulas/id403709329?mt=8 >> (Free) Useful Excel formulas and functions. Learning the formulas and functions in excel is important to being successful using spreadsheets. >> 4. Tech Wire – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/techwire/id417301467?mt=8 >> (Free) Working at a Technical College, I thought this app would be useful to help stay on top of the breaking news of technology development. >> 5. Mobile Noter for IPad – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mobilenoter-for-ipad/id364887170?mt=8 >> (Free) I choose this application because it will sink to my Microsoft OneNote which we use at school/work. >> 6. The Chronicle of Higher Education - [] >> This free app is a leading source of news, events, people and issues that shape higher education >> 7. 55,000 Amazing Quotes - [] I hope to incorporate this into the classes as a welcome as the students come into class and get settled at their desks. >> 8. Evernote – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/evernote/id281796108?mt=8 >> Free App used to cred notes for meetings or class >> 9. Accounting Terminology Glossary – [] >> Cost - $1.99 Terminology related to accounting/finance. >> 10. Microsoft Excel Tips & Tricks – [] >> Users of Microsoft Excel can always use a quick refresher course from time to time and this app will provide those topics. >> >> >> ** Personal Apps ** >> 1. Weatherbug - [] >> (Free) This app gives great detail to keep current on the weather wherever you may be. >> 2. Urbansppon – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/urbanspoon/id284708449?mt=8 >> I actually used to use Restaurant Finder and found this one much more user friendly. >> 3. Facebook - [] >> Use this app to stay in touch with family and friends. >> 4. Netflix - [] >> Sometimes our household is divided as to what to watch on the TV and this app gives me an opportunity to watch anything I want. >> 5. Sudoku – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sudoku-free/id285755462?mt=8 >> This is a free app. I use this app when I’m waiting for an appointment or have some spare time.
 * 1) Is a free brainstorming and mind mapping program. I can use this app as a tool to the students for planning a class project, research paper, or a to do list.
 * 2) 2. Dragon Dictation – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dragon-dictation/id341446764?mt=8
 * ===Assignment 3 - Present an Application===

I will be demonstrating the Accounting WhizKid application.

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I chose the audio book “Accounting for Dummies” because this book will give all students in the accounting program a foundation to build on and it allows them to review an area that they may not understand completely. Cost $9.95
 * ===Assignment 4 - Audiotbooks/E-Books===
 * Educational - Accounting for Dummies **

** Personal - Marley and Me **

I have always been a big fan of books about animals. Although I have seen this movie, it’s still enjoyable to have the book as a backup when I’m someplace that I need to wait a few minutes/hours I can pull this up and listen to on my Ipad. The cost is $11.95.

ITunes U – Northern Virginia Community College ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting Bobbie Gershman Principles of Accounting these podcasts were created by Northern Virginia Community College. It looks at corporate accounting and then moves to cost accounting where different ways of calculating the cost of production are examined with an emphasis on manufacturing companies.
 * ===Assignment 5 - Vidcast/Podcast Itunes U Resource (Upload link)===

This teacher tube describes the skills of the 21st Century Learner. Video created in Animoto of an overview of the events we have held over the past year.
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 * ===Assignment 7 - Reflection[[file:LangreckPEDT704-7.docx]]===