SeEF 2013 | Sichere und effiziente Anbindung von iPhones und iPads (Melkon Torosyan)
Iphones , ipads and math
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IPHONES, IPADS AND MATH
Tips on getting the most out of your iOS devices when teaching math
Presented by Edward Wetzel
INTRODUCTION
• Teaching involves many tasks and students
• Teacher availability and prompt assessment of work are critical
• Could a math teacher benefit from iPhone; iPad features?
IPHONES AND IPADS IMPROVE MATH CLASSROOMS FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
ALIKE
• Introduction
• Article summary
• Response
• Conclusion
• About the Author
• Credits
WHAT ARE IOS DEVICES ?MOBILE OPERATING SYSTEMS
Popular devices in the classroom include:`
• iPhones, iPads, and Noteshelfs
Ideal Apps for Mathematics Classroom
• Email, DoodlecastPro ,Notability
• Dropbox, QuickGraph, Wordpress
TEACHER FOCUSED USES OF THESE APPS
• Graph equations with QuickGraph
• -in combination with a 30-pin, VGA adaptor, iPad
• Utilize GuidedAccess to allow student usage of their iPhone or Ipad
-students have calculator to use for tests or quizzes without buying
another device
• Notability in conjunction with Dropbox enables test solution write-up
• -can post solutions to class website as a downloadable pdf
ADDITIONAL USES OF APPS
Doodlecast Pro on an iPad can record instructional videos for difficult topics
-videos then posted on YouTube
Pogo Sketch Pro quite versatile -use to write math symbols in videos -also write math symbols in e-mails
IN-CLASS STUDENT
ADVANTAGES
Professor graphs equations on projector with QuickGraph
Students appreciate and download QuickGraph to keep pace
Doodlecast Pro enables recording videos to post on YouTube
RESPONSE TO ARTICLE
Positives Take- aways
• Great ideas for aiding both teacher and students
• Teachers produce better presentations -more flexible, approachable, save time
• Students more enthused, engaged in learning
-students appreciate rapid feedback on homework and tests
Negative Take- aways
• These devices and apps can wind up costing lots of money
• Some students at a disadvantage-can’t afford these devices and/or internet access
• Author gives glowing review yet wary of many ads to buy Apple apps and software
ABOUT THE
AUTHOR• App and Photo Editor at imore
• Mother, wife, and college math teacher
• Follow on Twitter@llofte
• Send apps for potential review article at [email protected]
CREDITSArticle
Lofte, Leanna (2013). How I use my iphone and iPad to teach college math. Retrieved from http://www.imore.com/how-I-use-my-iphone-and-ipad-college- math-teacher
PicturesPicture on slide 2 & 3 retrieved from http://www.imore.com/tag/teacher
Picture on slide 6 retrieved from: http://www.tenonedesign.com/checkout.php?product=Pogo%20Sketch
Picture on Slide 7 retrieved from :http://columbian.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2012/11/11/793675_La_Center_School_Tec_r770x495.jpg?e13abf78c5373145db895a72bc651d1d4e1d8b6f