Presented by: Chuck Martucci & Terrie Schmitt

• Overview of Ipad2

• Top 10 Financial Applications

• BYOT

• Emerging Trends

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/budgets-for-ipad-free/id400848995?mt=8

http://www.expensetablet.com/

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stockwatch-ipad-edition/id365927625?mt=8

http://www.maclife.com/article/reviews/thomson_reuters_marketboard

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/billminder-for-iphone/id407262212?mt=8

• BYOT – Bring Your Own Technology

• This can include:– IPADs– Tablets– Smart Phones– Any Mobile Device

• A BYOT approach allows students who already have devices to use them in a classroom setting.

• This can provide cost savings within a school district where we can’t provide tablets or mobile devices to all.

• Video

• There are many additional apps that can be helpful in teaching not just personal finance.

• We are going to review a few of the emerging applications.

• The trend towards software application is towards a cloud environment.

• The Web becomes your file server.

• As a district we will be utilizing OFFICE365 which is a cloud based office software. Students will be able to access their Microsoft office files anywhere anytime.

• We are also showing students, parents and staff that there are alternatives to traditional office software (ie. Docs, Spreadsheet, and PowerPoint) to communicate and solve tasks.

• Here are just some great emerging software links:– PREZI -Kingsoftstore– Slide Rocket/youtube Clip -Zoho– Empressr/youtubeClip -Open Office– Slide Shark -CloudOn– Showme -Goodreader (IPAD platform only)– Khan Academy - Example -onlive– Go To Meeting

• There are two useful sites for capturing and downloading videos:

– Convertfiles.com

– KeepVid.com

• BYOT can be successful for students to use in many classes.

• Active and reliable wireless/infrastructure has to be in place for this approach to be successful.

• I find that in my area it should be a compliment to traditional methods such as laptops. Again key is you need that reliable infrastructure.

• Many Mobile devices lack mirroring for use with projectors on the educator end but many existing devices can be used successfully by students for day to day tasks. Ipad 2 allows for successful projector hookup with a simple add on.

• We should embrace new technology and not fear it; I find that allowing students to use technology to take notes, research assignments or communicate cuts down on the non- educational aspects.

• Contact us for copies of the presentation

Teresa.Schmitt@vernonct.org

Charles.Martucci@vernonct.org