Two iPads apps used in HS school

Take a look at this blogpost from UWC in Singapore where they are using a couple of apps for helping students explain their process in writing or learning language.

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iPad trial in NIST Bangkok

This short video looks at a trial of a iPad in Elementary school at NIST International school in Bangkok.  I will post the follow up once its released.

How do I download a free app (iBooks) without having to fill out my payment details?

About this Space - iPad Group Stuff

About this Space:

The idea is that this blog acts as a place where we can talk with each other, post comments, and post articles to build a learning network in a way that does not limit us by time and place. It also includes members from previous sessions and anyone else who might happen to see it on the 'Net. Feel free to post an article or comment.

We are starting to look at learning networks and how they are essential in an ever-growing, diverging tech environment. I have asked people to watch the video found here and to comment, please.

Previously, I had asked people to watch the videos found here and here and also to contribute to the discussion in comments. It shouldn't take more than a few minutes to watch these videos.

In addition, we are using this space as a location to gather, organize, and share links and resources. (Link can be found from blog's homepage.) Anyone who wants can join this Diigo group. Just ask.

Big Picture Stuff

Objectives

1. Help each other learn to use iPads (or similar) as learning/teaching tools
2. Explore what can be done with iPads
3. Explore what the challenges are when using these devices; think of ways to overcome these challenges and design solutions
4. Develop / strengthen personal learning networks
5. Improve ways to “pull”, or acquire, information that is pertinent to you

Metacognition
Important factors affecting learning:
Mindset: Growth vs. Fixed - Test Your Mindset
Ability to persist, deal with frustration
Locus of control (who is ultimately in charge of your learning) External vs. Internal, Dependent vs. Independent
Comfort level with unknown; ambiguity
Comfort level with messy, non-linear learning
Ability (use of tools) to capture information/ideas for later use (“slow hunch” as described in Johnson's video)