The Deuce and a Half iPad

An Educator's Guide for Bringing Discovery, Engagement, Understanding, and Creativity into Education

By (author) Carrie Thornthwaite

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Publication date:

22 May 2014

Length of book:

194 pages

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

ISBN-13: 9781475809381

iPads are powerful tools for engaging students, encouraging creativity, stimulating critical thinking, and making significant strides in learning. This book is part of a two-book set that allows educators to realize the full potential of the iPad. Over 200 highly rated apps are covered with specific ideas for classroom activities and teaching strategies. Descriptions include ideas for using iPads in classrooms where each student owns an iPad, as well as where there is just a small number of iPads or even just a single device. The first chapter of this book specifically discusses how to promote discovery learning, engagement, understanding, and creativity in ways that enhance the learning experience of all students. Each subsequent chapter is dedicated to apps that have value to the following subject areas: mathematics, science, art, music, health and PE, ELL, and ESL. In consideration of education budgets, all the apps are free or low cost. The information in this book is appropriate for K12 teachers, university professors, media specialists, K12 administrators, parents, and students.

Reviews by Educational Professionals
Meet the Author
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 – The DEUCE & ½ iPad
Chapter 2 – Teaching Mathematics with the iPad
Chapter 3 – Teaching Science with the iPad
Chapter 4 – Teaching Art and Music with the iPad
Chapter 5 – Teaching Health & PE with the iPad
Chapter 6 – Teaching English Language Learners (ELL) with the iPad
Chapter 7 – Teaching Special Needs Students with the iPad
References
Index

Dr. Thornthwaite has taken on the monumental task of defining iPad and tablet integration in primary, middle, and high school. The result of this effort is nothing short of amazing. I would recommend this book, as well as Dr. Thornthwaite's first book, Not a Toy, But a Tool, to anyone who is planning an iPad or tablet integration from a single class to an entire district. Whether you are a school superintendent, a technology director or integrator, a classroom teacher, or a parent who want to harness the power of an iPad or tablet for your children, look no farther.