The Deuce and a Half iPad

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

By (author) Carrie Thornthwaite

Publication date:

05 June 2014

Length of book:

200 pages

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Dimensions:

238x160mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781475809367

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.
As a teacher, I found the content to be highly practical for in-class use. It's nice to have one place to find detailed information on specific apps. The science apps were just what I needed to teach and to allow my students to explore science in a way that has been limited previously. I endorse this book highly and feel all teachers should have this as a critical reference guide in an app crazy world. Busy classroom teachers have so many demands on them today! Keeping up with technology gets pushed down on the list of to-dos. This book provides valuable information for all levels of technology expertise.