Science+Workshop



Science Educator's iPad Workshop August 16, 2013 Julie Reinhart, Ph.D., STEM Education Center, Coordinator

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 * Theoretical Background: TPACK Framework**

General iPad Apps for the Science classroom


 * **[|QR Scan]** and **[|QR Code Maker]**: Great tool for getting information to students quickly and efficiently. Teachers can make QR codes with the QR Code Maker and then share their codes with their students. These codes eliminate mis-typed web addresses and get students to the information in an efficient manner. Teachers can make codes for Bell Work, Stations, Additional Instructional Resources, For Special Displays and so on.
 * Example
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 * **[|Notability]**: Note taking app that allows users to add photos and audio. Works wth DropBox. The STEM Education Center has reviewed many of the note taking apps and this one is bar far our favorite as it is loaded with multimedia features. [[file:Agenda Science Workshop.pdf]]


 * **[|Nearpod]**: Synchronous app for sharing content with students, collaboration, and real-time assessment. Great for helping students comprehend foundational scientific information. Enables teachers to address potential misconceptions during class but in an anonymous manner.
 * Quick Start Guide for Nearpod: @http://wph.nearpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/New-Quick-Start-Guide.pdf


 * **[|SparkVue]**: iPad app that works with Pasco Probes. This app pulls in data from Pasco probes and displays results in very clear and concise manner. The data can then be used in other apps or exported via DropBox.


 * [|EduCreations]and [|ShowMe]//Recordable Interactive Whiteboards//: Teachers and Students alike can create short videos using this interactive whiteboards. It is a great tool for teachers to show basic scientific concepts to their students. The videos can be archived and students can access the videos at the anytime--most importantly when they need the app. Also, students can use one of the Recordable Interactive Whiteboards when to demonstrate their own learning to the teacher.
 * Examples: @http://www.educreations.com/browse/science/
 * Table comparing EduCreations and ShowMe: Click Here
 * EduCreations FAQ: http://www.educreations.com/faq


 * **[|Inspiration Maps]:** Visual mapping tool that allows students to create diagrams, maps, and organizers.
 * Types of Visual Learning: []

Content Specific Apps: @Science Apps