In the spirit of my last post, I would like to share another science apptivity for the iPad. I wish I could take credit for this one but Bryan P Doyle is the author of the resource. I had the pleasure of attending his session at the Area 7 Conference this summer. The topic was “iConstruction”. We were assembled in small groups and given our materials (e.g. marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti noodles) with the challenge to build the tallest tower that could outstand the other towers for the longest period of time (or 30 seconds). Bryan’s full post and more info for the app-tivity can be found on his blog.
Here’s how Bryan constructed the workflow of the iLearning experience:
Step 2: Launch Safari to research the best configuration and structure for your tower
Step 3: Use the Neu.KidsDraw app to draw the tower you plan to build
Step 4: Utilize the iMotion HD app to record the actual construction
As Jon and I were the “problem children” in the group, we may have scrapped steps 2 and 3 and jumped straight to step 4. While we didn’t have the tallest tower, we ended up with the most expansive and had a wonderfully enjoyable time with the app-tivity. Below is the iMotion HD film that captured our construction process.
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As I mentioned in a previous post, I am always intrigued by sites that offer interactivity but are not apps (ala Quizlet). I had observed Mr. Wayment’s class reviewing the Greek & Latin roots using an 82 card Quizlet deck he had created. Students were utilizing various activities within Quizlet (e.g. Speller, Learn, and Scatter) to review the terms.
While the students were engaged in the app-tivity, Mr. Wayment shared another online resource that he had been using (on both the computer and the iPad)… Jeopardy Labs. Though I did not have a chance to create my own, I did explore the sample Mr. Wayment created on Greek & Latin Roots. Although he initially created the resource online, he has the flexibility to have students access it in small groups on the computer and from the iPad.
Wayment's Greek and Latin Roots: Online Jeopardy
Here’s how it works:
Multiple Teams: The site allows multiple teams (up to 12) to play the same board.
Choose a Category and a Point Value.
Answer in question form: They are presented with a statement and must verbalize the correct question to match (e.g. Statement: “Derivative of “digit” that means magic tricks, card tricks, or sleight-of-hand” Correct Response: “What is prestidigitation?”)
Assigning Points and Recording Scores: If the team provides a correct answer, they tap the + and the point value of the item is added to their leader board. If they answered incorrectly, they tap the – and the point value of the item is removed from their leader board.
Repeat and Enjoy: After the points are recorded, the teams would return to the game board and a different team would repeat the category and point value selection.
Though the lesson itself essentially was English Language Arts focused in nature, the idea of jeopardy for any content area or grade level is fully translatable and customizable. Create your own Jeopardy Board or utilize the current pre-created templates is FREE.
While researching Jeopardy Labs, I came across Bingo Baker (another online resource created by the maker of Jeopardy Lab). With this tool, you can easily create and play your own Bingo Boards (online and directly from the iPad) with no login or payment. Each Bingo Card includes 25 squares (including one free spot). The cards can also be printed as a PDF for playing as a hard copy or annotating in an app like PaperPort Notes or Notability.
Bingo Baker step-by-step directions: I created a Snapguide for how to create and play your Bingo Card.
Snapguide: How to Create & Play BINGO on your iPad
Interesting note…
I created the card on my iPad and went into play mode on the iPad and then used the same link on my computer for the card and had a different variation of the same card.
If you refresh the page on the iPad or the computer, it will create a different variation of the card using the same words entered.
One cannot edit the card once it has been created (only clone it).
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Sharing the resources from “iBuild iPad Lessons” workshop, which was offered at Mobile 2012, we (Yolanda and I) created multiple documents and PDF handouts to share.
Unfortunately Yolanda was unable to attend due to funding… (video created with Silent Film Director).
The two-hour Bring Your Own Device workshop included:
Where to find the best educational apps
Cautionary Apps & Info on Settings/Restrictions
Sample Student Products & a discussion about consumption vs. production and how students submit work
A compilation of 20+ free edu apps with provided integration ideas
An iLesson template and time to create an iLesson of their own using the tools/resources provided.
Built in to each section was time to share resources, tips, and reactions and collaborate with colleagues.
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