From Notepad to iPad : Using Apps and Web Tools to Engage a New Generation of Students

This book is a one-stop-shop for secondary teachers looking to use iPads effectively in the classroom. The author provides a clear and practical overview of how to implement the technology, manage it, and use it successfully. Each chapter is full of tips and engaging classroom activities. Teachers at all levels of experience and comfort with technology will benefit from the ideas and resources in this book.

Special Features:

• Screen shots and other visuals to help you use the recommended apps and websites
• Strategies for managing technology use in the classroom
• Lesson plans that effectively teach literacy and content through the use of technology
• Connections to the Common Core State Standards
• Samples of student work using iPads
• Rubrics for a variety of suggested assignments

Matt Gillispie is in his sixth year of teaching in Lancaster City Schools. He presents at conferences and has been featured in Ohio Department of Education’s Teacher Showcase Series focusing on project-based learning with iPads.