Syllabus


 * Course Syllabus **

**Course Title:** Using iPads in Elementary School Classrooms

**Instructor**: Lindsay Barrash

**Email Address:** lbarrash@gmail.com

**Intended Audience:**

This course is designed primarily for elementary school teachers in Kindergarten through Fifth grade.

**Prerequisites:**
 * 1) None

**Course Description**

This course is designed to train teachers how to effectively use the iPad. Teachers will understand that learning the fundamentals of the iPad is important prior to learning how to use the iPad for classroom purposes. Since the iPad is a new Apple products teachers may not know much about the iPad, it is important for teachers to formally know how to use the iPad. Educating teachers on setting up the iPad, understanding the programs on the iPad, and how to load are important applications on the iPad which are basic, but important tools to know prior to moving forward.


 * Goal: ** Teachers will increase their knowledge about the iPad


 * Objectives: ** By the end of the course:
 * Teachers will be able to connect and set up the iPad
 * Teachers will be able to use the built-in applications on the iPad
 * Teachers will be able to load the iPad with essential applications.
 * Teachers will be able to develop a lesson plan for their classroom using the iPad.

**Course Materials:**

1. Apple Account 2. iPad

**Course Schedule**

This course consists of 8 days of training. Each day will be approximately 4 hours each day. 2. Complete the assignment about Apps 3. Upload the completed assignment on Prezi 4. Complete and answers the questions to following email ||
 * ** Day ** || ** Topics ** || ** Activities ** ||
 * Day 1 || Getting familiar with the dynamics of the iPad || # Fill out the KWHL chart
 * 1) Read an article about why the iPads are important in schools
 * 2) Follow along with the iPad and the functions
 * 3) Follow along with the iPad and the built-in functions video
 * 4) Learn how to set-up the iPad
 * 5) Complete the activity about a built-in application
 * 6) Create an email account on the iPad
 * 7) Complete and answers the questions to following email ||
 * Day 2 || Safety with the iPad and Apps || # Watch the video about safety
 * 1) Read the article and fill out a chart about safety
 * 2) Review the video about Apps you can use and potential lesson plans
 * 3) Find an App and create a lesson plan
 * 4) Complete and answers the questions to following email ||
 * Day 3 || iPads Devices || # Watch the video on a review on the importance of the iPad
 * 1) Review the Tips and Tricks
 * 2) Review the accessories you can use to enhance the iPad
 * 3) Start working on lesson plan
 * 4) Complete and answers the questions to following email ||
 * Day 4 || the iPad and Connecting with the Parents || # Finish lesson plan
 * 1) Read Blog
 * 2) Fill out chart about iPads and Parents
 * 3) Watch the video about iPads and Parents
 * 4) Create a lesson plan
 * 5) Complete and answers the questions to following email ||
 * Day 5 || iPad and working with special needs || # Description/Read
 * 1) Watch and read the news article
 * 2) Review the special needs app with this video
 * 3) Create a lesson pla
 * 4) Create a Prezi
 * 5) Complete and answers the questions to following email ||
 * Day 6 || Using the iPad to collect data. || # Watch Video
 * 1) Review the study
 * 2) Review and complete the Approach assignment
 * 3) Ways To Use The iPad To Help Students Excel At School
 * 4) Create lesson plan
 * 5) Complete and answers the questions to following email ||
 * Day 7 || Lesson Plans and iPads || # Use the lesson plans created throughout the weeks to create several presentations.
 * 1) Watch the tutorials on Google Docs and Screencast-O-Matic.
 * 2) Develop the presentation
 * 3) Complete and answers the questions to following email ||
 * Day 8 || Active Day: Images and Apps || 1. Watch the video about Apps



**Evaluation**

**At the end of this course you will be asked to complete a short evaluation to assess the effectiveness of this course and make improvements for future courses.**