Reba Gordon Matthews presents on using iPads to facilitate peer-to-peer instruction through apps like Screen Chomp, VoiceThread, and Posterous to create digital tutorials and lessons, allowing students to learn from and teach each other through video demonstrations and collaborative projects. She discusses challenges in funding and time for staff development, and successes in student engagement and embracing technology both in and out of the classroom. Resources are provided for further reading on peer instruction models and iPad integration strategies.

1. Presented by Reba Gordon Matthews
From the Mouths of Babes
Peer to Peer Instruc,on via the iPad

2. About Me
• Online Elementary Reading and Math Teacher
• Online Adjunct Instructor – Ed. Tech & Early Childhood Ed.
• iPad Lab Educational Consultant
• Exec. Dir. & Co-Founder of The Jamal Gordon-Hill Foundation
• Former Preschool Teacher & Director
• Former Elementary Teacher – 24 yrs.
For 14 years
• Taught K-6
For 10 years Project Research Lab Teacher
• Site Educational Technologist
• NASA Explorer School Team Leader & Teacher
http://explorerschools.nasa.gov/

3. My Contact Info
Twitter: @jghfoundation08
Email: rebamatthews@cox.net
Blogs:
Diary of an iPad Grant Team

4. Our iPad Grant Brainstorm
Wanted a
Unique iPad Integration Model

5. Who are the Learners?

6. Must Meet Their Needs

7. Must Meet the Needs
of Digital Na6ves
What Do Digital Natives Want?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_zzPBbXjWs&feature=related
Short Link: http://bit.ly/MVa9rL

8. Dr. Eric Mazur
Peer Instruction Model
http://blcconference.com/videos
Harvard Professor – Physics
Developer of the Peer Instruction Model

9. WriAng Lesson
VoiceThread
5-Step Writing Process
http://voicethread.com/?#q

10. WriAng Lesson
Web View

11. InserAng Photo a VoiceThread
TIP:
It is best to use
your camera for
inserting photos.
Photos from
Camera Roll
requires “Location
to be turned on.
Use Camera
Photo from Library

12. CreaAng A VoiceThread

13. Comments in VoiceThread

14. Email Your VoiceThread Project to Posterous

15. Math DemonstraAon
Flipped Classroom
Student:
Introduces new concept
Teacher:
Videotapes Lessons /iPad Camera
-Uploads to Class Blog
Classmates:
Practice Math Skill
using Screen Chomp App
All Students:
Create math videos from lesson

16. Build Video Tutorial Library
Screen Chomp

17. Math Lesson – in less than 5 min
Screen Chomp

18. Math Lesson
Screen Chomp Safari
Share Button: Email Video Link
Open in Safari Button: Actual Web Link

19. Building Math Library

20. Screen Chomp Video Library

21. Geography Lesson
Photos
Screen Chomp

22. Student Learning Gallery Time
Have students view their peers Screen Chomp academic videos.

23. Build An Online Resource Library
Posterous
Quick and Easy Posting from iPad
1. Get a Posterous Spaces (blog) account - https://posterous.com/
Use generic school email: Ex: myschool123@gmail.com
2. Setup on computer.
3. Upload and embed from the iPad your blog instantly.
Easy Guide to Posterous:
http://www.guidingtech.com/1525/how-to-use-posterous-quickly-blogging/

24. Posterous
Quickest and Easy PosAng AcAvity
Post to our Sample Blog
From your iPad
Use your Posterous app
Or use your Mail app
Email the answer to this question.
What is your favorite pet?
Email
johnsonsample@posterous.com
Viewing
Johnsonsample.posterous.com

25. Building a Resource Library

26. PosAng Photos to Posterous

27. Build A Resource Library ‐ ‐ Easy
Posterous
Screen Chomp
Johnson Sample Posterous:
http://johnsonsample.posterous.com/

28. NASA Engineering Lesson:
AircraR Design & Flight
Unsuccessful – Design Issues
Design Change Lesson
from Teacher

29. NASA Engineering Lesson:
AircraR Design & Flight
Make mine, please.
So, far this the
I will try this. 8th plane.

30. NASA Engineering Lesson:
AircraR Design & Flight
Camera
Peer to Peer Help Why not videotape it?

31. NASA Engineering Lesson:
AircraR Design & Flight
Successful with the help from their peers.

32. NASA Engineering Lesson:
AircraR Design & Flight
Lesson is continued, but enhanced by the use of the iPad
CNN Student News
from Teacher iPad

33. Science Lesson: Blood
His Presentation His Notes
Teacher iPad
Word Study
Blood Lesson

34. Goal Achieved!
Learning
Active Engagement
Self Esteem
Critical Thinking
Motivates Further Learning

35. Digital Storytelling
View Projects from iPad
Safari Website: AuthorStream.com
Digital Storytelling Project – Teaching About Shapes
http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/rmatthews21-1429820-digital-storytelling-contest-2/

36. Camera

37. Blogs, Websites, Wikis, etc.
iBook Dropbox
Screen Chomp Evernote
Posterous VoiceThread

38. VGA Apple iPad Adapter
Apple VGA Adapter
$29.00 at the Apple Store

39. Connec6ng
VGA Adapter to the iPad
1

40. VGA Cable
These are the cables running from your projector or document camera
Black or Blue Endpoints Work

41. ConnecAng the iPad
VGA Adapter to VGA Cable
How to Connect your iPad to a projector, Screen or TV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf2qeXC6aOo&feature=related
Short Link:

42. Our Challenges
Funding for iPads and Equipment Time for Staff Developments

43. Our Success
Students Discussed How iPads Help
More Teachers Embracing Technology Received Personal iPad from Parents

44. My Current Project
(Free eBook) – In Progress
Working
on
FREE
eBook
Available
Sept 2012
By
Reba Gordon Matthews

45. Resources
BLC Conference:
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Eric Mazur
hXp://novemberlearning.com/blc11‐keynote‐dr‐eric‐mazur/
Video:
Confessions of a converted Lecturer: Eric Mazur
hXp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwslBPj8GgI
Mazur s User Manual

46. Resources
Blog Link: http://ipadgrantteamdiary.blogspot.com/