This document discusses how the iPad can be optimized to create enriching learning experiences. It provides examples of how the iPad can be used to deliver interactive content like infographics, videos and e-books. It also describes how the iPad allows content to be personalized and collaborative. Pre-recorded lectures and lessons on the iPad are suggested as a way to free up class time for active learning activities.

1. Optimizing the iPad for Enriching Learning Experiences
Abd Karim Alias (akarim@usm.my)
Centre for Development of Academic Excellence (CDAE)
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Photo
by
Ahmed
Sinan,
Flickr.
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Karim
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INTERACTIVE/
COLLABORATIVE
STATIC IMAGES!
LEARNING!
PERSONALISED
LEARNING!
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INFOGRAPHICS!
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DATA
VISUALIZATION!
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CONTENT
CURATION!
VIDEO!
ANIMATION!
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E-book!
GAMIFICATION!
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Karim
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4. Creating an engaging &
learning experiences
Can teachers create an engaging & unforgettable learning
experience…just like the customers experienced in a casino?
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source:
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How do I make
this course more
exciting…?
interesting
Types of E-Learning Technology
What is rapid E-Learning?
engaging
Rapid E-Learning Processes
Rapid E-Learning Tools
fun
Yet
effective
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source:
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7. 21st Century Skills
Life
& Career Skills
Flexible, adaptable, self-directed,
socially aware, accountable
and responsible.
Learning & Innovation
Skills
Critical thinking, problem solving,
creativity, innovation,
communication, collaboration
Information, Media &
Technology Skills
Information literacy, ICT literacy,
media literacy
Adapted
from
hDp://www.p21.org/index.php
(Partnership
for
21st
Century
Skills).

8. The
st
21
century educators
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Develop proficiency and
fluency with the tools of
technology;
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9. Horizon Report (2009-2013)
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10. offer potential of expanding the
possibilities of creative expression, and
providing a playground for ideas and
images…
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source:
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13. Mobiles (Smartphone & Tablets)
Enable ubiquitous access to information, social
networks, tools for learning and productivity,
and much more.
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source:
hDp://bit.ly/UQNIZS
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14. Mobile Apps for Education
bile Apps
Mo
Education
for
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15. Learning can take
place 24/7
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source:
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INTERACTIVE/
COLLABORATIVE
STATIC IMAGES!
LEARNING!
PERSONALISED
LEARNING!
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INFOGRAPHICS!
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DATA
VISUALIZATION!
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CONTENT
CURATION!
VIDEO!
ANIMATION!
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E-book!
GAMES!
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17. Padlet
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18. Interactive activity in the classroom
Publishing interactive multimedia
made easy on the iPad
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20. Use
(free) to Test Understanding
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21. Use Poll Everywhere (free) to Test Understanding
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22. Use EclipseCrossword (free) to Test Facts
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23. Voicethread
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24. Use Quiz/Game to Test Understanding
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25. Touch Publishing with FLOWBOARD
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29. Real-time publishing on the iPad
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News
Feedly

39. – Evernote
Archiving
Google Reader

40. – Evernote
Archiving
Google Reader

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43. Optimizing
Did you know…?
On average the
concentration span of
an adult is < 20 min
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44. Optimizing
Deliver the essence of the lecture in < 20 min
Condense 50 min face-to-face
lecture to…
10 to 15 min video…
Does it make sense?
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45. – Watch, Practice
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46. What is
Classroom?
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47. What is
Classroom?
• Reverse instruction
• Pre-recorded lecture (10 to
15 min) made available online
• Lecture delivered on demand
• Class time is reserved for
elaboration, discussion,
reflection, activities
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48. Student watch video and do
related activity to enhance
understanding
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49. to Create Screencast
Free web-based
tools
Free/low cost app
for Tablet
Commercial
software
SCREENFLOW
JING
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50. Lecture created on iPad using
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54. Seeing is believing…

55. Information is more visual and
interactive than it has ever
been

56. INFOGRAPHICS...!
communication of information mixed
with attractive visuals
categorize, define, and simplify
make dry and confusing content
digestible

57. Image
source:
hDp://bit.ly/irLQwp
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61. Image
source:
hDp://bit.ly/SgiXHK
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64. From ‘All rights reserved’ to ‘Some rights
reserved’
Image
source:
hDp://bit.ly/QlCWGv
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source:
hDp://bit.ly/WcjUoL
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68. Photo
by
Jason
Teale
on
Flickr

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77. E-Book - The convenience of carrying an
entire library in a purse, pocket, or bag!
Image
source:
hDp://hDp://bit.ly/SU1Fju
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78. Digital textbooks can offer content enriched with
the almost infinite resources of the Internet
Image
source:
hDp://bit.ly/QCP2JO
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80. Gamification
Image
source:
hDp://bit.ly/S5mKgE
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