Why Use iPads in Music Education?
Introduction
Why use iPads in Education?
- The iPad is easy to use. It is intuitive and users of all ages and abilities (including children with learning difficulties) do not require special training or professional learning on how to turn it on, navigate through and use apps, and maintain the iPad (i.e. charge and sync the iPad, update apps).
- The touch-interactive flat screen tablet with pinch in/pinch out functionality provides students with autism, ADHD, Asperger’s, visual disabilities and poor fine and gross motor skills with more efficient access to effective learning opportunities.
- High speed access to online information enables more self-directed learning and rapid access to a fast-growing market of relevant and regularly updated educational apps.
- Portability enhances collaboration between students and communication between students and teachers, increases parental engagement in learning and strengthens home-school connections.
Research: iPads and Education
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD)’s 2010-2011 iPads for Learning – In Their Hands Trial placed over 700 iPads in nine primary, secondary and special schools and the Royal Children’s Hospital Education Institute.
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iPads for Learning Trial
During the trial students used their iPads with wireless internet access at school, and while at home were able to use their iPads with or without internet access. Students loaded their own apps onto the iPad to supplement the suite of specially selected apps. The following schools were involved in the iPads for learning trial in Victoria
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Early Childhood Initiative
Nineteen primary schools have been selected to participate in the Early Childhood iPad Initiative. The selection criteria considered the greatest level of improvement in NAPLAN reading and numeracy for results between 2009 and 2011. Selection was limited to the Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership schools in recognition of their work over the past two years. Over 850 iPad devices have been distributed to the 19 schools. The Year 1 and 2 students and teachers will have access to these devices.
iPads and Music Education
This video clip below of Neil Johnson from Store Van Music is a must see, engaging students in the music classroom
This video clip below of Neil Johnson from Store Van Music is a must see, engaging students in the music classroom
Neil Johnson at Gaywood Primary School presenting iPad workshops to students
Lisgar School using iPads in their classroom
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Click on the 'button' above to view the many benefits listed in this website. One of the great benefits of iPads is allowing students to take control of their own learning. |
There are numerous benefits associated with the use of mobile computing devices such as the iPad and iPod. Many see the iPad as a versatile, powerful tool that is changing the face of education – both students and teachers have access to an unquantifiable amount of educational apps that can be purchased through the App Store. Content and material for all areas of learning from kindergarten through to university is readily available, offering a diverse method to deliver instructions and engage students.
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Education Websites for iPads in Education
iPads for Education
Victorian Education Department
30 iPad Apps for Music Teachers
iPad Apps in Music Application
ipads at Burley
Victorian Education Department
30 iPad Apps for Music Teachers
iPad Apps in Music Application
ipads at Burley
Live Performances using iPads
iBand...performing on iPads and iPhones
Garage Band on iPad Drums
A great example of how you can use the iPad to play an instrument (drums) that actually very realistic and professional
A great example of how you can use the iPad to play an instrument (drums) that actually very realistic and professional
Using the Smart Instruments in Garage Band on the iPad
A collection of videos which shows the simplicity and versatility for students to play music on the iPad. Just 'click' n each button to access
A collection of videos which shows the simplicity and versatility for students to play music on the iPad. Just 'click' n each button to access
Using the Samson Carbon 49 Midi Controller with the iPad and Garage Band