Froglet Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I have today just received an i-pad (at school). It's the first one in the building and little me in reception gets to use it! Initially it's to be used as a 'teacher tool' and my head gave it to me as he thought it would help with evidence collection among other things. I am really excited but today is the first time I've ever even touched one! I don't want to take the protective plastic off in case in case it gets finger prints on! Any hints where to start?! What EY 'management'/teaching stuff do you use one for? What can I do with it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyPancakes Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I bought my husband a waterproof cover for his tablet which gives a little protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catma Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Get the children to show you what to do with it - they'll probablybe experts in touch screen technology! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlettangel Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 (edited) Lucky you! I think an iPad as a teacher tool would be great especially with the camera directly at hand. I will be interested to hear what suggestions come your way and how you do indeed use it! I LOVE my iPad. Absolutely best gadget EVER! Edited June 15, 2012 by Scarlettangel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 First stop? Poundland - for the protective plastic screen thingy!!!!! xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Thank you for the feedback! Had already thought of the plastic screen protector thingy. It has been suggested that I make a patchwork case for it and then no one would be in any doubt that it was mine! Have spent the evening playing so far - have learnt how to take photos and videos. Although the ones of my living room aren't the most interesting. Touch screen technology is not a problem so far. The children were very excited when it got delivered to my classroom this afternoon - 'Awesome' was the general comment and they did ask if the head would let me download games. I'm thinking at the moment more about how I could organise photos/videos, take notes/obs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Look on amazon (tecknet) for a case - got mine for the great price of £11 - had them in all colours and looks like leather- much cheaper than the £50 ones from apple! Also a camera adapter would be a good investment (again go to amazon not apple £25) but on ebay/amazon a fraction of the price, A great little app is hlaftone - makes your observation photos into comic strip style.... there is so much out there have fun. I bought my boyfriend one for his birthday the other week - I am loving playing on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLIMBRIDGE Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I haven't used it myself, but have heard there is an app by 2simple which helps you annotate photos and cross references them to the EYFS. Its meant to be v good. Thats all I know, I'm sure someone who knows more will be along soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pamgreen Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 My two year old grand daugher is amazing on the IPad you will quickly get the hang of it, I love mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anje Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Hi I also have one and have been given an adaptor so it will connect to the interactive whiteboard. I would be grateful of any other apps for Foundation Stage - feel in at the deep end at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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