iPad for Kids: Using the iPad to Play and Learn

by Proffitt, Brian

• ISBN13: 9781435460539
• ISBN10: 1435460537
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-07-14
• Publisher: Cengage Learning PTR

Summary

PCWorld's 2010 "Children's Toy of the Year," the iPad is highly regarded as THE cool device for consumers, but it also has great uses as an introductory device for young children eager to discover technology through learning games. Written by technology expert, educator, and parent Brian Proffitt, IPAD FOR KIDS: THE BEST EDUTAINMENT APPS FOR YOUR CHILD (AND HOW TO USE THEM) will help you discover and configure the best educational iPad apps for your child. From toddler to tween, you'll find the perfect app for every child in your life in minutes!

Author Biography

Brian Proffitt is a small-business and technology expert who blogs on ITworld.com on Open Source technology and AIIBusiness.com on matters concerning small business. He Twitters as @TheTechScribe on these and a whole wide range of technology sectors. He is also an adjunct instructor at the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. ix
First Step: Introducing the iPad	p. 1
What Is the iPad?	p. 2
The Educational Case for the iPad	p. 4
Choosing the Right iPad	p. 5
Getting an iPad Device	p. 9
Throwing in the Extras	p. 10
Setting Up the iPad	p. 10
Conclusion	p. 15
Second Step: Interfacing with the iPad	p. 17
Touring the iPad Device	p. 17
Having the Right Touch	p. 25
Keying in the Keyboard	p. 27
Moving Text Around	p. 29
Configuring the iPad	p. 31
Conclusion	p. 39
Third Step: Connecting with the iPad	p. 41
Connecting to iTunes	p. 43
Using the WiFi Connection	p. 49
Using the 3G Connection	p. 53
Troubleshooting Connectivity	p. 57
Conclusion	p. 58
Fourth Step: Using the iPad Apps	p. 59
Opening and Arranging Apps	p. 60
Get Your Apps	p. 67
Updating Apps	p. 76
Configuring Apps	p. 78
Removing Apps	p. 79
Conclusion	p. 80
Work the Web: Safari	p. 81
The Secret Origins of the Web	p. 82
Here Come the Browsers	p. 82
Navigating Web Sites	p. 83
Managing Bookmarks and History	p. 86
Browsing Many Pages at Once	p. 92
Searching for Content	p. 94
Customizing Your Browser	p. 95
Conclusion	p. 97
iBooks for Reading	p. 99
Finding Your Reading Material	p. 100
Reading in iBooks	p. 106
Conclusion	p. 108
Multimedia Learning	p. 109
Getting Multimedia: iTunes	p. 110
Multimedia Playback: iPod and Videos	p. 116
Internet Video: YouTube	p. 119
Conclusion	p. 121
Virtual Field Trip: FaceTime	p. 123
What Is FaceTime?	p. 124
Setting Up FaceTime	p. 125
Making a FaceTime Call	p. 128
Video Mirroring with FaceTime	p. 131
Conclusion	p. 132
Apps for Toddler Learning	p. 133
AlphaBaby: The Joy of Discovery	p. 134
Expanding Language: Baby Flash Cards	p. 155
One Counting iPad App! Ah Ha Ha Ha!	p. 160
Hearing the Sounds of the World	p. 162
Play for Creativity's Sake	p. 165
Conclusion	p. 170
Apps for Pre-Kindergarten	p. 171
Fish School: Catching Some Knowledge	p. 172
Oh, the Apps You Will Use	p. 178
One of These Things… What's the Difference?	p. 180
Abracadabra with Math Magic	p. 183
Conclusion	p. 192
Apps for Kindergarten	p. 193
Word Magic Hocus Pocus	p. 194
Build Skills with TeachMe: Kindergarten	p. 200
Super Learning with Super Why!	p. 216
Conclusion	p. 219
Apps for First Grade	p. 221
Formulating with Sentence Builder	p. 222
Put It in Writing with Letter Lab	p. 226
Easing into Reading with Phonics Made Easy	p. 229
Get Counting with Time, Money & Fractions	p. 233
Geography Made Fun	p. 237
Conclusion	p. 244
Apps for Second Grade	p. 245
Test Reading with Sight Words HD	p. 246
Fun and Games with Math	p. 251
Walk Among the Stars	p. 258
Conclusion	p. 267
Apps for Third Grade	p. 269
Achieving Fluency with K12 Timed Reading	p. 270
Step Up to MathBoard	p. 275
Walking the World with GeoWalk HD	p. 282
Vote for Presidents of the United States for iPad	p. 286
Conclusion	p. 289
Apps for Fourth Grade	p. 291
Oh, Come On, It's Dinosaurs!	p. 292
It's All in the Chemistry	p. 301
Something to Send to Washington	p. 304
Conclusion	p. 306
Art Class Without Smocks	p. 307
Shutterbugging 101	p. 308
Quiet on the Set!	p. 314
Drawing for All Ages	p. 322
Conclusion	p. 328
The Musical iPad	p. 329
Choose Your Instrument	p. 330
Playing Instruments	p. 331
Getting Smart	p. 337
Conclusion	p. 339
Appendix Apps for Learning Challenges	p. 341
Dragon Dictation	p. 342
iCommunicate	p. 342
iConverse	p. 343
Look2Learn	p. 343
Proloquo2Go	p. 344
Index	p. 345
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