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Cengage Course Tech. iPad for Kids: Using the iPad to Play and Learn (1st Edition)

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Cengage Course Tech. iPad for Kids: Using the iPad to Play and Learn (1st Edition)
Key Features
  • Paperback
  • 336 Pages
  • English
  • Educational Tutorial
While the iPad and iPad 2 are known for their entertainment aspects, such as watching videos, listening to music and viewing photos, they can be used for educational purposes as well. The iPad for Kids: Using the iPad to Play and Learn (1st Edition) from Cengage Course Technology transforms the iPad and iPad 2 into devices that can be used to teach children in nearly any environment. This ability to teach anywhere opens up a wide range of knowledge for children at any time.

The iPad has apps that are specifically designed to build skills in math, reading and writing. This book sorts through the thousands in the app store and highlights the best educational apps that are available. Many of the apps featured in this book are free while a few cost no more than $10.

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Cengage Course Tech. 9781435460539 Overview

While the iPad and iPad 2 are known for their entertainment aspects, such as watching videos, listening to music and viewing photos, they can be used for educational purposes as well. The iPad for Kids: Using the iPad to Play and Learn (1st Edition) from Cengage Course Technology transforms the iPad and iPad 2 into devices that can be used to teach children in nearly any environment. This ability to teach anywhere opens up a wide range of knowledge for children at any time.

The iPad has apps that are specifically designed to build skills in math, reading and writing. This book sorts through the thousands in the app store and highlights the best educational apps that are available. Many of the apps featured in this book are free while a few cost no more than $10.

Author Bio
Brian Proffitt is a technology expert who writes for a number of publications, including Linux.com and ITWorld. He is the author of 20 consumer technology works, including Take Your iPad to Work. His online works are read daily by nearly a half million people
Easy Instructions
Proffitt's step-by-step approach aids parents in finding and choosing the best, age-appropriate educational and "edutainment" apps for their children, regardless of their familiarity with the device
Classroom Opportunities
iPad for Kids also coaches educators and teachers on the appropriate classroom use of iPads in a group learning environment

Cengage Course Tech. 9781435460539 Specs

Application
iPad & iPad 2
Edition
1st
Format
Paperback
Pages
336
Chapters
Table of Contents
  • 1. First Step: Introducing the iPad
  • 2. Second Step: Interfacing with the iPad
  • 3. Third Step: Connecting with the iPad
  • 4. Fourth Step: Using the iPad Apps
  • 5. Work the Web: Safari
  • 6. iBooks for Reading
  • 7. Multimedia Learning
  • 8. Virtual Field Trip: Face Time
  • 9. Apps for Toddler Learning
  • 10. Apps for Pre-Kindergarten
  • 11. Apps for Kindergarten
  • 12. Apps for First Grade
  • 13. Apps for Second Grade
  • 14. Apps for Third Grade
  • 15. Apps for Fourth Grade
  • 16. Apps for Learning Challenges
  • 17. Art Class
  • 18. Music Class
  • 19. Homework: Documenting with Pages
  • 20. Homework: Analyzing with Numbers
  • 21. Homework: Presenting with Keynote
  • 22. Homework: Printing
  • 23. Homework: E-Mail
    • Author
    Brian Proffitt
    Date Published
    July 14, 2011
    Publisher
    Course Technology PTR
    ISBN Number
    ISBN-13: 978-1435460539
    ISBN 10: 1435460537
    Packaging Info
    Package Weight
    1.55 lb
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
    8.9 x 7 x 1"

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