Purpose

Handhelds (iPads, iTouch, etc) are increasingly finding their way into the 21st century classrooms, and the iPad is quickly emerging as a tool with flexibility, portability, engagement, intriguing apps, and productivity. Additionally, great possibilities emerge with integration of Web 2.0 tools, including slideshows, podcasts, blogs, photo galleries, videos, eBooks, and more. As the use of the iPad in the classroom evolves, iTeach: Empowering Catholic School Educators in iPad Technology will help educators use it in a more versatile and creative way.

Most schools have deployed iPads during the past two years, and there continues to be a strong need for professional training. iTeach will help to strengthen our school communities by increasing collaboration among all Catholic schools, and it will help to better align the curriculum of each participating school with the 21st Century learning standards. iTeach is made possible through a grant from the Augustine Educational Foundation.

iTeach Session I: Introduction & Overview – February 13, 2013

iTeach Session II: iPad as eReader and Organizer – February 20, 2013

iTeach Session III: iPad as Collaborator and Creator – February 27, 2013

iTeach Session IV: iPad in Education – March 20, 2013