One of the most powerful features of having a device in your class, is the ability to use the camera to capture content. On iPad this can open a world of possibilities when you combine it with an app like iMovie. This is a free app that comes on most deployments in Local Authorities. There are options such as WeVideo and others on Chromebook/Windows laptops and we advise you to speak to your LA digital lead about options.
The tutorial video below is broken into 3 parts. Recording, editing and a Keynote option for additional Creativity.
We have the Keynote template file available for download. Use the button below to download it to your device.
Create and stage festive characters with expressive Memoji heads to tell a story using AR.
For this activity it is advisable that you have an iPad, Keynote, and ARMakr
Before you try the main activity you may wish to watch this tutorial on creating a custom Memoji character:
Download this Keynoteproject to help you get started.
You can customise your character in a number of ways. Either draw the character’s body using Apple Pencil, stylus, or your finger. Alternatively you can find pictures for free from sites such as pixabay.com. If you are using other apps such as PowerPoint or Slides it is important to ensure that your background is set as transparent. Export as images and save to your photos app.
In AR Makr, tap New Scene, tap Start, then follow the on-screen instructions to place the scene. To Make a new AR object. Tap New, tap the folder icon and then select the image of your character/objects. Tap the tick to approve the image, and add the object to your AR library. To add the object to the scene, tap it on the left side of the screen. Pinch and drag to resize as needed. Move iPad to where you want the object, then tap Place.
Follow the tutorial below to try it for yourself and share your creations with us on social media @digilearnscot using #12DaysofCreativity
The Everyone Can Create resources make it quick and easy for teachers to bring creativity into any lesson and foster creative expression in every pupil. The Apple Education Community has several examples and stories of success that you can view, download templates, and see the ways in which you can introduce these concepts into your teaching practice.
iPadOS 17 takes iPad further with new levels of personalisation, custom Lock Screens, easier ways to find and share information, and intelligent features to help get things done.
September 18, 2023
UPDATE
iPadOS 17 is now available
iPadOS 17 brings new levels of personalisation and versatility to iPad, and is available today as a free software update. Below are some of the updates that can be useful in school.
Users can now customise the Lock Screen with widgets, quickly access notes and calendar events, and expressive their individual styles. Interactive widgets take glanceable information further with the ability to get tasks done right in the moment with just a tap, directly from the Lock Screen or Home Screen.
Working with PDFs on iPad is easier than ever. Coming later this year, AutoFill identifies and fills fields in forms, allowing users to quickly add details such as names, addresses, and emails from Contacts. Notes also offers new ways to organise, read, annotate, and collaborate on PDFs, and now lets users quickly link one note to another.
Entering information in PDFs is now easier than ever.
Stage Manager adds more flexibility to the positioning of windows and offers the ability to use an external display camera for FaceTime and conference calls. With Profiles in Safari, teachers and pupils can keep their browsing separate between topics like work and personal.
Notes allows users to review and mark up PDFs and scanned documents right in the note.
Freeform gets new drawing tools and adds Follow Along to guide collaborators around the board, and Keyboard brings big improvements to autocorrect, allowing users to enter text faster, easier, and more accurately than ever before.
In Freeform, users can create expressive boards with new drawing tools and a diagramming mode.
iPadOS 17 is available for iPad (6th generation and later), iPad mini (5th generation and later), iPad Air (3rd generation and later), 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation and later), 10.5-inch iPad Pro, and 11-inch iPad Pro (1st generation and later).
Updates are subject to Local Authority authorisation. Some features may not be available in all areas.
Visit apple.com/ipados/ipados-17 or reach out to a member of the national or your local authority team for more information
Having an accessibility need can be a daunting prospect for learners. Having an Additional Support Need that isn’t visible c`an impact pupil confidence and ability to take part in classroom activities. Accessiblity features on iPadOS can benefit all learners. Especially those with SEN/ASN.
What are some of the built in features that can support learner needs?
What are some of the ways these features can be used to enhance learning & teaching?
Find more information about Apple Regional Training Centres here: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/digilearn/professional-learning/platforms/apple-rtc/
Level up your teaching & learning with out of the box iPad features
In this session we will look at ways in which we can use hilt in features of iPad and iPadOS to have an impact on teaching & learning practice.
Find more information about Apple Regional Training Centres here: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/digilearn/professional-learning/platforms/apple-rtc/
This page will give you access resources to download and use within your lessons. Unless otherwise stated, files are in Keynote format. If you need the file in a different format, there is a separate link to download.
Apple Regional Training Centres deliver courses to build the skills and confidence of educators to use Apple technology inside and outside the classroom. They are a community who share best practices and inspire excellence through teaching with Apple technology.
Being selected as an Apple Regional Training Centre highlights our commitment to facilitating training for teachers to develop skills and build confidence to use Apple technology in the classroom.
Apple Regional Training Centres create a community to share best practice and support teaching staff to attain Apple Teacher status, a professional learning programme designed to support and celebrate educators.
Teachers from across the region can attend courses to build their knowledge and skills using technology in the classroom and earn badges to achieve their Apple Teacher recognition.
Across the UK and Ireland, the goals of all Apple Regional Training Centres are to:
• facilitate training opportunities for teachers to develop skills using Apple technology in the classroom
• promote Apple in Education and share new products and innovations with educators
• build Apple Teacher across the region
• share best practices, build community and inspire excellence.
Animating ideas is an excellent way for pupils to visualise and share their knowledge. From animations describing the journey of Jacobite soldiers, to story boarding ideas for a creative writing project. Using out of the box tools and features, pupils can easily visualise the story they wish to tell and share their understanding in a modern and exciting way.
Podcasts are a great way to share the learning journey taking place in school or at home. The beauty of podcasting is that it doesn’t need to be a face to face activity as they can be recorded remotely, edited easily and shared from any location.
Podcasts can easily become part of any learning activity. They can help staff and students reflect, review and reinforce their learning in a number of key areas. They also provide excellent opportunities for collaborative and cooperative learning approaches. Planning and producing a Podcast doesn’t need to take a lot of work but can be a excellent way to develop literacy skills in pupils. For staff, sharing a podcast can be an excellent way to showcase the excellent work taking place in your classroom, introduce new topics for learners, or cohost with like minded teachers looking to make an impact on student creativity.
Podcasting can be carried out with ease and little equipment. An iPad, a microphone, an app and an idea are all you need to get started with producing a series of informative podcasts that show that everyone truly can create.
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