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 * Bringing Mobile Devices to School for Learning **

= = At Gulf Harbour School we have always had a strong commitment to digital technology. Right from the beginning we have believed that children need to be prepared for the future and that future would involve increasing levels of digital technology. It's amazing how far technology has come in the few years since the school started! Then, we felt we were on the cutting edge having a few computers in our rooms! We have had lots great digital outcomes over the years and have always pushed to create things such as TV shows, radio stations and of course digital classrooms. The development of mobile devices has again changed our way of communicating and our educational landscape as well. Small and powerful devices are now available at much lower costs. It is our intention to encourage these devices in the classroom. = =

= = Our school's vision is to pursue authenticity, creativity and excellence in learning. We believe innovation, and the power of the individual are paramount. We see the mobile devices as a potentially versatile tool to empower students in their learning. It is now more effective and powerful for students to own their device. = =

= = Imagine if every student has at their finger tips writing apps, the ability to search the web, a still camera, a movie camera, movie making software, email, music creation, drawing art, audio recording, note taking and many more all in one device. How much could they achieve? Part of the power is in ownership. The student has the device and knows how to use because they have it all the time. The focus moves off 'Learning to use the computer' to 'How can I use my device for learning' = =

= = We want to integrate devices into everyday use. There are a lot of applications that will help students with particular skills and knowledge. Applications that develop specific Maths or Literacy knowledge and skills. But perhaps the most powerful possibilities however lie in creation. Students can make their own, movies, books, music, art, creating their own stories. = =

= = Right now there are a number of devices available. We will be promoting Apple products. That is, the iPad, iPad Mini and iPod. We feel that it is important for students and teachers to be using the same system to maximise learning outcomes. We think Apple devices are reliable, stable, have access to the most applications and are educationally focused. = =

= = We are aware that this a cost and devices are by no means compulsory. We see our school having a number of devices available for students to use, however the benefits of 24 / 7 access and owning your own device will (we believe) by a real consideration parents will seriously consider as we move into this next phase of our school direction. = =

Great app for organising your ideas/ notes / lessons etc || **Scribble Press** Make books stories etc || Flipboard Flipping through favorite content. || Explain Everything Make little movies straight from drawings on iPad || Wonderful speakers at your finger tips! || Animation made easy || App Advice A good app about apps! || Dictionary ||
 * Free Apps **
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 * **Evernote**
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 * Note taking Apps **

Penultimate Works in well with Evernote || Noteshelf || Noteability Can record notes too || Adobe ideas || Amazing music making recording app || Easiest way to make simple movies || Word processing like your macbook || Great presentations ||
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 * Some great apple apps (Not free!) **
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Drawing Apps Has some great features || Photoshop Express || Snapseed Simple and easy to use. ||  ||
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 * Paper 53 || Sketchbook Pro || Procreate || Artrage ||
 * Photography **
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 * iPhoto