Write an e-book in one hour!
For use in a literacy & language setting
Alison Jones

Overall Objective of Workshop
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To set a context for using the iPad/ tablets in ABE
To introduce a new way of making tailor made, targeted materials for adult learners
To introduce the technology and the methodology
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Workshop Outline
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Overview of iPad use in GABES
Demonstration and practice of using
Book Creator
Activity: write a short book
Feedback
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Technology and Education
NALA:“Learning systems must adapt to the changing ways in which people live and learn in their lives
today”.
New York Times:
“..school leaders say the iPad is not just a cool new toy but rather a powerful and versatile tool with a multitude of applications, including thousands with educational uses.”
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 iPad Use in Gabes
2010: 3 iPads for one to one classes
2011: 10 iPads for group classes
Now used in literacy, numeracy, language and special needs classes, both groups and 1:1s
Used in tutor training
Used as resource (audio recording, camera, PDF worksheets and colour handouts )
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Benefits for Adult Learners
Used as a tool to aid literacy/ numeracy skills
Used as a tool to aid technology skills
Increases self -esteem, communication skills & confidence
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Tutor Feedback
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Students motivated and engaged
Role transferral & learner autonomy
Meaningful tasks students can relate to
Link to formal literacy initiated
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IPads & ITABE:
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Blog
Twitter account
Link with adult education centre in
Kentucky
Postcards (app)
Poetry festival (photos and videos)
Teamwork, modern marketing, IT proficiency
Numeracy apps (fractions)
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Writing a blog: Work Skills group
2011
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IPads & Special Needs
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Writing books
Improving Maths skills
Video and audio skills
The tutor reports
• "Helps me to teach to their individual levels"
• "Students claim their own learning"
• "A communication tool"
• "Students concentrate better"
ESOL
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Back
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IPads & ESOL:
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Language apps
Postcard apps
Recipe project
Audio recordings
Kevin's ESOL class
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Book Creator app
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Students write books for themselves
Tutors write books for students
Books have multimedia content and can be tailor made to suit
Books can be short, long, funny, informative, instructional, personal
Ideal for language experience approach
Books can be saved and read in iBooks app
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Book Creator: examples
• A Funny Story
• Our New Home
• It's in the Bag
• What's the Message
Books are written in Book
Creator and opened & read in iBooks
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Now it's your turn!
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Some ideas
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My pet
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My favourite place/ hobby
Plural rules
A student story/ anecdote/ travel story
Homophones tips
Instruction booklet e.g. How to make
Irish Coffee
Adapt a worksheet (e.g. Brown & Brown)
My favourite team
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Further Information
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To print, share and export your eBook and carry out many other tasks, visit the developer’s website for more information http://support.redjumper.net/forums
Book Creator is also available on Android platforms
Thank you for coming!
alison.jones@gretb.ie
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