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C2M2: Christine Brown, Caroline Reynolds, Mandy Burdette, Melanie Walling When determining all the aspects of the Design phase there are many factors that come to mind, but the first is assessing the Needs Analysis. By focusing on what is needed and incorporating the tasks, the intended outcome would be the goals. We felt that it was important to make sure that teachers had the technology skills to be able to incorporate the iPads into their classrooms.

 This tutorial is a basic introduction on the use of an iPad in a Pre-K Special Education classroom. Our website will have tutorials on the basics, how to find and use applications, iTunes instruction, and a list of suggested applications.

 We decided that the most beneficial way to create a website was to use Dreamweaver and have the main page as our introduction and then links to all pages provided on each page. Each tutorial will have it’s own page with videos and text descriptions. Link directly to 

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Introduction The beginning of our tutorial will welcome teachers into the world of Apple and give a brief description of the information they will be learning and the sites purpose. Information will be provided on the following: · iPad Basics · Applications (Apps) and How to Use them? · iTunes in your Class · Helpful Applications for Your Classroom

 Tutorial Option Number 1: iPad Basics This slide will use an instructional video to provide instructional content for basic iPad functions. Learning these basic functions is the foundation for being able to provide a beneficial technology experience in your classroom. These basic functions include turning it on and off, returning to home screen, moving screen horizontally and vertically, and accessing Apps along with other functions.

 Tutorial Option Number 2: So Many Apps, How to Use Them? This tutorial is all about the apps. Instructional videos on how to find, buy, and implement apps in your classroom. There are many apps out there to use, but how to find the right ones, and how to use them for students’ learning is the key for successful classroom use. There will also be an example of the usage of an iPad in a Pre-K Special Education class to demonstrate this technology in action.

<span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Tutorial Option Number 3: iTunes In Your Class <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">This tutorial is also a video instruction with an example of an iPad in use in a Pre K Special Education class. All about the iTunes will show you what iTunes has to offer, locating and buying music, and incorporating music into instruction. Music has been part of many instructional studies, and when used properly, it can provide opportunities for learning in various classroom settings.

<span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Closing: Helpful Applications for Your Classroom <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Lastly, we provide a list of applications we found to be helpful or handy for teachers starting out with the IPad. Once this tutorial is complete, we did not want to leave you with the feeling of what is next. So here you will find applications that you could potentially use to help you get started and get your feet wet with all of the information just provided.