Sometimes as teachers, we need to stand and deliver a teacher-centered presentation of concepts or skills in a direct instruction format. Using a mobile whiteboard, presentation app on your iPad is an innovative way to do this.
Notability is the mobile whiteboard, presentation app that we will learn about here. Other similar apps are Educreations, Explain Everything, Doodlecast Pro, or Keynote. |
1) Read this brief introductory article about Notability
2) Download the Notability app ($ 2.99) from the App store on your iPad.
3) Watch this video to learn how to use Notability. While you're watching, pause and try the features that he is explaining.
3) Watch this video to learn how to use Notability. While you're watching, pause and try the features that he is explaining.
4) Watch this video of Notability being used by a SLCSD teacher, Alex Rowe, in the classroom. Pay attention to how he is using the features of the app (camera to insert image, highlighter, pen, zoom, etc.) while mirroring his iPad, freeing him up to circulate around the classroom.
5) Watch my video "3 Tips" to learn about Screencast-o-matic a little bit more about Notability.