{"id":975,"date":"2015-06-11T10:10:47","date_gmt":"2015-06-11T10:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.touchapp.co.uk\/blog\/?p=975"},"modified":"2015-06-11T10:13:19","modified_gmt":"2015-06-11T10:13:19","slug":"handy-ipad-accessories-for-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.touchapp.co.uk\/blog\/2015\/06\/11\/handy-ipad-accessories-for-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Handy iPad Accessories for Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right; margin-left:20px;\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\ngoogle_ad_client = \"ca-pub-5042102399833742\";\n\/* blog *\/\ngoogle_ad_slot = \"1394526448\";\ngoogle_ad_width = 250;\ngoogle_ad_height = 250;\n\/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"\nsrc=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>As an educational transformation technology, Apple\u2019s iPad offers endless potentials and conveniences for classroom settings.\u00a0 Educators are continually finding new ways to maximize the impact of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.touchapp.co.uk\/blog\/?p=382\" target=\"_blank\">iPads in different teaching and learning <\/a>environments. Here, we introduce several valuable iPad accessories for teachers to expand the usability of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.touchapp.co.uk\/blog\/?p=923\" target=\"_blank\">iPads in education<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>1.iPad case and screen protector<\/b><br \/>\nWith young students, it is wise to invest in a solid iPad case to protect from breakages, dirt, water, sand and vibration. Products such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.biggrips.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Big Grips<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/store.griffintechnology.com\/ipad?griffin_product_categories=168\" target=\"_blank\">Griffin<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.otterbox.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Otterbox<\/a> can provide durable protection against wreckage, germs, stains and oils, but also allow ease access to switches, cameras, speaker, and microphone. You probably want to take a further step to protect the iPad screen as well. Screen protectors such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skinomi.com\/appletablets.html\" target=\"_blank\">Skinomi TechSkin\u2122 <\/a>use the same clear film material protected NASA space shuttles to insulate your screen from scratch.<\/p>\n<div style=\"float:left; margin-right:20px;\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\ngoogle_ad_client = \"ca-pub-5042102399833742\";\n\/* blog *\/\ngoogle_ad_slot = \"1394526448\";\ngoogle_ad_width = 250;\ngoogle_ad_height = 250;\n\/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"\nsrc=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>2. Apple TV<\/b><br \/>\nWhile iPad is an impressive stand-alone device, you may want to\u00a0encourage sharing and collaboration in your classroom. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.touchapp.co.uk\/blog\/2014\/02\/11\/effective-ipad-classroom-through-apple-tv\/\" target=\"_blank\">Apple TV<\/a> in combination with iPad provides an advantageous alternative to more expensive, traditional white boards. <a href=\"http:\/\/store.apple.com\/uk\/buy-appletv\/appletv\" target=\"_blank\">Apple TV<\/a> (\u00a359.00) is a little black box, which can connect any iPad in the room wirelessly via AirPlay. Teachers and students in the classroom can share any content from their preferable locations of the class, thus create a dynamic and highly interactive iPad classroom.<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Keyboard<\/b><br \/>\nA great keyboard can turn your iPad into an amazing laptop. You may come across different types of keyboards. \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/store.apple.com\/uk\/product\/HH5S2B\/A\/logitech-keys-to-go-ultra-portable-keyboard-for-ipad?fnode=3e\" target=\"_blank\">Logitech\u2019s Keys-To-Go keyboard<\/a> is one of the affordable choices.\u00a0 It connects iPad via Bluetooth and is powered by rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries.\u00a0 It features keys like a standard Apple keyboard and it is so thin and light and can be\u00a0carried around easily. An alternative to stand-alone keyboard is a keyboard case. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.logitech.com\/en-gb\/product\/keyboard-folio?crid=1240\" target=\"_blank\">Logitech Keyboard Folio Case <\/a>includes an embedded keyboard in a thin and lightweight protective case. With well-spaced keys, iOS shortcuts and versatile viewing positions, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.logitech.com\/en-gb\/product\/keyboard-folio?crid=1240\" target=\"_blank\">Keyboard Folio Case<\/a> can go everywhere with your iPad and help you get more done.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.touchapp.co.uk\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-978\" alt=\"iPad_accessories\" src=\"http:\/\/www.touchapp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/iPad_accessories.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.touchapp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/iPad_accessories.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.touchapp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/iPad_accessories-138x300.jpg 138w, https:\/\/www.touchapp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/iPad_accessories-472x1024.jpg 472w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<b>4. iPad stand<\/b><br \/>\nAn iPad stand can turn your iPad into a connected mobile presentation tool. A portable stand such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.belkin.com\/us\/p\/P-B2B118\/\" target=\"_blank\">Belkin Stage<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/ipaddocumentcamera.com\/collections\/catalog\/products\/justandgo?referrer=102947\" target=\"_blank\">JustandGo<\/a> has an adjustable platform to hold your iPad securely. You can easily share what\u2019s on the iPad screen with anyone at your desk. An iPad stand can also position your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.touchapp.co.uk\/blog\/?p=531\" target=\"_blank\">iPad camera<\/a> at an ideal angle to focus on a page, document, or other object.<\/p>\n<div style=\"float:right; margin-left:20px;\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\ngoogle_ad_client = \"ca-pub-5042102399833742\";\n\/* blog *\/\ngoogle_ad_slot = \"1394526448\";\ngoogle_ad_width = 250;\ngoogle_ad_height = 250;\n\/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"\nsrc=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>5. iPad stylus pen<\/b><br \/>\nAlthough a stylus is not necessary for writing and sketch on your iPad, a good-quality stylus can be an invaluable tool for more elaborate work. The iPad screen is not pressure-sensitive, but some Bluetooth styluses augment the iPad screen\u2019s sensors with\u00a0Bluetooth low-energy\u00a0technology, thus acquiring special features, such as pressure-sensitivity, smaller nib size, and palm rejection etc. You can find iPad styluses in all sorts of shapes and sizes, popular ones such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adonit.net\/jot\/script\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jot Script\u00a0by Adonit<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wacom.com\/en-ca\/products\/stylus\/bamboo-stylus-solo\" target=\"_blank\">Bamboo Stylus solo<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wacom.com\/products\/stylus\/intuos-creative-stylus-2\" target=\"_blank\">Intuos Creative Stylus<\/a> enable you to use iPad for writing, sketching, drawing, or painting.<\/p>\n<p><b>6. External microphone <\/b><br \/>\nAn external microphone can help you record higher-quality audio than what you can get with iPad\u2019s built-in Mic. There are some high-end iPad specific microphones available in the market, but a reasonably priced USB microphone such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsontech.com\/samson\/products\/microphones\/usb-microphones\/meteormic\/\" target=\"_blank\">Samson\u00a0Meteor Mic<\/a> will do the job as long as you have an USB-to-iPad connector to plug it into your device. You can encourage students to <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/rec-pad\/id506007781?ls=1&amp;mt=8\" target=\"_blank\">record music or voices<\/a> for video productions and podcasting.<\/p>\n<div style=\"float:left; margin-right:20px;\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\ngoogle_ad_client = \"ca-pub-5042102399833742\";\n\/* blog *\/\ngoogle_ad_slot = \"1394526448\";\ngoogle_ad_width = 250;\ngoogle_ad_height = 250;\n\/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"\nsrc=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>7. Microscope\u00a0for iPad<\/b><br \/>\nEducators can combine popular technology with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.touchapp.co.uk\/blog\/?p=663\" target=\"_blank\">science project<\/a> using a microscope for iPad. \u00a0One of the best choices is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Vividia-Wireless-Handheld-Digital-Microscope\/dp\/B00B9DK2IW\" target=\"_blank\">Vividia Wi-Fi Wireless Handheld Digital Microscope<\/a>. As a wireless model, it can easily connect with iPad after installing its Free App from Apple store.\u00a0It delivers a maximum magnification level of 500x and can capture images and view live videos. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hamiltonbuhl.com\/store\/products\/9888\/HamiltonBuhl-Digital-Microscope-for-iPad\" target=\"_blank\">Hamilton Electronics Digital Microscope<\/a> is another high-resolution digital microscope for iPad. It supports different devices (iPad, Mac\/Windows etc.) and provides 4\u00a0bright white LEDS power illumination system for poor lighting conditions.<\/p>\n<p><b>8. Swivl<\/b><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.swivl.com\/product\/\" target=\"_blank\">Swivl<\/a> is a robot, which can turn your mobile device into a camera assistant. After you place your iPad in the Swivl, it can follow you as you move around the room and capture your presentations or focus on whiteboards. The remote also contains a wireless microphone to enhance the audio quality. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.swivl.com\/product\/\" target=\"_blank\">Swivl<\/a> is the ideal tool for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.touchapp.co.uk\/blog\/?p=669\" target=\"_blank\">flipping your classroom<\/a> and also can help students to record group project without anyone left out of the video.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TouchApp_uk\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.touchapp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/twitter.png\" alt=\"twitter\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-686\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TouchApp_uk\" rel=\"publisher\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"position:absolute; margin-left:40px; margin-top:10px;\"><b>Follow us on Twitter: @TouchApp_uk<\/b><\/p>\n<p><\/a><br \/>\n<\/br><br \/>\nFrom Mobile App development company\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.touchapp.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>TouchApp<\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.touchapp.co.uk\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-395\" alt=\"touchapp\" src=\"http:\/\/www.touchapp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/touchapp-300x41.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"41\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.touchapp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/touchapp-300x41.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.touchapp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/touchapp-624x85.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.touchapp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/touchapp.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As an educational transformation technology, Apple\u2019s iPad offers endless potentials and conveniences for classroom settings.\u00a0 Educators are continually finding new ways to maximize the impact of iPads in different teaching and learning environments. 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