Teaching in the Classroom on iPad

A Success Story by Aaron Ayres

By hyperPad user, Aaron Ayres—a high school teacher in the United States.

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When I joined a new school in August 2014, I was excited to discover their 1:1 device program for students. This setup provided the perfect opportunity to transition my classroom incentive program from paper to digital. hyperPad offered the tools and environment to make this transition seamless, allowing me to enhance and modify the program each year for new students.

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The Immediate Benefits I Found

1. Increased Instructional Time
   By digitizing my classroom incentive program with hyperPad, I saved significant instructional time. Automating calculations and storing students’ reward inventories freed up time for more focused teaching in the classroom.
2. Enhanced Student Engagement
   Students enjoyed the interactive features of the app, especially in 8th grade, which helped build stronger relationships. hyperPad became an invaluable part of my toolkit for engaging students using iPad teaching tools.
3. Creative and Technical Growth
   I loved developing new ideas for the app and bringing them to life. Creating interactive dice for my classroom took months of planning and testing, but with hyperPad's iPad dev tools, the process became manageable—and rewarding.

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Recommendations for Educators

As a classroom teacher using hyperPad, I highly recommend it to other educators. Here are some tips for those new to app creation and iPad teaching tools:

1. Start Small: Start with basic functionalities. My app, Ayresopoly, started simple but effective, and has evolved with more features and animations over time. This iterative approach works best for teachers new to iPad game dev.
2. Test and Save Frequently: Regularly test your creations and save your progress frequently. Small errors can turn into big issues, and iPad dev tools like hyperPad make it easy to debug as you go.
3. Optimize Your Workflow: Establish an efficient working environment. It’s crucial when retracing steps during debugging. You’ll find that trial and error is a big part of the indie game dev process.
4. Understand the Time Commitment: Game dev and app creation are time-consuming but rewarding. Prepare for the challenges of logic, problem-solving, and long hours—it’s worth it when you see your ideas come to life.

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Discovering hyperPad for the Classroom

I found hyperPad (initially GamePress) while searching for a platform to create a game without having to learn a coding language. The platform impressed me with its user-friendly interface and extensive capabilities, making it an ideal choice for classroom projects using iPad game dev tools. hyperPad has become a cornerstone of my teaching approach, allowing me to create custom apps like Ayresopoly, a classroom-incentive program that includes mini-games and interactive features.

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Supporting Teaching and Learning with hyperPad

The support from the hyperPad team, particularly Murtaza, Hamed, and Robinson, has been invaluable in my app development journey. Their expertise made the learning curve smoother, and I encourage other educators to seek support when needed. Sometimes, all it takes is a little help to overcome development challenges, especially when using powerful teacher tools iPad offers like hyperPad.

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For example, one of my early challenges was getting the token to move correctly based on dice rolls. With the help of the hyperPad team, I was able to solve this issue, making the rest of my development journey much easier.

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Real-World Impact in the Classroom

Using hyperPad has transformed my classroom management. By digitizing key aspects of my teaching strategy, I’ve made processes more efficient and engaging. hyperPad is the perfect edtech tool to integrate interactive apps into your teaching methods and support iPad teaching.

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If you’re a teacher looking to improve engagement and simplify classroom management, or if you're interested in indie game dev with your students, hyperPad is a valuable resource. Its ease of use and ability to create dynamic projects make it one of the best teacher tools iPad has to offer.

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Start Your Game Dev Journey with hyperPad

At hyperPad, we offer more than just a platform—we give educators and students the tools to start their own iPad game dev journey. Whether you’re creating classroom incentive apps or designing full-fledged games, hyperPad has everything you need to bring your ideas to life.

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Join hyperPad Today

For a one-time payment, you get a lifetime of creating apps and games. Turn your Procreate designs or digital art into interactive comics, games, and more, and easily publish them to the Apple App Store right from your iPad. Start your game dev journey with hyperPad today and bring your classroom or creative visions to life with one of the best Apple apps for education and creativity!