i -touches in lower elementary across the curriculum

i-Touches in Lower Elementary Across the

CurriculumWendy Seagondollar

Jennifer GautreauAlyson Wynn

Class ManagementSet expectations ahead of timeUse your projector to explain apps step by stepMODEL MODEL MODEL-especially in small group

setting!Use Quietube for videos

Check in/check out system

If there is an issue with an ipod, you know who to talk to about it.

Check out by:magic

number table shapename

SecurityJust like a field trip, count your

“babies” oftenEnable the find feature so you can

locate missing devicesBlock or Lock the App store, internet

and U-tubeLock up your devices when not in use

App Management Use an icon app on your

center chart to let the group know which app to access

Use an icon picture on the table to let group know which app to be on

• Keep current apps in the “tray” at the bottom

• Put apps in folders by strategy group (spelling, long i, telling time..)

Put apps in folders by subject (math, reading…)

Put apps in folders by reading level

Let them know you can see where they’ve been (history)

EARBUDSUse cardboard to wrap the earbuds around to

avoid tangling.Label earbuds and ziploc bag for each child.

Add earbuds to your class supply list

Less cleaning and concern for germs. (We use these on desk top computers too.)

Store by table group or in the Daily 5 book boxes

I-nigma Use as a quick way to get to a

websitePost a video and use a QR code to

get thereEngaging way to do math word

problemsDifferentiation made easy (post codes on different colors)

Teacher in your PocketStudents can listen to your lesson as many times

as they need to learn the concept. You can differentiate lessons as needed

iKnow Phonics- ABC’s , Vowels I, Vowels II, Consonants I, Consonants II

Differentation- Each application builds on the previous applications skills. Students can be assigned based on skill being taught or where there gap in instruction is. Students have a worksheet that they must complete that goes along with the skill the are practicing to ensure their understanding. Before going to the next application students must have completed certificates.

iKnow Phonics

Sentence, Story, and Language Builder

• These applications are an excellent to scaffold learning in the students reading and writing. You can receive tracking and progress reports as well as relevant app recommendations based on your students' activity.

Story Builder in Action

• Diverse sentences• Helps students

elaborate and use supporting details in their sentences• Monitors progress • Differentiated levels• Email the story to

teacher or parents

Math Use camera feature to go on a “Shape Hunt”Engage learners with QR codes or apps instead

of pencil and paper

ScienceVideo Documenting experiments and what they

learnedInterviewing each other about experiments

Social StudiesDocument Field Trips

Interview Community Helpers

Document Your Work!

Artifacts for you or your parents.

DifferentiationMany apps are leveledCheck the developers

websites in the app store for more information, strategies and parents links

Parents Involvement

Show the parents what you’re using

At conferencesIn your newslettersEmail them from the app with the

students’ product

Teacher AppsReading RemediesStick pickTeacher notesTimerSplashtop whiteboard (ipad)Drop box

Any Questions?