ipads in k-4 setting
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iPads in k-4 Setting . Stories from the Field . Project Proposal. Approached by Technology Facilitator because of previous technology grant Proposal drafted in 2011 Focused on primary grades Chose to purchase iPads Grade K-2 – Small groups Grade 3 – Class set - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
IPADS IN K-4 SETTING Stories from the Field
Project Proposal Approached by Technology Facilitator
because of previous technology grant Proposal drafted in 2011 Focused on primary grades Chose to purchase iPads
Grade K-2 – Small groups Grade 3 – Class set
January 2012 – Received iPads
First Steps… Overwhelming Tried to do “everything” with iPads No follow up to activities Little real-world application A desire to focus on tools rather than
teaching practices Lack of specific direction Lots of lower-level thinking
Galileo October 2012, came to Ashmont for 2
planning days Outcomes were given to Galileo prior to
meeting Project ideas were discussed and refined Provided framework for inquiry-based
project Catalyst for shift in teaching practice
More effective use of technology More authentic learning tasks
Our Project Social Studies
focus 3.1.4 examine
economic factors that shape communities in other parts of the world
Began by incorporating front matter
Focus on economy in the four countries
Found a way to fit the iPad to the project
Other Uses Language Arts/Writing
Fit well into writers’ workshops (toontastic) Allowed lots of choice when publishing (scribble press)
Social Studies/Science Used for research Google Earth Video editing (hearing video)
Math Centres/basic skills practice
Trials and Tribulations First year: sharing between three classes How to use iPads effectively Digital Citizenship Printing/Sharing projects with parents Theft Lack of student-friendly web resources
No Flash Adequate Wifi access
Highlights Student engagement Authentic Learning Peer-Assessment
Encourages good questions Student-centered work Student Interaction/Group
work Reaches all learning styles
Other Grades 4 iPads per
class
Kindergarten Building Community Project
Grade 1 Moss bag story telling
Grade 2 “Day in the Life” project
Assessment
Self Instant feedback
Peer Focus on criteria
Teacher Pictures/videos Apps
Reflections and the Future Greatly beneficial Shift in teaching practice Student centered possibilities Teachers need to “buy in” Support from Admin is crucial Continuing to grow and improve
Questions?
Thank you!