After watching the videos/tutorials, list two to three things you learned about the device(s) that will be in your classroom this fall.
After watching the videos, the first thing that stood out to me was not really a surprise, but more of a "now, why are they deciding to do that?" I knew that 1st graders were not going to be receiving iPads, but getting 2 more iTouches. Getting the 2 new iTouches is fabulous, but I think that the younger kids need the iPads so that they can have a bigger screen. When they use the iTouches, often the kids that have trouble with fine motor skills, really struggle with math facts, sight words, or any other game. I know that my kids last year really did enjoy the iTouches, so 2 more will be great!
Also, it will be SO nice to have the 5 Dell minis! There is so much that we can do with these! The possibilities are endless! These will be wonderful when we complete our Presidential research project!
How do you plan to manage the device(s) in your classroom? Do you have ideas/suggestions that others may find useful?
As of right now, I have specified drawers that each iTouch "lives" in. The kids were really good about putting them back where they belonged. This year, with 2 more iTouches, I will most likely label them with a number or letter so that I (and the kids) can keep track of them at all times.
While reading Lou Ann's blog, I saw that there is an app for Brainpop,Jr. This is a FABULOUS site that the kids just adore. We could download this app and this would be a great learning tool for workstations or extra time!
Using the ipods as stations is wonderful...Because we have had equipment...it shouldn't be too hard to manage.
ReplyDeleteThe next thing we'll look at is getting more ipads!