COSA Presentation 2015 · Utilizing the recording function in apps like Educreations and StoryKit...

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Accelerating Reading and Writing with iPads

Leslie Kolb & Katie Toppel Oregon Statewide Starting Strong Conference

August 19, 2015

Meet the Presenters

Leslie Kolb Kindergarten Teacher lkolb@ttsd.k12.or.us @KolbKinder www.kolbkindergarten.weebly.com

Katie Toppel ELLTeacher ktoppel@ttsd.k12.or.us @Toppel_ELL

Our School

48% Economically disadvantaged

23% English

learners

20-28 Kinders per classroom

Our Philosophy

● iPads are tools for instruction

● We are particular about the apps

● Target specific skills

● Nothing game-like

● Engaged in learning

● Students on task

● Specific expectations

App Rubric Sketchio

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Letter School

Word Wizard

Active Engagement Repetitive Practice 10 vs. 250 active responses

Montessori Crosswords

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Skitch

Pic Collage

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Popplet

The writing process can be very challenging for some students and looking at blank paper can be intimidating.

Some students need to talk through their ideas before they

can write.

Utilizing the recording function in apps like Educreations and StoryKit every child is accountable to record their ideas and it

allows for the creations of a digital record of the spoken language.

Another great benefit to using iPads for these types of activities is the natural connection among reading, writing, speaking, and

listening within a single app.

(Beschorner & Hutchinson, 2013).

StoryKit

Importing Graphic Organizer Recording

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Educreations

Retelling

Math

Book Creator

Access to Photos

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QR Codes photosforclass.com Pages Keynote

Transferring to Written Work Becoming Readers

Voice Record Pro What if I don’t have a class set?

● Independent Practice

● Small Group Instruction

● Writing Activities

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Questions?