iPads in the 4th Grade ClassroomIntegrating Technology with the Use of iPads

Starting the PathProject Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to a complex question, problem, or challenge. (http://bie.org/about/what_pbl)

Students can use technology to research, learn, communicate, and share their findings.

It all starts with the Essential Questions! How can our kids learn best? How can kids work together? How can we have students in charge of their learning?

How Do We Want Them to Learn?

Rigor/Relevance MatrixStudent Learning

A Students gain knowledge and are asked to remember or understand that knowledge.

BApplication – Students use knowledge to solve problems, come up with solutions, and complete work.

CStudents continue to refine knowledge to analyze routinely while solving problems and finding solutions.

D Students can think in complex ways. They further develop their skills while applying their knowledge.

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How Do We Use Collaboration with Technology? iPads

We have 10 in the classroom.

Students work in groups of 2-4 depending on assignment.

Students can use iPads for many different things within the classroom: Collaboration Presentation Practice Research

The above image illustrates how these

girls are making a digital storybook for

kindergarten students.

Below, these girls are creating an animated film about bullying.

They’re in Charge!Students Share Their Knowlege

The students can share ideas with many different apps: My Storybook iMovie Prezi Popplet iPages Google Drive iStopMotion

Students can get support and practice: Dreambox AR Webster Dictionary Various Math Skill apps Recorder Pro Spelling City

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The following video has students working with iPads

to work on Genius Hour projects. This is an example

of how teachers can use PBL in the classroom.

Making News with iMovie iMovie is a great app for students to use. It provides

students with the following skills for the 21st century.

Creativity

Collaboration

Cooperation

Research Skills

Writing Skills

Speaking Skills

Family History Project with Prezi Prezi is a great

presentation tool.

Students can work on iPads and then save online.

Editing and Revising is then possible on the desktop with more options.

Students can share and collaborate with this app on the iPads.

We’ll view a Prezi using one of the iPads!

Pros and Cons

Cons• Teacher does not have quick access for

changes or updates.• Some apps with filters do not work as

they should.• Limited storage space.• Apps do not provide all tools/options as

they do on desktops or laptops.• No PD provided within the district.

Pros• Many opportunities for practice,

learning, and sharing.• Teacher can be more of a facilitator in

the classroom.• Teachers can find PD and help from

online resources and/or conferences.• Students have technology at their

fingertips.• At-risk students can have access to

helpful apps.