iPossibilities:
Collaborative use of iPads in the primary classroom
Kate [email protected]
@KateLechleiterwww.klechleiter.blogspot.com
My departure point
» Technology in the classroom
» One of those middle of the night ideas…
» Collegial conference proposal
» Started small
My iPad ‘philosophy’
» START SMALL» use the iPad as a TOOL not as a subject» Peer COLLABORATION is critical» INTEGRATION is key» LEARN as you go and WITH THE STUDENTS,
don’t be afraid to MAKE MISTAKES» MODEL and TEACH GUIDELINES for use of
iPad
Audio Memos
» Reading fluency» Email the audio to
parents/save for assessment
» Record teacher reading story for student to follow
» Record conversations/thinking
My Story
» Students create stories
» Write the story» Record the audio» Import photos
from online or can draw them
Sock Puppets
» Great tool for oral language practice
» Fun and engaging way to add humour into the classroom
» Free version or pay version
» Free=record 30 sec of audio
Faces iMake
» Creative right brain activity
» Fun!!!!» Great for oral
language practice
Doodle Buddy
» Great general use app
» Photos-adding details
» Labeling pictures» Spelling board» 100 days
Evernote
» ePortfolios» How to ‘save’
student work
Toontastic
» Step-by-step instructions
» Create ‘movie’ version of animated stories
Skitch
» Great app for labeling pictures
» Students can draw their own
» Pictures can be imported
» Works well with Evernote
Book Creator
» Students create a book
» Add audio» Add pictures» Add writing» Edit font, size etc» Export to iBooks
library
Videolicious
» Easy and simple movie creating app
» Used it with our unit studying plants
» Take technology outdoors!
Show Me» Possibilities are endless» Students create addition
and subtraction stories» Place value and
estimation representation
» Great evaluation tool » Shows learning process
Popplet
» Great tool for mind mapping
» Helps students organize their ideas
» Make connections between them
Camera
» Free play» Record learning
(making thinking visible….)
Questions??
Thank you! [email protected] @KateLechleiter www.klechleiter.blogspot.com
Blog:Journey with an iPad