Many teachers who are not part of the iPad program, and do not have an iPad themselves, have students with iPads enrolled in their classes. We would like you to comment below with your suggestions for how they can make the most of having these few devices in their classroom.
This assignment is due Tuesday, November 13th.
Appoint kids with ipad, "class researchers" for up to the minute gathering of relevant facts and information pertaining to a particular lesson.
ReplyDeleteIf you have an ActivBoard, purchase the AirServer app on the desktop computer or laptop it is connected to ($11.99 for teachers and students). Then the student with the iPad is able to project whatever is on the iPad screen to the whole class. The "class researchers" mentioned above then would have a way of sharing in a compelling way whatever they discover.
ReplyDeleteOr, if they are taking notes on a lecture, give the iPad to a kid who is really good at note-taking. Leave their notes projected the whole time as a scaffold for the other students in the class who are also hearing the lecture.
-Brian Eames
Brian, that was a great idea, I did not know about that one! I think that a great way to use the iPad is being able to watch a video or news clip on that particular thing you are talking about. For example, some JH kids are reading "The watcher" . That book begins with a Rolling Stones quote and we instantly switched from the text to a quick video of Mick jagger singing...it really started the book off with bang!
ReplyDeleteI see the best uses for my student’s iPads (in addition to note taking), as group work research tools. Students also benefit from using iPads during lectures and discussions to find facts and information, and to gain ownership of the fact finding. Students have also shared iPad notes with other students who missed a lecture.
ReplyDeleteUsually the kids themselves come up with the best ideas of how to use them in the class. Other people have mentioned looking things up on the web; I'd add specifically being able to access the class website. And making or using quizlets. Also, if the teacher or class has drawn a good diagram or chart on the board, a student with an iPad could take a picture of it and email it to everyone.
ReplyDeleteIn my class one of the biggest uses is being able to incorporate graphs and powerpoints into a student's notes. I think that is something iPad students can do and then send it to other students - similar to Dave's suggestion.
ReplyDeleteStudents use my iPad in art class when we are doing preliminary drawings for a big project (both 2D and 3D) and they want to find multiple images of their chosen animal/object not available to them in my pull sheet collection. None of my students bring iPads to art class.
ReplyDeleteThat student can become a lead on projects by helping to organize resources and information for the group. We require kids to use googledocs - so a student with an ipad can quickly create and share docs with other students rather than waiting till at home-- when they usually forget! It is also helpful during lectures when students can look up information during a short lecture and provide further information to the class. This enables students to take greater responsibility in the learning process.
ReplyDeleteLast year, when I did not have an iPad but several students did, one of the students made review cards for the class before the final exam. Students can also use their iPads to look up information immediately during the class that is helpful for discussion. Information about assignments is also available through my teacher page, so I don't have to answer the same question several times.
ReplyDeleteI suggest dividing your class into small groups with 3-4 kids to a group using an iPad to research necessary information. I like them coming to a discussion with some prior information rather than expecting me to tell them everything. They like sharing a task, consulting with each other, sharing found information, and creating together. Hence, the time is motivational as well as informative. Those with iPads can also be note takers for others during discussions. Filming works well as a group, creative endeavor, too, and would therefore only require a few iPads. The kids love making newscasts, book or movie trailers, skits reflecting a concept, etc. Our iPads are out daily, often asked for by the kids. Lina
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