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“THE NEED TO KNOW THE CAPITAL OF
FLORIDA DIED THE DAY MY PHONE
LEARNED THE ANSWER…”
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT’S BLOG
I PAD PROGRAM
• pilot program that began in the Fall of
2012
• reaching students at all levels of
learning
• allowing students to reach farther and
faster than ever to access information
• doors are being unlocked for reluctant
and struggling learners
• widening the door for students who are
ready to take it to the next level for
concepts being taught
How are they used in the classroom?
• Videos and camera tools are valuable to record work in labs for science.
Students have used this tool to extend activities at home and return to
the classroom to share on the Smart Board
• Students’ record and email reading fluency and other work to obtain
immediate feedback from other students and teacher. Collaboration is a
part of everyday classroom life as students are able to research and
compose pieces which then can be emailed for review by other students
• Students have become very skilled at using Adobe to define and refine
writing pieces
• Current events and articles from sources such as Time for Kids and
National Geographic are shared out frequently so that students can
critique articles and events important to our lives
• More texts and workbooks are becoming available to students through
their I-pad to reduce cost and also lighten backpacks
• Teachers are able to “tailor” assignments to meet individual students
needs, allowing for remediation and enrichment.
• Students are
able to
manipulate text
to more easily
draft and
analyze written
work
• More time can
then be
devoted to
critical thinking
and shared
discussions.
Dragon Dictation :
Students who are
reluctant or struggle
with writing yet are
very verbal are able
to open up the
“writing door “
through this app.
Students work with
clear annunciation
and pronunciation as
they practice
speaking skills.
Capture work on video and
camera to save and analyze
work for further revision
later on.
Allows for students access information and work collaboratively. Pertinent information
is able to be shared out to the entire group via email.
This immediate feedback enhances the learning experience.
Purposeful learning happens when students can collaborate and give feedback.
Students are creatively developing
presentations (real world experience)
Reading Fluency is recorded and assessed
each week. Students email results for further
feedback
• Immediate input and feedback can be
given to students regarding assignments
and assessments.
• This promotes more ownership and
interest.
• I-pads in the hands of students connects them with other classmates in a way
that is more realistic to the outside world experience
• The success of the 3rd grade program has been a convincing factor in
incorporating and including the fourth and fifth grade students to the
1:1 I-Pad program in enhancing their classroom experience as well.
• Technology is ever-changing and students are learning the skills they
need to adapt to these changes through collaboration and in
developing and using problem solving skills.
• We hope to continue moving forward with our technology program to
meet the needs of our ever-changing landscape in education.