Recently, our school was able to obtain three new iPads and a class set of iPod touch. I thought this would be a great chance to incorporate new technology into my lesson plans.
In my previous post, I created a new GAME plan to implement in my classroom. My goals for this GAME plan included developing and creating new learning experiences for my students using new technology and to improve communication to parents through my wikipage.
In order to be successful in my first goal, I will need to research respected websites for appropriate apps in which to install on the ipods/ipads. I will specifically look for apps that will enhance my curriculum such as drawing apps and puzzles featuring famous pieces of art. I believe that the use of these ipods/ipads will promote student learning and engagement. I am currently finding and installing these apps as well as becoming familiar with their programming.
My second goal is to improve my wiki in order to promote better communication with parents. During our Open House, many parents expressed that they would like to know about what activities the students were involved in the classroom. They wanted to know what projects were being worked on. I felt that by taking more pictures and adding audio would give the parents a better idea of our daily work. In order to showcase as many students as possible, I plan to keep a record of which students are featured on the wiki. I will also need to check with our technology department and review the procedures for putting pictures of students on the web.
Final Reflection – 6715 Sanders D.
14 years ago
Great idea to use a wiki to keep parents in the loop... have you ever thought about letting the students be the ones that record the daily activities? Maybe have 2 or 3 students report on the events of the day??? Just a thought...Good luck on it....
ReplyDeleteI would love to use the Ipad/Ipod in my classroom. Did you receive a grant to get these tools? Also, it seems that many in my school vocally oppose Ipods in the classroom. Have all teachers and administration been supportive with the Ipad/Ipods?
ReplyDeleteWow Ipads and IPod touches that is amazing! I didn't know schools were going to the lengths of getting these forms of technology. That is wonderful. I think letting the students record for the wiki would be a great idea and a time saver as well. I bet the students and the parents would really like to see their projects posted.
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Caroline,
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you and your students. I think it's awesome that your school has funded ipods for students to use in art class. What a way to integrate technology in the classroom! I have an application on my iphone that allows my children to draw artwork on my phone and they absolutely love it. I know your students will have an increased level of engagement and learning as a result of ipods to the classroom environment.