Tech training 7.17.13 pm session
- 2. IMPLEMENTING MOBILE DEVICES Objectives: To consider the issues surrounding implementation of mobile devices regularly in your classroom To compare and contrast various mobile devices To explore a variety of (mostly iOS – but some work on other devices) applications to support instructional goals To connect technology – instructional goals – district goals.
- 3. TECHNOLOGY INFUSION CONTINUUM - SAMR
- 4. MATCHING TO INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS To increase skill in: -math computation -sight word recognition -phonemic awareness -reading fluency -geography To increase student engagement/motivation: -student response systems -increased opportunity for choices -public audience -creation tools To meet the needs of diverse learners: -video consumption/flipped learning -variety of ways to demonstrate learning -multimedia creation (higher level) -LS kids have good tech skills despite lacking in basic skills=success -as adaptation for those with IEP To develop 21st century skills: -collaboration tools -communication tools To increase productivity/reduce paper -tools that make mundane tasks easier
- 6. WHAT SETS IPADS APART FROM THE OTHERS? P R O S T O I P A D • Has the most apps by a long shot • Quality product C O N S T O I P A D • Does not play Flash games. (Can try Puffin browser, though.) • Most expensive • Does not have a slot for SD Card (extra storage) Are you using the device for device specific apps or are you using it more for web-enabled content that works on any device? K-3 = iPad or iPad mini/ Grades 4+ = a good device that is on sale
- 7. BYOD…Bring Your Own Device •Implementing BYOD at Middle School & High School…wireless throughout the buildings •Elementary building will be rewired…in the meantime, request a wireless router from Questeq •BYOD parent information
- 8. HOW WILL YOUNG STUDENTS GET CONTENT FROM IPAD TO YOU? http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2013/05/ three-approaches-for-getting-content- to.html http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2013/05/ four-approaches-to-getting-content- off.html
- 10. •Pic Collage •ScreenChomp, Show Me, Explain Everything •Animoto •Tiny Tap •Puppet Pals •ThingLink •Little Bird Tale
- 12. •Flat Stanley - 3rd grade? •Stack the States •Stack the Countries •Word Seek - like boggle •Math Doodles •Brushes - drawing app •apps by Classroom Focused Software •apps by Heavy Lifters Network •apps by Ventura Educational Systems - math/manipulatives...in simple terms https://www.diigo.com/list/donaldsontech/ipad s
- 14. TECHNOLOGY TRIALS – IT’S NEW TO ALL OF US! • It’s not going to work like you expected the first time around unless you give it a trial run. • Lots of perseverance and motivation needed to stick with it • There is additional “cognitive load” when using technology at first. • Need procedures in place to keep equipment charged, working, and safe & secure.