Having the iPads plus an interactive SMARTboard really engages students to the point that I believe students are not thinking about anything but our lesson.
See the process:
Finding that color and the ability to customize the writing motivates students to be creative.
All important reflection! Students complete the learning process by posting their creations from above to their blog! They do this by holding the home button and the top button of the iPad to create a screen shot. Students are able to access that picture through the Blogger app. This allows for summarizing of concepts and finalization.