Integrating Technology in Education

I can remember a time when we "went to the computer lab".  I am SO thankful that this is not the case in my educational setting.  Many people have viewed how we "use iPads in the classroom".  Today, I have written an entire educational opportunity on our classroom blog.  This demonstrates exactly how technology tools along with paper and pencil and varying conversation are intertwined in a learning experience.

From beginning to end, the students are 

➽in and out of technology.

➽in and out of camera use.

➽in and out of the web.

➽in and out of a Google Form.

➽in and out of an iPad2 app.

➽in and out of a calculator.  

➽in and out of collaborative whiteboard areas.  

➽in and out of direct instruction.  

➽in and out of an intellectual conversation with an adult. 

Partly viewed lesson on blog

THE LESSON FOR STUDENTS IN DETAIL

Videos of Today's Lesson (iPad2=No Play List-See Channel For Details)

**Raw footage taken by me while teaching.  The video is a playlist of 23 videos. Enjoy!

Reflection:
The lesson really went well because I am seeing how students use their tech tool of choice.  I am certainly NOT standing in front and lecturing.  I especially liked how it flowed smoothly.  I do wish students would have tried the SimpleMindX app.  Maybe next time.

Students Teaching Students Google App

A new strategy to continue the education of a Google App among students.

Pulaski School Board & WASB Writing Prompt

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Return To School Board & WASB Information

Thirteen Colonies - Individual Learning Speed Opportunity

There are times when we need to "get the facts" to the students.  Tools that we used to give specific information  to the students about the thirteen colonies included:

iPad2
Headphones
3 Videos
3 Google Forms

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After the facts are given to them, students will interact with our guidance.  They will be allowed to ask questions and discuss the answers to those questions.

Finally, they will will be formally assessed using a digital project/problem based activity...more about that when completed.

Learning Target Met With App & Quizlet

Blog Reflection With Various Digital Tools

When asked students really feel that reflecting helps to solidify (my word, not there's) the concepts.

gosoapbox.com In Our 8th Grade Classroom

Tools:
iPad2
gosoapbox.com
ReelDirector (to create the video)

WASB & PCSD School Board Presentation

Tools In My Classroom:
►30 iPad2s & Cart video
►iPad2 Apps video
►Digital Classroom Setup video
►External Monitors For Group Work video
►Digital Presence on the Web video
►Six Whiteboard Work Stations video

Slide Show of Whiteboard Learning Areas

Collaborative Whiteboard Learning Areas

Our YouTube Channel


Engaged Learning in Room 2025: (Changes Because of Tech Tools)
(Extended Version)




Engaged Learning in Room 2025:  (Changes Because of Tech Tools)
(Short Version)

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Students + iPad Created Video + Sharing = No Easy Answer

Our challenge lies in the sharing aspect of the video.


Resources That May Fix The Problem:
Dropbox
Dropittome

A Big Help: @tonyvincent

Classroom Activity Created with Reel Director

I used the Reel Director app to create a digital story of our class activities.