Hot Topic For July: What do you think of using an iPad or iPod touch for kids in the classroom?

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ipodYay or Nay for the latest gadget that's come into the classroom?

Some of the mail rings I frequent have been all-a-buzz about iPods and iPads and asking what everyone's favorite Apps are. 

iPadIf you have them and are using them in your teaching...How are you using them in the classroom? 

Are you buying them with money you were allocated? 

Are you using your own personal ones? 

Do the students take care of this new piece of equipment? 

Have you set down specific rules and procedures?

Do students come in knowing how to use them, like they do a computer or do you have to train them? 

I'd be interested in hearing your answers.  I do not own either and feel that my Y5's are a bit young to be trusted with yet another gizmo in the classroom. 

Perhaps I'm wrong.  Some of my students are extremely computer savvy and I'm amazed at their skill levels. 

In the meantime, click on the link for some favorite aps.

So convince me! diane@teachwithme.com


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  • Comment Link TeachPower Saturday, 23 July 2011 09:00 posted by TeachPower

    I believe in technology and myself a techno geek. As long as you set ground rules it should increase comprehension. I teach science and math and post my PowerPoint presentations the night before so the students know to go immediately to my edline page when the sit down during that "class change" time. They download my PowerPoint on ipad or laptop which allows them to spend most of their time listening and comprehending than writing what is on the board AND trying to write down what the slide says before I blink past it.

    Nice blog by the way. I have a blog too I use mostly for education. Go to http://teachpower.wordpress.com and appreciate any comments.

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