Suggestion
This is a nice description of suggestions to take into account when having 1:1 programs at school. I'd like to recommend Nearpod as an app to be used in this program. I know lots of teachers who have...
View ArticleiPads in the classrooms
Why were iPads turned in before the day was over? If a digital device is useful in "core" classes, it is most surely useful in PE, Art, World Language, and other "specials" I teach Art to middle school...
View ArticleiPads beyond core classes
Hi Wendy,Best of luck with your 1:1 program - sounds like you are moving forward and have spent time developing professional development to support this initiative.You inquired about using iPads in...
View ArticleTablet Implementation
Hi JacSounds interestingCould you share with me the following:(1) What strong pedagogical underpinnings did you integrate into your iPad experience?(2) What measurable, advanced, individual learning...
View Articlephilosophy and outcomes
Hi Tom,Pedagogical philosophy ranged based on teaching style and project goals - all were focused at the middle school level. This is a big question, If you'd like more info you can contact me out of...
View ArticleThanks Jac Please shoot me an
Thanks JacPlease shoot me an email at tsm@centurytel.net, so we can continue our chatTom
View ArticleManaging the Devices
Hi Jac, Just wondering how the iPads were set up. Are they managed by the school (i.e. the school is the administrator) or are they managed by the students? Who buys and pays for the apps and who has...
View ArticleManaging devices
As our students are under 13, we chose to tie all devices to the same iTunes account and use the Volume Purchase Program to stay in compliance. The School managed all updates and we backed up data...
View ArticleI am new to a school with
I am new to a school with iPads and I'm excited to try them out with my students. I love the advice in this article. It can really help technology specialists see how to create buy-in with the new...
View ArticleI am very impressed with the
I am very impressed with the "phasing in" implementation strategy used with your iPad deployment. We are a 1:1 school this year and had no type of phasing. The students received their iPads and the...
View ArticleNo one talks about specifics!
My daughter's school just announced that iPads are now going to be a regular part of the fifth grade curriculum and that kids would be using them frequently throughout the day. I have read and read...
View ArticleHi Julia's mom, You are
Hi Julia's mom,You are asking all the right questions! Unfortunately, each school/district involved in a 1-to-1 program is making the decision for reasons specific to that community, learning needs,...
View ArticleThanks for your quick reply!
Thanks for your quick reply! I actually just found a video of young kids (6-7 year olds) wearing headphones while each interacted with their own personal iPad screen, seemingly oblivious of one another...
View Article1:1
Keep in mind that unless the pedagogy changes from one to many (think lecture) to personalized learner centric (learning, transfer and application, individually reinforced over time), the instruction...
View ArticleWell, I see that the writing
Well, I see that the writing is on the wall (or in this case, the pad). The kids in our district will soon be looking down to screens rather than up to teachers. However, no one has answered my basic...
View ArticleJulias Mom: Kudos to you for
Julias Mom:Kudos to you for being concerned about the health affects of ipads.Traditionally they are a poor learning vehicle unless incumbant pedagogy is changed and now they may have health risksYou...
View ArticleYou're right. This is not the
You're right. This is not the correct forum for bringing up potential health issues and objections. I heard about this only a few days ago when my daughter brought the 1:1 paper home, and I'm still in...
View ArticleInteresting blog! It's nice
Interesting blog! It's nice to see so many students took care of the iPads. I also liked the idea of requiring every parent and student to attend a meeting before the iPads were handed out. I do wonder...
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