Most of the apps that Lauren talks about are for preschool-aged students. This made it easier for me to relate to because I am currently working at a daycare as a kindergarten teacher and I am around young children all day. Lauren's video showed me some great ways to make accommodations for students in my classroom. Throughout the video, I couldn't help but hit pause to take out my iPad and try out the different apps for myself. After watching the video I feel much more confident and comfortable integrating iPad's into the classroom. I am going to discuss some of my favorite apps that she talked about, however I encourage you to check the video out for yourself! It's pretty lengthy, however it is definitely worth it to check out.
- iPad as a communication tool
- YES/NO APP: this app gives the students two options to respond to a question. I think this is a great way to incorporate choice making opportunities into the special education classroom. This app also provides students with a voice to express themselves.
- iPad as a reading & writing tool
- I currently have a student in my class much like the little girl Lauren talked about in the video who hates writing. Handwriting is definitely a daily struggle for him and I would love to try the LITTLE SKYWRITERS APP with him. This app simply allows the student to use their finger to trace and write their letters. I would also like to try some of the reading apps she discussed with my struggling kindergardeners to get practice using them.
- iPad for games
- ANGRY BIRDS, PUZZLES, ETC. are all different game apps that Lauren discussed. My favorite part about the games is that they serve as a motivator to the students. I like the idea of first _____, then iPad game. I have already seen this effective with my 7 year old cousin. In order to get time to play on the iPad at night, he has different things he must do throughout the day. This is a great reward for students accomplishing a goal or assignment.
Amanda,
ReplyDeleteI love the video you posted. I love seeing how these devices are actually incorporated into a classroom. Thanks for posting. I'm going to have to share the little skywriters APP with some of my students' parents at conferences next week! they could definitely help their children become better writers that way!
I also like the yes/no button app for the Ipad. A little girl in my student teaching class only used the Ipad for games, but this is something it could have really been used for!!
That is such a good idea Michelle, I will be sure to share some of the apps with my parents at conferences too! They iPad is such an easy way to get students motivated and learning in an alternate way.
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