1. Teaching with iPads
Tech Retreat Calhoun

2. Let’s Just Talk .... Nope --- you will not be creating something new today – just relax and think. (no, not about dinner)

3. How do you use your iPads?
Center station
Research tool
Presentation tool
Skill reinforcement
Brain break
Behavior reinforcement
Recess idea – hey, not judging - it happens

4. Now how do you want to use it?
Center station
Research tool
Presentation tool
Skill reinforcement
Brain break
Behavior reinforcement
Cooperation group learning
Independent learning
Recess idea – hey, not judging - it happens

5. Face it -- But how do we do that without creating more stress?
WE WANT IT ALL FOR FREE!!!
But how do we do that without creating more stress?
HMMMMMMMMMMM………………………..

6. What are your objectives?
Go back and think about your reason for using ipads.
Does your app/resource support your desired outcome?
Can you use an application to meet that need
Poplet
Class Dojo
BrainPOP
Nearpod
ScreenChomp
Educreation

7. I am not sure how to do it but…..
Use your resources and EACH OTHER.
Look around this room and your campus. There are some AMAZING Teachers you see everyday. USE them – it makes most of feel good for 2.5 sec. before “that kid” makes us doubt our career choice…. Again.
Share when you find something cool. No need to hide your light.

8. Internet Safety
click on picture. There are also resources
For tweens and teens

9. Some of my favorite ideas
click on picture to link to website

10. The kid should see this…

11. Cool Math Games Mobile

12. Websites that are possible with Rover or Photon etc.
Nasa Kids Club
Annenberg Learner Interactives
BBC Bitesize

13. How to manage it all How do you want to manage the usage.
Assign numbers
Partners with even/odd days
Free grab
How do you decide how to make the usage more meaningful?
Assign activities that support the skills your are already doing.

14. One of my favorite tech resources…

15. New & Fun ideas when brain dead
The 3 Tech Ninjas
Free technology for Teachers
Google Doc link to share ideas with each other.

16. Things I tell myself often….
Take your time – Rome was not built in a day.
Approach it when you are comfortable and ready.
This is not a competition.
Technology is always changing so find something you are comfortable with and is the right fit for you.