1. iPads in k-4 Setting
Stories from the Field

2. Project Proposal
Approached by Technology Facilitator because of previous technology grant
Proposal drafted in 2011
Focused on primary grades
Chose to purchase iPads
Grade K-2 – Small groups
Grade 3 – Class set
January 2012 – Received iPads

3. First Steps… Overwhelming Tried to do “everything” with iPads
No follow up to activities
Little real-world application
A desire to focus on tools rather than teaching practices
Lack of specific direction
Lots of lower-level thinking

4. Galileo October 2012, came to Ashmont for 2 planning days
Outcomes were given to Galileo prior to meeting
Project ideas were discussed and refined
Provided framework for inquiry-based project
Catalyst for shift in teaching practice
More effective use of technology
More authentic learning tasks

5. Our Project Social Studies focus Began by incorporating front matter
3.1.4 examine economic factors that shape communities in other parts of the world
Began by incorporating front matter
Focus on economy in the four countries
Found a way to fit the iPad to the project

7. Other Uses Language Arts/Writing Social Studies/Science Math
Fit well into writers’ workshops
(toontastic)
Allowed lots of choice when
publishing (scribble press)
Social Studies/Science
Used for research
Google Earth
Video editing (hearing video)
Math
Centres/basic skills practice

9. Trials and Tribulations
First year: sharing between three classes
How to use iPads effectively
Digital Citizenship
Printing/Sharing projects with parents
Theft
Lack of student-friendly web resources
No Flash
Adequate Wifi access

10. Highlights Encourages good questions Student-centered work
Student engagement
Authentic Learning
Peer-Assessment
Encourages good questions
Student-centered work
Student Interaction/Group work
Reaches all learning styles

11. Other Grades 4 iPads per class Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2
Building Community Project
Grade 1
Moss bag story telling
Grade 2
“Day in the Life” project

12. Assessment Self Peer Teacher Instant feedback Focus on criteria
Pictures/videos
Apps

13. Reflections and the Future
Greatly beneficial
Shift in teaching practice
Student centered possibilities
Teachers need to “buy in”
Support from Admin is crucial
Continuing to grow and improve

14. Thank you!
Questions?