1. Welcome to Exploring Technology in a Primary Classroom

2. Why should we have technology? As the world of education changes, it is our job as teachers to stay current on researched based strategies that will benefit our students. This included technology. The future of education is moving to a full technology style of teaching. If our students are not familiar with current technology, they will struggle through their school years. Here is a couple websites for you to utilize: ~ an article on the effects of technology http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/effectsstudents.html http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/effectsstudents.html ~ Technology and the early childhood classroom http://issuu.com/naeyc/docs/ps_technology_issuu_may2012?e=2112065/ 2087657 We encourage you to do your own research and find your personal research into why you use technology in your classroom.

3. Uses Extension of lessons learned in whole group and small group Builds confidence Limitations Students today tend to know more about the iPad than we do at times. “Parent control” should be used to limit access to certain apps and internet. The iPad can be like TV to a student. Time spent on the iPad should be age appropriate. The iPad

4. iPad apps Now we will explore some iPad apps. Below is a list of the apps highlighted today. Endless Alphabet- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/endless-alphabet/id591626572?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/endless-alphabet/id591626572?mt=8 BeBop Blox- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bebop-blox/id653812905?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bebop-blox/id653812905?mt=8 Memory Match- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/preschool-memory-match-learn/id504187381?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/preschool-memory-match-learn/id504187381?mt=8 Seasons!- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/seasons-weather-!-science/id420472804?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/seasons-weather-!-science/id420472804?mt=8 Addition!- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/counting-addition-!-math-educational/id438688984?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/counting-addition-!-math-educational/id438688984?mt=8 Don't Let the Pigeon Run This App- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dont-let-pigeon-run-this- app!/id459749670?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dont-let-pigeon-run-this- app!/id459749670?mt=8 Star Walk- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/star-walk-hd-5-stars-astronomy/id363486802?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/star-walk-hd-5-stars-astronomy/id363486802?mt=8 Bob Books- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bob-books-1-reading-magic-hd/id405995002?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bob-books-1-reading-magic-hd/id405995002?mt=8 Noodle Words- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/noodle-words-hd-action-set-1/id477765985?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/noodle-words-hd-action-set-1/id477765985?mt=8 Handwriting Without Tears- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/handwriting-without-tears/id623327604?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/handwriting-without-tears/id623327604?mt=8

5. Smart Table Now we will explore the smart table

6. Questions?

7. Let’s Have a Great Year!