Using iPads in the Elementary Classroom
Managing iPads in the classroom
Organization
Organization is a crucial part in utilizing iPads in the classroom. Depending on whether you check out school iPads or if you work at a school with 1 to 1 iPads, your organization will be different. You will have to figure out what works best for you.
Management of Devices
Organization is a crucial part in utilizing iPads in the classroom. Depending on whether you check out school iPads or if you work at a school with 1 to 1 iPads, your organization will be different. You will have to figure out what works best for you.
Management of Devices
- Think of iPads as if they were calculators. You wouldn't give your students a calculator at 8:00 and let them keep it at their desk until 2:30. There are times when they need them during the day, but there are times when they don't.
- Most damages occur when iPads are not being used for instruction. Have a plan for where iPads go when they are not being used.
- If students need to keep them at their desk, develop a standard procedure for how they are stored. For example, if students are in groups: covers on, and stack all iPads in the middle of the group.
- When students are finished and you need their attention: turn iPads face down, have students put both hands on their head, give you big elephant ears, moose antlers, etc.
- You will need to be on your feet circulating around the room when students are using their iPads. It is important that you are able to see their screens at all times.
Useful Links for K-5
K-5 iPad Apps According to Bloom's Taxonomy
Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything
Words Their Way - Spelling - 1:1 Classroom
Top 5 iPad Apps for Teachers
Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything
Words Their Way - Spelling - 1:1 Classroom
Top 5 iPad Apps for Teachers
K-2Useful Links |
3-5Useful Linkshttp://bestappsforkids.com/category/apps-by-age-grade/3rd-grade/ (Use the links on the side for find apps for 4th and 5th grade.)
3-5 Science Ideas |
Quick tips
EduCreations is a quick and easy app to use for just about any Word Work activity.
Students can use creation apps to show their knowledge of any subject.