Effective Strategies for Implementing iPads in Classroom Settings

iPads in the BISD Classrom

CREATING THE ENVIRONMENT Use a LMS Learning Management Systems Edmodo 2. Google Apps 1. Have a Classroom AUP Move to the Cloud Be a Steward of Technology - The principles of good teaching do not change and modeling is one of those basic techniques that can effectively impact a student.If we are going to ensure the adoption of positive netiquette by our students, then we need to display these actions for them. Weekly Digital Citizenship - make the enduring understanding of digital citi- zenship a regular component in your classroom. No matter what your subject, there is an opportunity to promote proper and meaningful use.

PREPARE Set clear expectations: a lot of classroom management challenges can easily be overcome by setting clear guidelines and expectations for iPad use. Have clear procedures in place for what to do when something isn't working. Should students ask peers or you for help? Should they be sent to tech support? Are there loaners available, or should they look on with another student? How you handle malfunctions will likely vary from lesson to lesson. As you get to know your students, you'll know which ones will be good tech helpers when something goes wrong. Class arrangement: This is important and goes hand-in-hand with "Management by Walking Around." Sometimes you'll want the students in groups, so MWA is essential. Other times, you'll want them in rows (testing, for example) so you can see each laptop screen at once. If you have kids without laptops, sit them out of view. Daily sign off sheets: Again, along with daily expectations, let them know that you expect to see what they completed for the day. Students are less likely to goof on their computers if they know you expect a two-page paper. - See more at: http://www.techlearning.com/from-the- classroom/0015/one-to-one-computing-and-classroom- management/44472#sthash.pBzVlXW0.dpuf

Planning: Can/ Should it be done on an iPad? Lesson plans: Make sure you include time in your lesson plan to review how to use the technology. If you are having them do a PowerPoint presentation, don't assume they know how to do one properly. Build in time to teach these skills. - See more at: http://www.techlearning.com/from-the-classroom/0015/one-to-one-computing-and-classroom- management/44472#sthash.pBzVlXW0.dpuf

MONITOR Circulate around the room: I have seen many teachers who like to teach from their desk. This cannot be done with iPads in the classroom. The teacher must walk around the classroom and circulate often when students are working individually. That gives the students the idea of teacher-with-it-ness and encourages them to be on-task. Also, arrange the classroom in a way that allows all or most devices to be in view.

SOMETHING WILL GO WRONG Prepare backup plans: A teacher designed a really cool rubric using Numbers (the spreadsheet app). The students were to use this rubric to assess themselves. I uploaded the file on Edmodo, shared it with the class and thought everything was under control. However, many students couldn t open it because it required the latest version of Numbers, which many of them didn t have (students don t always regularly update their apps and their iOS software either). Luckily, I had a few printed copies. Technology does let us down sometimes. The most important thing is: don t panic in front of students and relax, show them that you control the technology, not the other way around.

THEY MUST BE RESPONSIBLE Teach responsibility: ultimately, we need to teach students to be responsible for their own learning. Mobile devices empower the students with a lot of tools that can be useful for learning, but at the end of the day, they have to make the choice of learning or not. Remind your students that I m responsible for my own teaching, you are responsible for your own learning . Talk to them about making choices and the consequences of these choices. If they allow themselves to get distracted, ask them to give suggestions for helping them stay on-task, so they feel they have more responsibility over the situation.

CONSEQUENCES What if a student doesn't comply with your technology expectations? Remember, as the teacher you are the adult in control. Communicate to your students that not meeting appropriate use expectations in your classroom will result in loss of privileges, detention, communication home, or whatever logical consequence you see fit. Although technology is often one of the best tools we have for instruction, it isn't the only one. In a pinch, students can make due in the short term with pencil, paper, and old-fashioned textbooks and reference books. Most students, when they realize this is the alternative to a technology-rich experience, will modify their behavior accordingly. Avoid making loss of technology a long-term solution. If you're really integrating the technology well, not allowing access to a tool/resource may be unfairly putting up a barrier to learning. Similarly, you shouldn't punish an entire class because one or two members of the community are a challenge. With a solid plan (and a back up - either a back up plan or an instructional peer), you can make it work for everyone in your class. https://sites.google.com/a/fvdistrict221.org/forrestville-valley-school-district-instructional-technology-department/ ipad-initiative/tech-classroom-management-tip

MANAGEMENT TIPS Choose some "commands" for classroom management and practice them with your kids. Some ideas: 45 your screens- students lower their screens to approx 45 degrees so the computers won't overheat or sleep, but students won't be distracted by the screen Lids down, I want to hear 20 clicks (if you have 20 kids), Close 'em - close the computer; all eyes on the teacher Hands on your heads, Reach for the stars... - hands off the computers and someplace where you can see them Shut down, 5 minute warning- Shut down the computer and pack it up. Teacher lowers screen - Student isn't allowed to raise the screen until teacher conference or the teacher raises it (When a student doesn't comply as directed). Non-verbals - music, chimes, light flash, bells, buzzers, timers, etc., can be used effectively to gain student attention during projects Visuals - give students a "flag" (colored index card, post-it, etc.) to put out when they need you for a non-emergency question rather than impatiently raising a hand. *https://sites.google.com/site/teachingone2one/Home/classroom-management

MISTAKES Keep your focus on your content. It is your content that defines your class and it is your content that will drive the way you use your device, not the other way around. Limiting Students to What the Teacher Knows - Don t be afraid to let students use technology beyond your knowledge base and understanding. Accept that you are student too. Learn.

CLASSROOM RULES WHAT'S EVERYONE ELSE DOING? http://pinterest.com/hollymoniz/ipad-class-norms/ Great idea! http://blogs.falmouth.k12.ma.us/simplysuzy/ipaddling-in-the- byod-classroom/

MANAGEMENT RESOURCES http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/12/top-7-guides-on-how-to- use-ipad-in-your.html http://tech- camp.pbworks.com/w/page/56275072/iPads%20in%20the%20Elementary %20Classroom http://ipadsinclassroom.weebly.com/ipad-basics.html

APPS Khan Academy MyScratchWork -This app is particularly useful for classroom situations where students are provided with tablets. It represents an app whereby a tablet screen is divided between a web browser and lined note paper. Students can take down notes, and can build up comparisons based on their work. Depending on the age level of students, this can be an excellent way to produce real-time notes when in the classroom or at home.

ELEMENTARY APPS http://chart.googleapis.com/chart?cht=qr&chs=150x150&choe=UTF- 8&chld=H&chl=http://goo.gl/sh1JT Alphabet Projector

APPS SHOPPING http://teachwithyouripad.wikispaces.com/iPad+Apps http://pinterest.com/lennette1963/ipad-in-the-classroom/ http://www.edudemic.com/2013/02/classrooms-with-a-single-ipad/ http://www.appolicious.com/articles/9492-top-20-must-have- educational-iphone-ipad-apps-used-by-real-teachers-in-the-classroom

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iPad Apps According to Bloom's Taxonomy Using the iPad in the elementary Language Arts classroom Elementary Social Studies Class http://bestappsforkids.com/category/apps-by-age-grade/1st-grade/ http://schooltalkdev.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/groups/ipadpilot/wiki/ad829/

SCIENCE APPS http://appsineducation.blogspot.com/p/science-ipad-apps.html http://teachwithyouripad.wikispaces.com/Science+Apps

WRITING APPS http://bestappsforkids.com/category/apps-for-education/writing-apps- for-kids/ http://appadvice.com/applists/show/best-ipad-apps-writers http://pinterest.com/cmcormier/apps-for-writing/ http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/12/10-awesome-ipad- writing-apps.html

READING http://appadvice.com/applists/show/ebooks-for-the-ipad http://bestappsforkids.com/category/apps-for-education/reading-apps/ http://ipadapps4school.com/2013/05/24/5-digital-storytelling-ipad-apps- for-elementary-school-students/ http://www.fluency21.com/ http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=275054

MATH http://pinterest.com/mikefisher821/math-apps-for-the-ipad/ https://sites.google.com/a/jeromeschools.org/jsd-technology- integration/high-school-math-apps http://jmalpass.blogspot.com/2012/01/ipad-for-high-school-math- classroom.html

LANGUAGE http://teachwithyouripad.wikispaces.com/Foreign+Language+Apps http://www.igeeksblog.com/5-great-apps-you-can-use-to-learn-a-foreign- language/

PRESENTATION APPS Prezi SlideShare SlideRocket

EVERYTHING IPAD http://www.schrockguide.net/ipads-in-the-classroom.html

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