Might try a few of these -
https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dhfbbtz5_3fqzp42qn&ncl=true
Monday, 30 April 2012
Wheres my pens!!!
My stylus pens have not yet arrived - (purchased a while ago from 'Daily Do')!
A few peeps are having trouble adding comments to the blogs - not sure what's going on - will investigate - watch this space........
A few peeps are having trouble adding comments to the blogs - not sure what's going on - will investigate - watch this space........
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Workshop 1
Right - this evening I shall start with information from the first workshop from the conference I attended last week - Mobile Devices in the Classroom.
The first workshop was given by Cameron Lockie - Principal from Kaipara Flats School. It was titled 'iTouch Learning @Kaipara Flats School - Come hear the journey we have taken introducing iPod touches and iPads into our learning programmes, the mistakes, the successes, how we manage the devices, what we have learnt and where to next.
Cameron said he got the iPads and iPods for his school by applying for grants from 'pub' funding. He also got money from this source to purchase Sony TV's. He did apply to other sources too but kept going until he was successful.
The school is going to gradually phase out desktops and replace with the teachers choice of an iPad or laptop.
Cameron said to us that he was happy for us to ring and arrange a visit to his school to see the iPads in action.
Cameron stressed that the iPads are NOT replacing anything. All other programmes are still in place. They are an additional tool for teachers.
Kids can often be seen working in 2's and 3's around an iPad - co-operation, collaboration, language sharing, turn taking.
They ENGAGE students.
They enhance instruction.
They increase motivation.
They accomodate multiple learning styles.
Can be taken anywher.
Expands learning beyond the classroom.
Ease of use - intuitive - little pre-training required.
The school is now working out how to share info on each others iPads and getting info off the device and put onto the server.
Use of folders - put in apps they don't want kids to use, make topic foldrs.A good app. is Cuebrain (?) - for letter formation.
Each teacher has their own individual iTunes account - this prevents "gate-keeping" by senior staff.
Well there it is folks - let me know what you think.
The first workshop was given by Cameron Lockie - Principal from Kaipara Flats School. It was titled 'iTouch Learning @Kaipara Flats School - Come hear the journey we have taken introducing iPod touches and iPads into our learning programmes, the mistakes, the successes, how we manage the devices, what we have learnt and where to next.
Cameron said he got the iPads and iPods for his school by applying for grants from 'pub' funding. He also got money from this source to purchase Sony TV's. He did apply to other sources too but kept going until he was successful.
The school is going to gradually phase out desktops and replace with the teachers choice of an iPad or laptop.
Cameron said to us that he was happy for us to ring and arrange a visit to his school to see the iPads in action.
Cameron stressed that the iPads are NOT replacing anything. All other programmes are still in place. They are an additional tool for teachers.
Kids can often be seen working in 2's and 3's around an iPad - co-operation, collaboration, language sharing, turn taking.
They ENGAGE students.
They enhance instruction.
They increase motivation.
They accomodate multiple learning styles.
Can be taken anywher.
Expands learning beyond the classroom.
Ease of use - intuitive - little pre-training required.
The school is now working out how to share info on each others iPads and getting info off the device and put onto the server.
Use of folders - put in apps they don't want kids to use, make topic foldrs.A good app. is Cuebrain (?) - for letter formation.
Each teacher has their own individual iTunes account - this prevents "gate-keeping" by senior staff.
Well there it is folks - let me know what you think.
Monday, 23 April 2012
iPads for kids with Down's Syndrome
Just browsing the net - saw this article - quite interesting.
http://voxxi.com/free-ipad-apps-for-special-needs-children/
http://voxxi.com/free-ipad-apps-for-special-needs-children/
Stylus pens
I have just ordered two stylus pens from 'Daily Do' for use on iPads. I had a go with one on the conference (see previous blog).
Immediately these two thoughts came into my head: 1 - they will get lost and 2 - the rubber end will get chewed off.
However they were quite fun to use but I didn't think I would buy some. Anyway this morning I spotted 2 for $10 on Daily Do and thought for that price I'll give them a try - no great loss if they do go AWOL.
So I am waiting excitedly (yes I know I need to get out more) for the package of pens to arrive. I will then let you know how I get on with them and/or how long it is before they go missing.
Immediately these two thoughts came into my head: 1 - they will get lost and 2 - the rubber end will get chewed off.
However they were quite fun to use but I didn't think I would buy some. Anyway this morning I spotted 2 for $10 on Daily Do and thought for that price I'll give them a try - no great loss if they do go AWOL.
So I am waiting excitedly (yes I know I need to get out more) for the package of pens to arrive. I will then let you know how I get on with them and/or how long it is before they go missing.
Sunday, 22 April 2012
Mobile Devices in Classrooms
On Thursday 19 April I attended a conference "Mobile Devices in Classrooms'. I wasn't quite sure how it was going to go but I came home very inspired.
There is so much to blog about that I am going to take it slowly over several updates for you.
Anyway the conference was at Albany High School - wow- very cool school building by the way. Mind you I did manage to get myself locked in the car park. This school has a multi-story car park (Yes I know - wow!). I managed to park on level 2 instead of level 1 as requested. I don't really know how I managed it but apparantly I must have followed someone in who had a swipe card. When I went to get my car at the end of the day I couldn't find it! (I was looking in level 1). Anyway to cut a long story short I was eventually released by a lovely chap with a fob. That'll teach me for not concentrating while parking.
I attended 4 sessions over the day. There was a wide variety of sessions to choose from so I missed out on loads of stuff that I would like to have gone along to. Apparantly they are hoping to run another of these conferences so hopefully I could go along again and go along to some of the 'missed' talks (hint, hint - just in case my Principal is reading this).
The four sessions I attended were:
iTouch learning @ Kaipara Flats School.
iPad apps for Art.
iPad apps to support the learning of children with special needs. iPads for literacy with junior students.
Also while I think about it - morning tea was fab - freshly baked scones with fruit compote (very posh) and fresh cream (or yoghurt for the health freaks).
Well I shall be off now. As I am back to school tomorrow after the Easter break I need to get my shut eye so I am ready for it in the morning. Watch this space for the next bit of feedback from the conference.
Anyway the conference was at Albany High School - wow- very cool school building by the way. Mind you I did manage to get myself locked in the car park. This school has a multi-story car park (Yes I know - wow!). I managed to park on level 2 instead of level 1 as requested. I don't really know how I managed it but apparantly I must have followed someone in who had a swipe card. When I went to get my car at the end of the day I couldn't find it! (I was looking in level 1). Anyway to cut a long story short I was eventually released by a lovely chap with a fob. That'll teach me for not concentrating while parking.
I attended 4 sessions over the day. There was a wide variety of sessions to choose from so I missed out on loads of stuff that I would like to have gone along to. Apparantly they are hoping to run another of these conferences so hopefully I could go along again and go along to some of the 'missed' talks (hint, hint - just in case my Principal is reading this).
The four sessions I attended were:
iTouch learning @ Kaipara Flats School.
iPad apps for Art.
iPad apps to support the learning of children with special needs. iPads for literacy with junior students.
Also while I think about it - morning tea was fab - freshly baked scones with fruit compote (very posh) and fresh cream (or yoghurt for the health freaks).
Well I shall be off now. As I am back to school tomorrow after the Easter break I need to get my shut eye so I am ready for it in the morning. Watch this space for the next bit of feedback from the conference.
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