Berger

Response to the ipad 1-26-11 Nancy Berger 1. My overall reaction to the ipad was a mixed bag. I was very excited to get my hands on an ipad for the first time. I found all of the apps interesting and easy to use.

2. I would like to use the app of the world. Our kindergarten class does a unit on space. I would take to children on a travel around the world. We would be able to look at various weather that they notice, ex…clouds. We would be able to compare and contrast living styles around the world.

3. Title of Lesson or Unit: Podcasting Student Authored Narratives Subject: Language Arts Topic: Writing - Create and share narrative stories collaborating with class. Technology/Equipment/Supplies Needed: iPod computer SMART Board White Board Books, paper, pencil, crayons, markers Grade Level(s): Kindergarten Lesson Length/No. of Sessions: 3 weeks and continues as students finish their piece Collaboration (w/Media Specialist, other staff) Technology coordinator (Dawn Olson) Alignment to Arizona Academic Standards: Kindergarten Strand 1: Writing Process, Strand 2: Writing Elements, Strand 3: Concept 1 P O1 & Concept 5 P O 1 & 2 Technology: Standard 3 & Standard 4 Tasks/ Objectives: The student will collaborate to create a class narrative as well as a narrative with a writing partner. The student will demonstrate understanding of the writing process. The student will use elements of writing to create their piece. The student will observe and value the use of technology to communicate their piece through a podcast on our website. The student will value the process of writing narratives, publishing sharing their stories. Process (Instructional Strategies & Activities) (Can be in bullet format) • Read fairy tales • Story map fairy tales, previous Scott Foresman stories and familiar stories • Brainstorm story possibilities • Story map class narrative to plan • Write story as a class • Edit story • Students scribe and illustrate each page with a partner • Publish story • Partners read page together for podcast place podcast on website • Repeat process with partner • Repeat process as individual Assessment: Teacher observation and conferences 4. ClickySticky Thousands of kids have enjoyed ClickySticky, which was recently recognized as one of the 2010 Hot Trend Apps by Apple. "Apps in 2010 that reached new heights of productivity, creativity - and dare we say - magic."

Alphabet Fun Learning the A-B-Cs was never like this. Alphabet Fun makes the most of Multi-Touch on iPad to teach kids letters, numbers, and colors. They'll swipe through colorful images and easy-to-read text. They’ll trace over letters with their fingers right on the iPad display. They’ll even write entire words. Kids think it’s a game. Parents think it’s educational. Everybody wins. 5. I feel that the ipad would be a good investment if it is the school district “buy” into it and is able to keep up with cost and changes that may come with it in the future. Our district is very big with starting something new and dropping the ball. It would also depend if the district would give the teachers time to learn how to use it and how to include it in the classroom. Right now I feel that it would not be a good investment although I would love to pilot a few in my classroom if I was given the opertunity

___ **What are the advantages of using Skype in your classroom? ** **I think that there are a lot of good ideas for using skype in my classroom. I feel that this type of activity can expose the children to a lot of different cultural concepts that they might not be able to get in a classroom from a book. Activities can become more real for the students as they interact with other students around the world. Skype would give students a more immediate response to their questions versus and activity like pen pals. ** **What problems do you anticipate using Skype in your classroom? What are ways to avoid these problems? ** **I feel one of the problems would be finding a time that works for all involved. There is always the problem of understanding how to “do it”. Technology can also be finicky. A teacher is never sure if all parts are going to work or be available for the classroom use. The connection between the two sites also might cause problems causing the students to lose interest or get frustrated. ** **Write up a one page (or less) activity using Skype in your classroom. Be specific. (Please feel free to use ideas and examples from the link above in //Technology and Learning.// **

**To teach students about diversity. ** || **Identify factors that make the region unique including cultural diversity, industry, the arts, and architecture.**  || **Web Camera**
 * **Overview ** ||  **Over the course of a week, students will get to meet individuals of different cultures around the world and learn more about these cultures through discussion. **  ||
 * **Objectives ** || * **To teach students about the different regions and cultures around the world. **
 * **Standards ** ||  **3.3.9 **
 * **Materials ** ||  **Computer **
 * Projector**
 * Pen and Paper**  ||
 * **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Procedure ** || # **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Each day a new region or culture will be the topic. **
 * 1) <span style="color: black; display: block; line-height: 13pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: center;">**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">The time will be around an 30 min long and the individual speaking will describe their region and culture to the class. **
 * 2) **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Students are encouraged to ask questions and discuss what they are learning. ** ||
 * **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Evaluation ** ||  **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">At the end of each discussion, students must write a reflection about what they learned and turn it in for a grade. **  ||

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">What was your overall reaction to our Skype session with Dr. Onken? Was it helpful having questions submitted before the session? What could have been done to improve the session? How do you think your students would have reacted to the session? Other thoughts? ** **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">I found the session with Dr. Onken to be very interesting. I can see how this can be a benefit in the classroom. Yes I thought having the questions submitted earlier was a great idea. I think it was helpful for him and us. This frees the children up to think about what is being discussed and not trying to think of their next question. I enjoyed the session so I don’t know if there is anything I would improve on. As we have been studying space, I think my students would have enjoyed talking to an astronomer. A lot of rules would need to be discussed first. Again I think I would have the children write their questions first. **

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">What role do you think your administrator and tech support have in your skype activity? ** **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">I think that the administrator needs to be aware of what is going to happen just as if a teacher was to invite a guest speaker into the classroom. I would hope the the tech person who make sure the equipment is working or help instruct me on how to check this out. During the activity I don’t know that the administrator and tech person is needed unless they would like to observe or take part. **