Well the year has flown by. So as I look back I think that the year has been successful not only in my classroom, but also school wide. There is more of an engagement from staff and the students, as always, are keen.
We have had the introduction of some new technologies such as new desktops and ipods. A lot of learning has taken place to best use these tools. I have enjoyed using the iPods and allowing the children to just go and explore. Many of the web 2 tools that we use such as fotobabble and animoto are also available as apps so the children don't need a computer to work from. It has been great for impromptu posts especially if children have an aha moment and want to take a photo and upload it to their blog. They can do all of that instantly on the iPod.
It has been great working out ways to integrate the technologies we have in class within our daily programmes. The children enjoy working independently and collaboratively with the technology. They are exploring on their own through discussions with their peers from other classmates. A great example was when when Emily & Kayla taught themselves how to use animoto then taught the class. It was their chosen tool which met the purpose of the activity. Now the kids are seeking every opportunity to use animoto.
With the introduction of 3 iPads I'm sure there will be many more apps that will engage and challenge the children. I'm looking forward to the ICOT to get more ideas and new ideas. I'm also looking forward to making more links to thinking through technology.
We have had the introduction of some new technologies such as new desktops and ipods. A lot of learning has taken place to best use these tools. I have enjoyed using the iPods and allowing the children to just go and explore. Many of the web 2 tools that we use such as fotobabble and animoto are also available as apps so the children don't need a computer to work from. It has been great for impromptu posts especially if children have an aha moment and want to take a photo and upload it to their blog. They can do all of that instantly on the iPod.
It has been great working out ways to integrate the technologies we have in class within our daily programmes. The children enjoy working independently and collaboratively with the technology. They are exploring on their own through discussions with their peers from other classmates. A great example was when when Emily & Kayla taught themselves how to use animoto then taught the class. It was their chosen tool which met the purpose of the activity. Now the kids are seeking every opportunity to use animoto.
With the introduction of 3 iPads I'm sure there will be many more apps that will engage and challenge the children. I'm looking forward to the ICOT to get more ideas and new ideas. I'm also looking forward to making more links to thinking through technology.
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