Phase 1: Prepare
“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”
--Benjamin Franklin
“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”
--Benjamin Franklin
- Build anticipation among your students.
- Learn how to operate the iPad yourself.
- Begin using some of the pre-installed apps.
- Search for and download additional apps.
- Consider your upcoming lessons and strategize how to integrate the iPad.
- Use the ideas in this presentation as a starting point (click here)
- Schedule a time to meet with Justin after Spring Break.
Phase 2: Integrate
“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand”
--Confucius
“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand”
--Confucius
- Allow students to experience the iPad for extended periods of time.
- Start by letting them play some games to get a feel for how to use the touch screen.
- Use your document camera to display the iPad for modeling purposes.
- Use the edmodo group to pose questions, express thoughts, share resources,etc..
- Have Justin come to your class for coaching and assistance.
- Document Your Experience using a flip video camera.
Phase 3: Reflect
“It is wise to keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final.”
--Roger Babson
“It is wise to keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final.”
--Roger Babson
- Ask your students for feedback.
- Write up a brief summary.
- Attend follow-up meetings.