Like many of use, I have gotten a lot out of the technology class this past semester. I am lucky enough to be employed by a school district that is always seek fresh ideas and believes in the value of technology drive education. I met with one of the schools technology representatives this past Friday and presented a case for the district to invest in a ipad cart for the middle school for next year. The cart would be a mobile unit that would contain 20-30 ipads. The school already uses Macs so the persuasion in investing in a sound piece of equipment is not that much of a heavy lift. I demonstrated what I was doing for my individual project and the tech lady loved it. Not that my project was that good, but the potential for using apps in the classroom and the dynamic that brings to what has been an entrenched curriculum, was eye opening to her. She surprised me by how excited she was about the idea. I have a follow up meeting in about two weeks were I hope to present a laundry list of great apps that can enhance the classroom experience and bring real meaning to the term, student driven curriculum.
If you have time, post some apps that you have discovered. I am always looking for great apps but I have become even more focused on the implications this could mean for my classroom and the district I serve.
Post the name of some apps and talk to the tech person at your school. Good luck.
First of all JEALOUS
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Bluster- grammar game
Math Pop actually called "+ bubbles x"
This Day
Brain Pop
Sceen Chomp
Poetry Magnets
Piano- a free piano
Sporcle Light
Boggle
Rushhrfree
Dan, I actually did the same thing in regard to meeting with school administration. I spoke with my elementary school's principal this past week and showed him many of the apps that I have discovered through our class. I also showed him some of the projects that I have completed for class and explained how they could be done with our students. He loved the use of the iPad and, after carefully comparing it with other devices, decided to purchase a few for our school. I can't wait for them to come in so that we can start using them with students!
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