iPads have been around for awhile, and there are lots of apps available. They used to have a slogan, "There's an app for that." While there are thousands of apps available, and many of those are educationally relevant, there are other ways to use the iPad that make it a great tool for learning. I attended a training a couple years ago where the presenter shared an activity where her students used the iPad as a movie studio. The students each had a role, including camera person, editor, writer, and on air talent. Each played their part in creating a public service video and all done on the iPad. This past week, I was able to witness and discuss an activity that a music teacher was using with her students. The students were provided an iPad and paired up to record each other. After they recorded, they would upload their video to Google Classroom on the iPad. The teacher now has the ability to see each student perform, and will be able to build a library of performances for each student to demonstrate their progress. The teacher can watch the video, then use it to provide personalized feedback for each student. I also think about PE teachers, and the opportunity to have students demonstrate proficiencies in skills by recording themselves performing the required task. Or students creating tutorial videos that others can view to assist them in learning and performing new skills.
iPads are one tool that is available to staff and students. The way that teachers are allowing students to use this tool is changing the way students are able to engage in the learning process. It provides teachers more opportunities to see what students are able to do, and provide instructional feedback to whole groups or individuals to assist student learning and growth. The LMC has iPads available and the LMS and myself are here to assist you in integrating them into your instructional activities.
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