My class has been studying patterns this term. I realized that although my students could create patterns and identify them using linking cubes, they were struggling to identify them in real life examples. So, we went back and reviewed some examples and then met with our big buddies for more guidance. Together with our big buddies, we used the iPads to do a photo scavenger hunt. Students searched throughout the school for examples of patterns and took photos that were shared with the class afterward. Our big buddies taught the little ones how to take a photo using the iPad. I am so grateful that we have a big buddy class to support us in this way. Moving forward, I am excited to have my Kindergarteners take photos of their own work. I am currently using Seasaw to share photos with my class' parents. I am eager to have my students take more ownership in developing their digital portfolio.
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We had our first introduction to the iPads in my Kindergarten classroom. I introduced my class to them last week as part of our morning literacy activities. Students were immediately intrigued and curious to explore the iPad center. I created two short digital books that reinforced familiar vocabulary we were studying that week. One book was about super hero adjectives, since we're currently doing a super hero unit that encourages learners to identify some of their classroom "superpowers." The second book was about halloween. Both texts were of high interest for the kids. Students worked in partners; they listened to the audio files on each page and then repeated the words out loud. They enjoyed reading along and because the text was directly linked to words we are learning, they were able to pick out several key words they recognized, even in their second language (French), which they have only been speaking for two months. I am so excited about being able to create weekly books that my students can listen to, and which can reinforce the words we're learning that week in an engaging and authentic way!! From what I observed last week, the kids are equally excited! At this point, our use of the iPads will be fairly teacher directed. I am with the small group as they play around and uncover how to swipe the pages and play the audio files. It will take us some time before students are ready to create or document work themselves using the iPads, but that is my goal for the third term. Until next time, Angela |
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May 2018
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