Project+Goals

Goals for Implementing iPads into Classroom

Dori: My goal for this project is to acquire and integrate a cart of iPads into my elementary building. I would like to develop a plan whereby teachers can create e-texts for their students using the "Creative Book Builder" app and students can create digital stories to be shared with younger grade levels using the "Book Creator for iPad" app. The e-texts and digital stories will be published to the iBooks store.

Emily: I would like to use these for reading and math centers. My plan is to have technology be one of the stations that the students may use. This would provide immediate feedback to them while I am teaching a group. I will use phonics, spelling, and reading apps during guided reading. In math, I would like to use math fact apps. With the new push for common core, first grade is now primarily responsible for teaching math fluency. These apps are one fun and creative way to do that. I would also like to use them to help my ELL and struggling readers. I will have apps that read stories to them. Then, they will have to practice reading to the ipad. In the end, they will hear their recorded voice, which will help with fluency and speech issues. Finally, I would like to use some writing apps for my higher students. While I am teaching the majority of my class how to write a good sentence, these students can be working to create their own book.