Module 6
The iPad is an amazing device that meets the needs of people of different abilities, experiences and interests. The module discusses how the device is a natural manipulation for young children and I totally agree my daughter who is 4 years old is able to play games and use the camera indepently. My daughter solves a variety of problems that might arise on the iPad such as turning the volume up and down, changing apps and getting on the Internet (this is a little scary).
The iPad can cover all the KLA's in a variety of ways and can accommodate for different abilities. The English area in the module has given excellent app suggestions with the kids write text type and the Garfield fact or opinion they both would assist text type lessons immensely. I will be doing an ESL block and assisting students with their writing so the text type app will be a fun and different way to help plan and improve their writing.
The camera is something that teachers would love to use for assessment and capturing important moments in the classroom. The students can also use it to keep a record of work they are proud of and want to show their parents especially when it's not on paper.
The blogging apps are a fantastic and different way for the students to reflect on what they have learnt and they can also see other students ideas. This opens up opportunities for discussion and feedback while also assessing their skills.
The other KLA's can use the iPad to research, play games especially in mathematics, label diagrams, create music and much more. I have seen other teachers use the QR readers and the students have really been motivated to gain interesting information. The Augmented reality technology sounds amazing this will definitely capture the attention of children.
There is so much you can use as a teacher however it can be hard keeping up with the technology that is always evolving!!!
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