iPads Are Up and Running

It is funny how things work out. The class that I stressed following the iPad rules was the class that was so careful and aware of everything we did. The older kids were the ones that were not very cooperative. It definitely is, “A live and learn experience.” I have been able to use the iPads not only for educational purposes, but the students are so excited about using them, I have used them as a discipline tool as well. It has been an exciting couple of days watching the students help each other maneuver their way around. I look forward to watching the growth of my students’ abilities with technology.

Anticipation of our iPads

Anticipation is running high waiting on the delivery of our iPads. We talk daily about how we will use the iPads and what procedures we will follow. My classes have discussed how important it will be to protect the devices as well as following the rules. We are still waiting for all the equipment to get in to finalize the rules, but the following are ones that as a class we have discussed. 1. Teacher hands out devices. 2. The student of the assign device is the only one allowed to maneuver the devices. 3. No one is allowed to walk around with a device. 4. You must stay on the assigned App. 5. Any problems arise, the teacher must be notified. 6. No one is allowed to download Apps.

Flipped Out Students in the Classroom

I did not know how quick my students would be spoiled with the use of technology. Having a flipped classroom has been a great experience, but when you have to be out and give an alternate assignment to your classes, it was almost mutiny. My students have gotten in a routine of checking the blog for daily assignemnts. When they walked into class the other day and the sub said, "No Computers," you will need paper and pencil! You would have thought I asked them to write an essay using a stone tablet and a carving tool. I have a constant rotation of students in and out of my classes do to the nature of the Alternative Education assignment. I have several students that have become, "Mother Hens," and when a new student walks into class, they adopt them and show them how to set up their accounts. I look forward to the growth and development of my students on this new adventure. Please feel free to share your experience and advice.