Student driven learning is a powerful thing in education and when iPads are in their hands this becomes all the more possible. After exploring the apps on our iPads and getting to know what nearly all of them do we created a chart so that students can quickly choose an app to use. I created the chart template and then we filled it in, as a class, during a discussion on what we know about the apps. Now when we are using our iPads after mini lessons, students have a more clear vision of choice for sharing their learning. Students who choose to use their iPad use the chart as a quick reference and choose the app that is most appropriate for the activity. This has allowed students to quickly get to work and show their strengths as learners in an individualized way.
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Students love Popplet because of the ease of use, the bright colors and the options for adding text, photos, and more. We recently used Popplet in our 3rd grade classroom to ogranize our ideas around an essential question we were contemplating in class: How do behaviors and physical features help animals to survive? We chose this over making a list because it's more engaging and it is quick to make. The sharing options are great too. Students will soon add these Popplets to their Learning Journey sites to share their learning with their families. |
Kate White
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