I'm starting with 'inform' in our classroom. There are so many different misconceptions of technology in the classroom, and if you're not trained or 'informed', then you might have a bad outlook on the 1:1 iPad Classroom. Right away I plan on sending an 'inform' letter home to parents.
My letter explains:
- why we have the iPads in our classroom
- what parents can do to help their child embrace technology
- what we do on our iPads all day (not playing 'games' all day!!)
- and where to go to find out what our class is doing on the iPads
This letter informs parents about misconceptions and the beneficial truths of learning with an iPad.
If you're curious about my Parent Letter, I would be happy to share-just ask!
As our 1:1 iPad classroom journey starts, I also plan on having an "App Alert" on our class website. "App Alert" is where parents can go on and learn about the different apps we are using, pictures of actual work used with the app and how the app works.
Great post, Meagan! So glad to see you sharing your story! Glad to be on this learning journey with you.
ReplyDeleteAwesome post! So excited to have you as part of the iPad Academy! It will be such a game-changer in your teaching.
ReplyDeleteI like all the "i" words you used to educate families about the 1:1 "i"pad classroom. I would love to have a copy of the letter you send to parents.
ReplyDeleteit was a great article! Technology should be introduced in order to teach kids about different things.. You have games, apps and many other thing by which a child can learn. Here's another interesting android game for kids that can help them!
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