One of the ways that I've been using the iPads the most, is in centers.
So, I share a no prep center (aren't those the best ones? Just bein' honest!).
Our reading curriculum provides retelling cards. They're great and necessary, but to put the kids at a center with them just doesn't work. They're done in 5 seconds flat. Enter iPad. Now they have to lay them out in order, practice their retelling, then they get to video each other doing the retelling. I can watch each child's video to assess them. PRESTO, instant, engaging, common core aligned center!
Blessings to you,
Kris
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Oh, I love the way you are using those retell cards and the iPads. I'm so jealous that my reading series in my new grade level doesn't have those cards anymore- no-prep centers are so great!
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ReplyDeleteSorry, I made too many typing errors on the first comment. LOL . What I wanted to say was... What a great idea! I love the simplicity and easy execution of preparing and assessing this center idea! Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea. I just received a tablet via Donor's Choose and have been racking my brain on clever ways to use it. You have solved two of my problems. One, clever ways to use the tablet and two, making sure students really do the work. If they are being filmed doing it, they have no out. Just love it when you can outwit the kids. Thank you.
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