Hi All,
I love the idea of iPads in all phases of Daily 5. Last year I only had 5 iPads and I could see the benefit of them all having their own. Here is how it worked on a basic level and how I view it working next year when I go 1:1. During Read To Self the kids grab their book boxes as well as their iPads. They loved Far Faria. In this app the kids can listen to stories, read them on their own or do both. (This app is also perfect for partner reading and listen to reading, which is how I will utilize them in those rounds next year).
During word work they loved Hooked On and then I just had a folder of phonics/Spelling Apps that they could access. This year they worked with our aide with a phonics program and used the iPad when they were done. Next year when they have their own iPads they will mostly utilize apps. I think this will make Word Work (their lest favorite round) more engaging and promote more learning because they want to do it.
The round I am most excited to introduce technology into is Work on Writing. This year with only 5 iPads they just weren't an option during Work on Writing. Next year they will be able to use Toon Tastic, Book Creator, dragon dictation and whatever else I can find as well as making books during this round.
I am so excited to start this journey!
Have a great week!:)C
How exciting that you are going 1:1- you will love it! We have 1:1 laptops as well as a few iPads, and I'd like to check out some new reading apps. All the ones you recommended sound great. I'm excited to follow along your journey with the iPads. Thanks for linking up. We hope you'll be back next week when we talk about math.:)
ReplyDeleteKristin
iTeach 1:1
Hi Christina,
ReplyDeleteYay for going 1:1-- it's so great that you've already had a start with iPads and now you'll get to expand all your activities! Far Faria sounds like another great app that I'll need to go check out.
Thanks so much for linking up with us!
Aylin
Learning to the Core