Past projects 2
CLOUD (Creative Learning Opportunities Using Devices)
Funded Oct 17, 2013I want to thank you again for the donations you made to help our classroom get one of the mini iPad s. Our first graders are able to do amazing things with this technology! The students were very surprised when we opened the box for the first mini iPad. There was lots of jumping up and down, multiple hugs and one student even exclaimed, "This is the best day of my whole life!".
The students are using the iPads during our literacy center time to do individualized word work. I've purchased apps for different categories to support the needs of different learners in our room. They are also using the mini iPads to do journaling on the Kid's Journal app and the Write About app. Both apps allow the children to take photos to add to our camera roll and then write about the things we are learning in the classroom.
We've been using Padlet.com to publish some of our writing and artwork. We're also creating graphic organizers with the Popplet app during our reader's and writer's workshop time.
The children recently learned how to make presentations using the Educreations app. With the Educreations app the students are able to take photos, label the photos with text and make a video recording of something they learned that goes with their picture. I am able to share those creations with parents, our principal and district leaders via the email account we set up for our classroom iPads.
Having this technology for our students has helped us incorporate technology in a way that this age group is familiar with and able to navigate. We are able to publish our work digitally and share our thinking and learning in creative ways because of the kindness of your donations. I am truly grateful for your support to give my students such an amazing opportunity!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Gillow
ExpandinCloud Creative Learning Opportunities Using Devices
Funded Oct 28, 2013I want to thank you again for the donations you made to help our classroom get one of the mini iPad s. Our first graders are able to do amazing things with this technology! The students were very surprised when we opened the box for the first mini iPad. There was lots of jumping up and down, multiple hugs and one student even exclaimed, "This is the best day of my whole life!".
The students are using the iPads during our literacy center time to do individualized word work. I've purchased apps for different categories to support the needs of different learners in our room. They are also using the mini iPads to do journaling on the Kid's Journal app and the Write About app. Both apps allow the children to take photos to add to our camera roll and then write about the things we are learning in the classroom.
We've been using Padlet.com to publish some of our writing and artwork. We're also creating graphic organizers with the Popplet app during our reader's and writer's workshop time.
The children recently learned how to make presentations using the Educreations app. With the Educreations app the students are able to take photos, label the photos with text and make a video recording of something they learned that goes with their picture. I am able to share those creations with parents, our principal and district leaders via the email account we set up for our classroom iPads.
Having this technology for our students has helped us incorporate technology in a way that this age group is familiar with and able to navigate. We are able to publish our work digitally and share our thinking and learning in creative ways because of the kindness of your donations. I am truly grateful for your support to give my students such an amazing opportunity!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Gillow