This journey of iPad use to support classroom instruction is now in its seventh month at Damascus Elementary. My posts will primarily reflect the progress of four small groups of kindergarten students (ABC Club) who are receiving reading intervention. We have traversed the continuum of progress from exploration to familiarity to targeted use. Please note that the reading intervention page and the dinosaur project page will be updated periodically as we journey towards the completion of the school year.
If you would like further information on how iPads have been deployed across grade levels, please click here.
The iPad Adventure
iPads were introduced to the four kindergarten reading intervention groups in the first week of October 2011. The photo below shows the apps used by the students to strengthen their skills in letter recognition, letter formation and word wall familiarity.
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| Initial Apps |
The students today are comfortable navigating about 25 plus apps geared to support them in their pursuit of proficiency in reading skills. The apps are categorized by skills. Below is a screen shot of the folders.
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| Apps used - March 2012 |
Click here to link to details about the Kindergarten reading intervention groups.
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What's Next? Click here for Dinosaur Project details
- Ten kindergarten students from the reading intervention groups will be embarking on a research project on dinosaurs.
- This project will involve collaboration with a group of 3rd grade students who will guide the kindergarten students in creating a joint presentation.
- iPads will be used for research,note-taking, and presentation.
- More information will follow as research intensifies!!!
