Technology Transforming Education iPads in the Classroom (and other devices, too)

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Introduction ❖ Students are bringing devices into the classroom inever increasing numbers. ❖ Districts are implementing various 1:1 and BYOD Programs. ❖ These devices are transforming learning environments across the country. ❖ Let’s look at how to harness the power of these devices in the World Language classroom.

Planning ❖ Planning is the key to effective instruction ❖ Keeping students on task ❖ Helps in classroom management ❖ Helps to meet learning targets ❖ Essential in order to progress in performance and proficiency ❖ Yes, it takes time ❖ Yes, it’s worth all the effort you put into it

Devices come in different sizes and platforms Devices ❖ iPad ❖ Android ❖ Web ❖ Windows

Classroom Management ❖ A concern for many ❖ Same problems, just different medium of expression ❖ Set clear expectations ❖ Follow through ❖ Differentiate ❖ Let go!

Small Steps ❖ This isn’t a technology class, it’s a language class! ❖ Bring in related tech vocabulary and use it! ❖ Keep the class in the target language!

Preparation ❖ SAMR Model ❖ Start with something you and your students know ❖ App? ❖ Website? ❖ Add the next tool as comfort allows

Practice ❖ BEFORE trying anything in class, practice! ❖ Technology can fail! ❖ Quirks happen ❖ Anticipate questions or problems your students will have!

Engagement ❖ Fruitful engagement ❖ Collaboration ❖ Differentiation ❖ Meeting students where they are ❖ Easier to move beyond drill and practice to application

Interact ❖ More one-one time ❖ More opportunities to collaborate ❖ Formative Assessment easier ❖ Feedback faster ❖ Apps: Socrative, Nearpod

Presentation ❖ Tools: ❖ Mirror ❖ AirPlay ❖ Apple TV ❖ Apps ❖ Explain Everything ❖ Doceri ❖ Educreations ❖ Show Me ❖ ScreenChomp

Interpersonal Speaking ❖ Immediate, not scripted ❖ There are tools, but person-to-person is the intent ❖ Facetime ❖ Video

Interpersonal Writing ❖ Check your district’s social media policy! ❖ Use the tools that your students are already using!

Interpretive Listening ❖ Podcasts, Vodcasts ❖ Online Text listening ❖ Make sure you test and listen in advance

Interpretive Reading ❖ Online ❖ iBooks ❖ PDF Reader ❖ Google Docs

Presentational Speaking ❖ Video ❖ Vocaroo ❖ Lingt ❖ Explain Everything ❖ AudioBoo ❖ Educations

Presentational Writing ❖ Google Docs ❖ Edmodo ❖ Blog ❖ Penultimate

Assessment ❖ Nearpod ❖ Socrative ❖ Edmodo ❖ Google Docs ❖ Easy Assessment

Take-Aways ❖ Start small, one app or site at a time! ❖ Teach students tech-related vocabulary - keep the classroom target- language centered! ❖ As device use in the classroom becomes the norm, add something new - don’t rush into everything all at once! ❖ 1:1 programs take time in some ways, but add opportunities in other ways! ❖ Have fun! ❖ Meet the kids where they are!

Favorite Apps and Sites ❖ Visit my page for direct links to apps and sites: fraususi.weebly.comfraususi.weebly.com ❖ Assessment: Socrative, Nearpod ❖ Audio Recording: Vocaroo, VoiceThread, Lingt ❖ Collaboration: Padlet, Google Drive, Edmodo ❖ Presentation: Nearpod, Doceri, Explain Everything, Blabberize, Glogster ❖ Projection: Doceri, Airplay, Apple TV ❖ Video Recording: Video app, Explain Everything, iMovie ❖ Writing: Edmodo, Google Drive ❖ Awesome tools: Edmodo, Wikispaces, Google Drive, Penultimate, Evernote

Research and Resources ❖ 5 Great Ways to Document Students’ Mobile Learning 5 Great Ways to Document Students’ Mobile Learning ❖ 8 Studies Show iPads in the Classroom Improve Education 8 Studies Show iPads in the Classroom Improve Education ❖ A Third of Students Using ‘Distracting’ Classroom iPads for Play, Not Work: Study A Third of Students Using ‘Distracting’ Classroom iPads for Play, Not Work: Study ❖ ‘Great Results’ with New Trier iPad Pilot Program ‘Great Results’ with New Trier iPad Pilot Program ❖ How the iPad Can Transform Classroom Learning How the iPad Can Transform Classroom Learning ❖ iClassroom iManagement - Tips for Managing an iPad Classroom iClassroom iManagement - Tips for Managing an iPad Classroom ❖ iPad as the Teacher’s Pet iPad as the Teacher’s Pet ❖ iPads Improve Classroom Learning, Study Finds iPads Improve Classroom Learning, Study Finds ❖ iPads Supporters Tout Student Engagement but Effect on Achievement is Unclear iPads Supporters Tout Student Engagement but Effect on Achievement is Unclear ❖ Kathy Schrock Kaffeeklatsch Kathy Schrock Kaffeeklatsch ❖ Study Shows iPads Increase Student Engagement and Achievement Study Shows iPads Increase Student Engagement and Achievement ❖ Successful Classroom Management and iPads Successful Classroom Management and iPads ❖ The iPad as a Tool for Education: A Case Study The iPad as a Tool for Education: A Case Study ❖ The iPad Effect: Leveraging Engagement, Collaboration and Perseverance The iPad Effect: Leveraging Engagement, Collaboration and Perseverance ❖ What the Research Says: iPads in the Classroom What the Research Says: iPads in the Classroom