2. iPad Technology in Early Childhood

3. Gail Laubenthal Sanchez Elementary glaubent@austinisd.org Robbie Polan Early Childhood Department rpolan@austinisd.org glaubent@austinisd.org rpolan@austinisd.org

4. WORKSHOP EXPECTATIONS HOW TO CHOOSE APPS DISTRICT & CAMPUS GUIDELINES CLASSROOM GUIDELINES IPAD APPS CHALLENGES & BENEFITS Agenda

5. As a result of this training: Student will: o Begin using the iPad independently to practice specific skills. o Use the iPad to take pictures and use them in book making. o Use the iPad activities in a collaborative manner.

6. As a result of this training: Teachers will: o Use the iPad to asses student work. o Use rubrics for iPad activity evaluation. o Provide clear expectations in the form of an “I Can” chart.

7. How do you decide which apps are best for your students and your curriculum?

8. District & Campus Guidelines

9. Classroom Guidelines “I Can” Charts

10. Let’s Share Some of our Favorite Apps!

11. Recording Understanding Izaiha talks about the properties of ice Sophia talks about what she wants to be when she grows up

12. Recording Understanding iTalk & Art

13. Math Kindergarten Math Bingo

14. Math Pre-K Little Solver – Preschool Logic

15. Word Problems with Doodle Buddy There were 3 spiders and my friend gave me 2 more. How many do I have now?

16. Science Kindergarten & Pre-K Body Parts

17. Science Pre-K & Kindergarten Life Cycles

18. Reading Pre-K & Kindergarten I Like Books

19. Oral Language Kindergarten & Pre-K Create a show to check for understanding Sock Puppets Juan and Chloe talk about being a Paleontologist.

20. Writing Little Story Maker

21. Assessments Kindergarten & Pre-K Show Me http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=UW9aBt A student explains his understanding of gravity using the app “Show Me”.

22.  What will be your implementation challenges?  How will we overcome them?  What will be the benefits for you and your students?