1. Opinion Writing in Grades K-2 Should Students Be Allowed to Bring iPads/Tablets to School? Adapted by Nikki Hunt, KWP RSPDI Team A mini-unit adapted from a lesson sequence by Angel Peavler and NWP i3 College Ready Writers Program materials Image from: http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/1007039/has-education-improved- with-technology Image from: http://cliparts.co/thinking-of-you-clip-art

2. 2 WritingReading Argument MINI-UNIT Emphasis # of Lessons ARGUMENT SKILLS PRODUCT ELEMENTS OF ARGUMENT CLOSE READING STRATEGIES RESPONSE TO READINGS TOPICS Draft, Feedback, Revise, Reflect Close reading strategies Writing & talking to develop knowledge on topic or issue Forming an opinion 4 Lessons Entering Skills: Partner sharing Writing sentences/ drawing in response to question Using facts from texts Foundational Skills: Weighing pro and con evidence Product: One- Page guided response with icons (First I Thought, Then I Learned, Now I Think) Researching to make an informed opinion Studying images to form an opinion Watching video to form an opinion Reading articles or listening to read-aloud to form an opinion Scaffolded writing: First I Thought, Then I Learned, Now I Think) SHOULD WE ALLOW STUDENTS TO BRING TABLETS TO SCHOOL? 6 shared readings (3 related images, 1 video, 2 articles) Mini-Unit Overview

3. Writing Standards Emphasized in the Mini-Unit Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic. Write opinion pieces in which they state an opinion, giving reasons. Write opinion pieces in which they provide a concluding statement or section.

4. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4/5 Introduce research question (inquiry) “First I thought…” (Circle an icon in response to research question) Study first text; discuss; chart responses Booklet writing: “First I thought…” Study texts 2 & 3; discuss; chart responses Booklet writing: “Then I learned…” (Draw or write in response to research question) Watch and discuss text 4; discuss; chart responses Booklet writing: “Then I learned…” (Continue drawing or writing in response to research question) Read text 5; discuss; chart responses Booklet writing: “Then I learned…” (Continue drawing or writing in response to research question) Read or listen to text 6; discuss; chart responses Booklet writing: “Then I learned…” (Continue drawing or writing in response to research question) Booklet writing: “Now I think…” (Draw or write in response to research question) Partner/whole group share Mini-Unit Instructional Sequence REMEMBER…every time you ask kids to write, allow time for talking, sharing, and charting as a whole group!

5. What do you think?

6. Look at this picture. What do you notice? Text 1 Image from: http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/what-are-these-tablets-good-for-20120630- 219bu.html

7. Text 3 Image from: http://usetablet.com/2013/04/10/does-your-kid-need-a-tablet-computer/ Text 2 Image from: http://www.educationandbehavior.com/behavior-strategies-for-kids-with- oppositional-defiant-disorder/

8. BYOD in Schools Text 4 Image from: http://edtechreview.in/dictionary/278-what-is-byod-byot

9. ARE THERE DISADVANTAGES TO HAVING TABLETS IN THE CLASSROOM?

10. A third of students using classroom iPads for play, not work BY MICHAEL OLIVEIRA Excerpt from an article in The Canadian Press Published Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013 1:58PM EST A third of 6,000 students surveyed about using iPads in class admitted to playing games during school hours. Surprisingly, 99 per cent said they found the gadgets distracting.

11. Pros and cons of iPads in the classroom Adapted from http://www.securedgenetworks.com/blog/17-Pros-and-Cons-of-Using-iPads-in-the- Classroom Pros 1. Students love them iPads in the classroom will get even the most stubborn students excited and engaged. 2. Good battery life It will last through the whole school day without dying, which is important for school use. 3. Lots of apps The number of educational apps just keeps growing. 4. e-textbooks iPads can end the need for textbooks. E-books save trees and they are more up-to-date. 5. Communication tool You can use them as a survey tool or let students ask questions or make comments during lessons. 6. Great content viewer It lets students watch podcasts and videos, read books, and do research. 7. Light-weight and portable The iPad is lighter than a bag of books. Students can take them anywhere.

12. Pros and cons of iPads in the classroom, continued Cons 1. No USB port 2. No multi-tasking Two windows or files can’t be kept open side by side. (This could actually be good for keeping students focused on what they are supposed to be doing.) 3. Expensive Many schools find the iPad is just too expensive. (One solution would be to allow students to bring their own tablets to school.) 4. Can be distracting Students might wander onto other sites. 5. Not great for creating content It’s better watching content, but not so good for writing. 6. Typing on a screen is sometimes hard 7. Not good for sharing iPads were designed to be personal devices. Each student needs his/her own. Personal information can't be stored if students are sharing iPads.

13. What do you think?

15. SHARE YOUR BOOKLET WITH YOUR PARTNER.

16. Kindergarten Booklet Flipbook Links to Materials and Resources