Nursery
Nursery students are learning to use the iPad correctly. As a group, we decided on rules to follow when using this device. The four rules we agreed on are:
Also, they're being taught how to use the mouse correctly, to point and click on an item or app they want to launch. We have also talked about how to take good care of our equipment.
Pre-Kinder
Children in pre-kinder have been learning how to navigate through apps on the iPad. In
addition, they have been learning how to take turns and share the iPad with each
other.
addition, they have been learning how to take turns and share the iPad with each
other.
Kinder
Kinder students were introduced to our classroom’s technology equipment: the iPad, computer, camera and headphones. We had a group conversation about how to take care of these resources, and children came up with guidelines such as using equipment with clean hands, being gentle and careful when using equipment and sharing with classmates.
We came up with a system to take turns. Students write their name on a waiting list that we keep next to the computer and we use a 10 minute sand clock to measure each turn. Students have been great at respecting the list and calling the next friend on the list once their turn is over. While learning to follow this process students are developing patience and respect for others.
We came up with a system to take turns. Students write their name on a waiting list that we keep next to the computer and we use a 10 minute sand clock to measure each turn. Students have been great at respecting the list and calling the next friend on the list once their turn is over. While learning to follow this process students are developing patience and respect for others.
Multiage
Pre-kinder/kinder students experienced a digital story being read to them. Eric Carle, the author of the “Very Hungry Caterpillar” read his book on YouTube and students watched via the classroom projector.
The children are also using the iPad to study beetles. We found a beetle in the classroom earlier in the week and decided to learn more about these little insects. The children used two iPads in small groups of four to observe the body of different kinds of beetles and sketch them. We then revisited the sketches and looked at a beetle book and images on the iPads to see how the body was structured. We discovered beetles have six legs and two antennas. The children drew beetles again using permanent markers and painted them. This time their drawings were more accurate because of our observations.
Spanish
Kinder students in Spanish class are:
- Reflecting and sharing ideas about the best use of the iPads.
- Exploring the different applications in the iPads individually and in pairs.