I found the information and videos to be
very straightforward and functional. I
learned how to synchronize the iPad (I have for the summer) with my computer. In august, I’ll be coming back to watch this video
again but I know it will be much easier to set up the rest of the iPads. I also
learned how to manage the home screen and that there are up to 11 pages available
for apps. Finally, I’ve been playing
with the iPad and downloading a few educational applications based on the SBISD
database for apps.
In regards to managing the devices, I plan
to apply suggestions I acquired from the Teacher U course Technology for
little hands. I’m going to
incorporate the devices in workstations such as literacy, math and bilingual
centers. I also want create different folders
and arrange apps according to their subject/objective. Other things I’m going
to keep in mind are:
Ø Setting up
general restrictions such as “adding” or “deleting” apps. ( remembering to go back
and change these when adding/deleting apps)
Ø Setting up a
technology area.
Ø Designating a
helper to keep track of devices and chargers.
Ø Begin the year
teaching how to use the devices in small groups. (1st month- routines only)
It sounds like you've got a plan! I'm glad there was a summer U course that addressed tech for the little guys. We need to talk about that more in August! I'd love to hear what they had to say!
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