I read an article about an iPad app called GoClass (http://ipadapps4school.com/2013/02/14/use-goclass-to-create-and-deliver-lessons-through-ipads/). It's a free app used to make lesson plans. It is easy to adapt and change, deliver, ask questions, poll students, and receive feedback. It collects data about what lessons students are using, and students can also "favorite" a lesson so you know what the students enjoy. This sounds like a useful app because lesson plans can be tentative, but this makes it a lot easier. I like the feature that students can tell the teacher what they like so you can keep using those activities.
I really enjoyed the article called "Using Technology to Reach Unreachable Students" (http://www.edutopia.org/blog/ipad-strategies-struggling-learners-ben-johnson). There will always be students who fight learning, no matter what you do, but it was encouraging to read about how an iPad changed students' attitudes. It also made me realize that getting this technology minor will help teach students who don't want to be taught. It made me think that I need to continually learn about new teaching methods, whether it be technology or not, to accommodate all of my students.
The article called "The Single Most Important for iPad Success in Schools" (http://learninginhand.com/blog/the-single-most-important-factor-for-ipad-success-in-schools.html) was very interesting. The title was very interesting and I wasn't expecting to read what it said. The most important factor was to give the students "personal ownership". We have also talked about that in class, and I agree that it is important. Students will have more motivation, interest, and are more likely to be engaged in what they are doing. Instead of telling students exactly what they can and can't do, let them explore and learn on their own. As children get older, they have to make their own decisions, so why should we make every decision for them? Once you let students have personal ownership with iPads and other technology, you will also learn new things.
I really liked the thought that students had an opportunity to tell the teacher what they thought of the lesson. Very good!! Also, I am thrilled you see the need for students to have ownership over their own learning. What an important concept this is for you to learn.
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