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iknow, iNeed an iPad!
iknow, iNeed an iPad!
Jamie Noel, Assistant PrincipalSherwood Middle Academic Magnet School
East Baton Rouge Parish School SystemBaton Rouge, Louisiana
Sharon Sims, Magnet CoordinatorSherwood Middle Academic Magnet School
Sherwood Middle Academic Magnet School
• 750 students
• 55% free/reduced• 2009 US Dept of Education
“Blue Ribbon School of Excellence”
• MSA “School of Distinction”, 2010
• MSA “School of Excellence”, 2011
• MSA “School of Excellence”, 2012
Agenda21st century learning skills in the
classroomPros and Cons of iPadsLessonsStudent’s view of the iPadEducational apps
21st Century Learning SkillsMajor disparity between what students
learn in school and what they need to function in the workforce
Changes in technology advancesFast access to knowledgeGlobal competitionRising workforce capabilities
Partnership for 21st Century Skills (2007). Learning for the 21st Century.
Pros and ConsPros
Ease of use Screen clarity Encourages learning
and collaboration Thousands of
educational apps Research that supports
benefits of using with special needs students
Cons Management and theft Cost of apps and
equipment Platform for certain
districts VGA capabilities are
very limited “Apple” limited Charging station
StepsBecame a believerGot support from principalWent to ISTE for new ideasGot permission from the districtGot additional help from Professional
DevelopmentSet up Google accountSent permission slips to parentsPlanned lessons
The TitanicLesson Objective: Students will recreate a
scene depicting the titanic disaster using 1 of 4 iPad apps .
Apps
YouTube – Free
Google Earth – Free
Safari
Doodle Buddy – Free
Story Buddy – Free
Story Buddy
Blog Info
www.ipadsinthemiddle.blogspot.com
