Download - Kindergarten App SmackDown Night
Kinder Parent “APP” Night
Learning from our children the power of pedagogy with tech!
Building Capacity with our Parent Community!
@msalvarezkinder
Ms. Alvarez & Ms. Penny
April 2014
TONIGHT’S GOALS:
● Technology Embedded Pedagogy● Using an iPad in K● APPs Smackdown● Tips & Resources● Play & Learn
EMBEDDING TECH IN LEARNING
TPACK Framework Explained in 2 minutes!(Technological, Pedagogical & Content Knowledge)
Content (Subject): Math/SortingPedagogical (How): manipulativesTech: educreations apps
SAMR MODEL
YouTube VideoR: create new inconceivable tasks
(write, record, redistribution,
global audience, eportfolio)
M: redesign parts of the task
(collaborate with another class on the same book)
A: improves paper pencil
(add images from google to your story)
S: replace paper pencil with tech
(writing a story in journal now writing with app)
USING AN IPAD IN KINDERGARTEN
What does it look like, sound & feel like?
APP SMACKDOWN
Fottobable (itunes)
● explain their thinking, reflect, solve problems● make connections, predictions, shared reading● Ss Example
Draw & Tell (itunes)
● follow & provide 1-2 step directions, ● subtractions stories Ss Example
educreations (itunes)
● procedural instructions, communicate ideas,● knowledge of the alphabet, voice in their writing ● Inquiry Journey: Ss Example Math Ss Example
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APP SMACKDOWN
iMovie (itunes)
● inquiry & PBL journeys Ss Example● fairy tale movie● retell events & familiar stories (story in a bag)
Tellagami (itunes)
● create narrative animation (religion, block center)
30Hands (itunes)
● create & show what they know● ask questions in different context (pumpkin investigation)● Wonders: New Pet Ss Example
APP SMACKDOWNi-nigma (itunes)
● scan & learn (DL, SS choice, inquiries)● explore sounds, investigate numbers● follow 1-2 step instructions (praying with senses)● explore drama, rhymes, stories, music, traditions...
Aurasma (itunes)
● jolly phonics● express ideas, feelings, opinions
Pic Collage (itunes)
● name feelings emotions, label objects, sequence● write appointment books PBL
APP SMACKDOWN
AR Flashcards (itunes)
● explore letter name, sound● Download flashcards here
Word Collage (itunes)
● writing words, letter sound
Felt Board (itunes)
● narrative writing, retelling a story, creating stories● math sorting Venn Diagram
APP SMACKDOWN
Skitch (itunes)
● writing labels● write grocery list● explore sounds & letters● write simple messages● punctuation● reading
Geoboard (itunes)
● create shapes, patterns, shapes are everywhere
Photobooth
● x-ray doctor’s office or pet inquiry
APP SMACKDOWN
Cute Avatar (itunes)
● wonder wall & eportfolio avatar
(avatar digital citizenship)
● demonstrate interest in writing● write simple message● letter sound, sight words, reading● print concepts ● synthesizing● reading●
APP SMACKDOWN
Ten Frame (itunes)
● composing & decomposing numbers● addition & subtraction stories
Pow! (itunes)
● sequencing● retell stories in proper sequence
Story Buddy3 (itunes)
● interest in reading & create books● life cycle (chicks, butterfly)
APP SMACDOWN
Dreambox (itunes)
● differentiated learning● personalized learning● curriculum based math lessons
Raz-Kids (itunes)
● meets reading needs● target specific comprehension skills & reading strategies ● phonics, alphabet, sight words, vocabulare...
TIPS
● iPad Basics ● Disable in-app purchase, deleting apps, installing apps, safari...
(setting, general, restrictions, enter a password, disable restrictions)
● guided access: control what your child can do with the iPad (instructions here)
● free apps● How to take a Screenshot with an iPad.● iBlason Case ($10-25)
RESOURCES
● Class Blog, Student as Tutorial Designers (http://msalvarezkindergarten.edublogs.org)
● @momswithapps (momswithapps.com)
● @educationalgames (http://www.funeducationalapps.com/)
● French APPS (http://frenchappsforkids.blogspot.ca/)
LET’S PLAY & LEARN!
● Pls borrow an iPad.● Explore the different apps with your child.● Scan the QR codes to view your children’s
tutorials.● All tutorials will be available on our class
blog (Students as Tutorial Designers).● Have fun!
THANK YOU!
Merci beaucoup for attending our App Smackdown Night!
A HUGE to Mrs. Benton, Peter Atkinson and Continuing & Community Education for their support and making this evening a success!
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions! ([email protected] or @msalvarezkinder)
