Survey Results:Survey Results: In which area would you like for the In which area would you like for the

majority of time to be spent in our majority of time to be spent in our Monday session?Monday session?

Apps for the classroom – 8Apps for the classroom – 8

Small group instruction ideas – 4Small group instruction ideas – 4

Projection – 1Projection – 1

All of the above – 1All of the above – 1

Ipad Basics - 3Ipad Basics - 3

Survey Results:Survey Results: Do you currently use an Ipad at home?Do you currently use an Ipad at home?

yes – 4yes – 4

no - 13no - 13

Survey Results:Survey Results: Select the statement that best describes you.Select the statement that best describes you.

I know enough about Ipads to turn it on, download I know enough about Ipads to turn it on, download apps, and play games, but that’s it. – 11apps, and play games, but that’s it. – 11

I have never seen or touched an Ipad. - 3I have never seen or touched an Ipad. - 3

I could teach the Ipad Basic Course to my co-I could teach the Ipad Basic Course to my co-workers. - 3workers. - 3

Survey Results:Survey Results: Select the statement below that best Select the statement below that best

describes you.describes you.

I have never heard of Edmodo. - 11I have never heard of Edmodo. - 11I have an Edmodo account and am I have an Edmodo account and am currently using it with my students.-currently using it with my students.-11I have heard about Edmodo, but have I have heard about Edmodo, but have never seen it in action. - 4never seen it in action. - 4I have an Edmodo account and am I have an Edmodo account and am currently using it with teachers. - currently using it with teachers. - 11

Survey Results:Survey Results: Select the statement below that best Select the statement below that best

describes you.describes you.

I have never heard of google accounts I have never heard of google accounts such as gmail and docs but have never such as gmail and docs but have never used them. - 9used them. - 9I have google accounts. – 5I have google accounts. – 5I have google accounts & use both gmail & I have google accounts & use both gmail & docs. - 3docs. - 3

Survey Results:Survey Results: List your favorite apps you are List your favorite apps you are

currently using in your classroom.currently using in your classroom.

Class dojoClass dojo

word dropword drop

Istory bookIstory book

mini wordmini word

Survey Results:Survey Results: Other thoughts, questions, ideas for our time Other thoughts, questions, ideas for our time

together on Monday.together on Monday.

Time managementTime management

I would like to see ways to use the ipad in my I would like to see ways to use the ipad in my classroom.classroom.

Is there a way to use the ipad with the Is there a way to use the ipad with the smartboard?smartboard?

I would like to learn how to use an ipad and be I would like to learn how to use an ipad and be able to create engaging lessons for my students. able to create engaging lessons for my students. It’s about time for me to be technology savy. It’s about time for me to be technology savy.

Ready for a break?Ready for a break?

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todaysmeet.com/thirdgradeipadtodaysmeet.com/thirdgradeipad

Let’s Download a few of my Let’s Download a few of my Favorite Reading AppsFavorite Reading Apps

I. I. Renaissance Learning Renaissance Learning (hosted97.renlearn.com/38442)(hosted97.renlearn.com/38442)II. II. iBooksiBooks

( search free children’s books)( search free children’s books)III.III. Tumblebooks.comTumblebooks.comIV.IV. BlusterBluster

( single, team or versus; Levels 1-4, Rhyming words, prefixes ( single, team or versus; Levels 1-4, Rhyming words, prefixes and suffixes, adjectives, synonyms, homphones, word roots)and suffixes, adjectives, synonyms, homphones, word roots)

V.V. Sparkle FishSparkle Fish(similar to mad libs – A fun to practice grammar!)(similar to mad libs – A fun to practice grammar!)

VI.VI. Buddy PokeBuddy Poke(fun avatars that can read poetry, speeches and/or sing songs)(fun avatars that can read poetry, speeches and/or sing songs)

VII.VII. Sentence Builder Free – for K, 1, 2Sentence Builder Free – for K, 1, 2( Subjects, Verbs, adverbs, nouns, AND Make your own! – A ( Subjects, Verbs, adverbs, nouns, AND Make your own! – A great way to practice writing sentences & grammar!)great way to practice writing sentences & grammar!)

Reading Apps Cont…Reading Apps Cont…

AnalogyAnalogy What’s that saying? Greenstone games – What’s that saying? Greenstone games –

IdiomsIdioms Super Duper Story Maker LiteSuper Duper Story Maker Lite Idioms – by professor potsIdioms – by professor pots Spelling City Spelling City Animal IdiomsAnimal Idioms Using I and MeUsing I and Me

Math AppsMath Apps

GeoboardGeoboard Grade 3 Math – Splash math – studypad Grade 3 Math – Splash math – studypad

(measurement, geometry, fractions, etc..)(measurement, geometry, fractions, etc..) Multiplication Genius - blueionsoftMultiplication Genius - blueionsoft Multiplication training – the appgateMultiplication training – the appgate Reading Ruler – game saladReading Ruler – game salad Fast Facts Division - studysmartFast Facts Division - studysmart

Math Apps cont..Math Apps cont..

Speed Games – successmakerSpeed Games – successmaker Third Grade Smart Kids Lite – (math, Third Grade Smart Kids Lite – (math,

english, social studies & science)english, social studies & science) Rounding – horizon businessRounding – horizon business Introduction to Rounding – apptutorIntroduction to Rounding – apptutor Math drills Lite – addition, subtraction, Math drills Lite – addition, subtraction,

multiplication & divisionmultiplication & division

Social Studies and ScienceSocial Studies and Science

Your WorldYour World Google EarthGoogle Earth Stack the states LiteStack the states Lite Solar System – abitalk educationSolar System – abitalk education

(** You can create your own reading lessons in (** You can create your own reading lessons in this app! this app! ))

Third Grade – super duper publications webber Third Grade – super duper publications webber core curriculumcore curriculum

Other Must Have Apps!Other Must Have Apps!

Voice PlusVoice Plus QR Code QR Code

MakerMaker WavePadWavePad iTalkiTalk WhiteboardWhiteboard ShowMeShowMe

•Evernote•ClassDojo•Scan•Doceri•AirsketchFree•CommonCore•Edmodo

How do you keep the students on the How do you keep the students on the

specific apps you want them to use?specific apps you want them to use?

• • Sitting by them – easy to do in a small group setting.Sitting by them – easy to do in a small group setting.• I model how to go to each one and how to use them. I’ve put • I model how to go to each one and how to use them. I’ve put most apps in designated folders, specifically for student use.most apps in designated folders, specifically for student use.• Monitor/1:1 supervision/assistance from a teacher• Monitor/1:1 supervision/assistance from a teacher• I have made folders with different apps for different grade • I have made folders with different apps for different grade levels I work with.levels I work with.• I’m sitting right there with them as PART of the group( I’m • I’m sitting right there with them as PART of the group( I’m part of the team )part of the team )• I put the in three folders on the bottom row where it’s hard to • I put the in three folders on the bottom row where it’s hard to remove them or mess them up. Also, we previewed what to do remove them or mess them up. Also, we previewed what to do if the black x shows up. They have done GREAT with it.if the black x shows up. They have done GREAT with it.• The app they will use is already up and running when they • The app they will use is already up and running when they get the iPad.get the iPad.

How do you keep the students on the How do you keep the students on the specific apps you want them to use?specific apps you want them to use?

• • Explain to them appropriate use and consequences if Explain to them appropriate use and consequences if they don’t use it appropriately. And trust…they don’t use it appropriately. And trust…• Honesty…I’ve told them what they can use during Daily • Honesty…I’ve told them what they can use during Daily 5 and have not caught anyone doing otherwise! I can 5 and have not caught anyone doing otherwise! I can check how much time they spend in the spelling apps check how much time they spend in the spelling apps that we use.that we use.• I have them located in folders with the names of the • I have them located in folders with the names of the academic areas. So they are instructed to use the apps academic areas. So they are instructed to use the apps in the folder of the academic area that are in for the in the folder of the academic area that are in for the whole class. So, for example, when we are doing Math, whole class. So, for example, when we are doing Math, they are only allowed to do the Math apps.they are only allowed to do the Math apps.• I announce ahead of time which apps can be used • I announce ahead of time which apps can be used during that time.during that time.• Difficult to monitor! I wish I could put a password on my • Difficult to monitor! I wish I could put a password on my folders! Or put folders within folders to organize things.folders! Or put folders within folders to organize things.

If you have a system for small groups to If you have a system for small groups to

use the iPad, can you please explain it?use the iPad, can you please explain it? • • Group A every MondayGroup A every Monday• Teacher lead, pass • Teacher lead, pass around                                                 around                                                  • Rotation schedule• Rotation schedule• I have iPad at center and students work on a particular • I have iPad at center and students work on a particular app.app.• I name the user group• I name the user group• I work it into my lesson plan for center time• I work it into my lesson plan for center time• Using it as station for instruction for some games.• Using it as station for instruction for some games.• Incorporate it into our small group table activities during • Incorporate it into our small group table activities during center time rotationcenter time rotation• In small reading group instruction, our ipad is an • In small reading group instruction, our ipad is an invaluable tool to help us learn letter names and sounds, invaluable tool to help us learn letter names and sounds, correct pronunciation, recognition of sight words, shape correct pronunciation, recognition of sight words, shape recognition, not to mention tactile development.recognition, not to mention tactile development.• BYOT Tech App Fridays • BYOT Tech App Fridays

If you have a system for individual If you have a system for individual students to use the iPad, can you please students to use the iPad, can you please

explain it?explain it? • • Name on a listName on a list• My system is calling on a student and letting • My system is calling on a student and letting him/her play specific apps or use it for free time.him/her play specific apps or use it for free time.• I open a single app, and assign students• I open a single app, and assign students• Rotation schedule for centers• Rotation schedule for centers• I have student practice spelling words, high frequency • I have student practice spelling words, high frequency words, math facts or with my younger students practice words, math facts or with my younger students practice letter naming and sounds.letter naming and sounds.• We rotate through two centers a day so 4-5 kids use it.• We rotate through two centers a day so 4-5 kids use it.• Sick or injured students can film certain instructions or • Sick or injured students can film certain instructions or games-form our PE coachgames-form our PE coach• One to two students working on different educational • One to two students working on different educational apps. This is done during centers or quiet time.apps. This is done during centers or quiet time.• They have to “buy” time with their tickets they earn.• They have to “buy” time with their tickets they earn.• Positive reinforcement for completing tasks/following • Positive reinforcement for completing tasks/following directionsdirections

If you have a system for individual If you have a system for individual students to use the iPad, students to use the iPad,

can you please explain it?can you please explain it? • • Each day 4 students are drawn to use the ipads Each day 4 students are drawn to use the ipads during Daily 5 choice time to practice their spelling words.during Daily 5 choice time to practice their spelling words.• I have an Ipad class helper who keeps track of who is using it.• I have an Ipad class helper who keeps track of who is using it.• Right now, just a check list to give them equal turns• Right now, just a check list to give them equal turns• They take turns on Fridays during designated times.• They take turns on Fridays during designated times.• During our center time, students rotate ipad use.• During our center time, students rotate ipad use.• I have student names on sticks and I pull one each day and that student • I have student names on sticks and I pull one each day and that student gets the iPad for that day. When I have gone through all the students, then gets the iPad for that day. When I have gone through all the students, then we start over. So each student gets the iPad once every 20 days.we start over. So each student gets the iPad once every 20 days.• Students who have finished checking out books can use the iPad(s), • Students who have finished checking out books can use the iPad(s), iPods, or nook. I have put books, language arts, and social studies apps iPods, or nook. I have put books, language arts, and social studies apps on the devices. Some are also using garage band.on the devices. Some are also using garage band.• They can use it freely to get on Xtra Math or take an AR quiz. They use it • They can use it freely to get on Xtra Math or take an AR quiz. They use it during BYOT tech app Fridays.during BYOT tech app Fridays.• We have an “iPad helper” who draws random names throughout the day. • We have an “iPad helper” who draws random names throughout the day. They keep track of who has used the iPad on a special clip board. We They keep track of who has used the iPad on a special clip board. We make sure everyone has had a chance during that “round” before we start make sure everyone has had a chance during that “round” before we start all over again. Usually 3-5 kids use the iPad per day. all over again. Usually 3-5 kids use the iPad per day.

What apps have you found that provide What apps have you found that provide an engaging and relevant learning an engaging and relevant learning

experience for your students?experience for your students? •  •  Math apps are great! I also use Flash Card Math apps are great! I also use Flash Card app for sight word reading and bingo. app for sight word reading and bingo.

Every day Math apps, Screen Chomp, Daily 5Every day Math apps, Screen Chomp, Daily 5• Oh No! Fractions, Math Ninja• Oh No! Fractions, Math Ninja• Math Bingo, Alphabet apps for younger • Math Bingo, Alphabet apps for younger studentsstudents• Math and Word bingo, several different math • Math and Word bingo, several different math and language apps, handwriting apps, and sight and language apps, handwriting apps, and sight word apps…word apps…• iMovie, Pullups, and the basic camera.• iMovie, Pullups, and the basic camera.• iWrite Words• iWrite Words

What apps have you found that provide What apps have you found that provide an engaging and relevant learning an engaging and relevant learning

experience for your students?experience for your students? • • SpellBoard is what we use for spelling practice. I like SpellBoard is what we use for spelling practice. I like that I can program in the words they practice, adding that I can program in the words they practice, adding more than what is on our weekly list- more challenging more than what is on our weekly list- more challenging words for those that need it.words for those that need it.• Letter Quiz, Cimo (spell out) Spelling, Sight Words 2, • Letter Quiz, Cimo (spell out) Spelling, Sight Words 2, Fun Rhyming, Read-a-LoudsFun Rhyming, Read-a-Louds• Puppet Pals, Sock Puppets. I have recently loaded • Puppet Pals, Sock Puppets. I have recently loaded “Snapseed” a free app from Starbucks, and I will use that “Snapseed” a free app from Starbucks, and I will use that app more with students who take pictures.app more with students who take pictures.• Word Wizard, Word Bingo, Pop Words, Sight Words • Word Wizard, Word Bingo, Pop Words, Sight Words Hang Man, Flash to Pass Free, Everyday Math Apps, Hang Man, Flash to Pass Free, Everyday Math Apps, Math Bingo, Amazing Coins, Grade 1 Math, Teach Me Math Bingo, Amazing Coins, Grade 1 Math, Teach Me 1st Grade, Flat Stanley, Grade 1 Math and 1st Grade, Flat Stanley, Grade 1 Math and Science….soooooo many! Science….soooooo many!