Week 5

This video shows how different types of technology can be beneficial inside the classroom.  Having technology especially Ipads are very convenient.  Many people may see it as being a distraction to students, but it could serve as a motivation to students.  Young boys and girls find them very interesting.  Kids especially, can take a new gadget and figure out how to use in within a matter of seconds.  There are numerous apps available to help students with various things.  I would use the I pad inside of my classroom for motivational purposes, and also research.  Students will be allowed to use them during group assignments as well as during some free time that they may have.  The Ipads will be very handy for students.  Ipads are also very convenient for teachers.  Students will learn how to download, they will also have the kindle app that will have access to books.  I would definitely use the Ipads for students who may need extra practice in certain areas. There are apps that will give then tutorials and extra practice.

Apps: Nearpod: Allows teachers to present a presentation and have all control of the student's gadgets.  Nearpods are set up where the teacher can monitor all activities.  This is a great app to use for lesson where the students would be accessing the world wide web. This app will be very beneficial while working with students of various age groups.
http://vimeo.com/nearpod

Rocket Math: This app gives older students the opportunity to work and get guided tutorials on different math assignments. The are 3-D interactive games that will allow students to build rockets and other crafts once they reach different levels of completion. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rocket-math-free/id408770902?mt=8

Word Monster: This is an app I use with students I often tutor.  It helps them with their reading and sounding.  It starts students out on the levels they may be on and increases at their pace.
http://www.appsplayground.com/apps/2013/03/19/the-word-monsters-want-to-teach-kids-to-read-on-ipad/

Kindle: This app has tons of books for all ages.  This will give the students an opportunity to use the Ipad to search for books that may not be in the library or the classroom.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kindle-read-books-ebooks-magazines/id302584613?mt=8


There are various apps that are available to help improve student's knowledge of a specific area.  The 3 chapters all give background information regarding technology.  Technlogy is very useful inside the classroom, but there are proper ways to use it.  Many times students are given ipad or other electronic devices and misuse them.  The chapter talks about cyberbullying.  Cyberbullying is becoming a growing problem with teenagers.  There are apps that are available to help decrease that inside the classroom.  Teachers can monitor all of the students activities.  Many schools are not as fortunate as others to have these technologies, but there are various grants available to help schools get equipment.  The usage of technology can also help students collaborate with each other.  Students will be able to share and enjoy using the equipment.  Statistic shows many students do not have the privilege of having the technology at home. The usage of technology is preparing their skills for the real world.  Everything in today's society is ran by technology.  Students are now taking writing test on the computers, which all the different word processing skills will help them. Overall technology is steadily growing.  Students are needing to know how to work all of these electronics and get the experience.

iPads in the classroom http://t.co/YFUJn0JiX8

— Karen Thompson  (@thompsok) July 2, 2013