"6 Things We Know for Sure with iPads in Schools" by Edutopia Staff
I found the article "6 Things We Know for Sure with iPads in Schools" to be an extremely interesting and helpful read. IPads are used daily within my second grade classroom and I was fascinated by the detailed steps they took to ensure teachers were familiar and comfortable using them. This is a huge problem within my school. Many teachers do not know how to use them or implement them during instruction. The process that teachers went through before using the iPads was awesome! I loved how in-depth the training was. I feel that this really prepares teachers to utilize available resources.
I was able to closely relate to "What iPads Bring to Our School" section. There were many different suggestions to help situations that I am facing within my own classroom. I also learned about new resources that students can use which provide immediate feedback. I feel the most beneficial aspect of the article were the reflection questions near the end. I am guilty of not reflecting on lessons like I should. I become to busy with my next task that I often forget. Reflection is such a huge part of ensuring meaningful instruction. These simple questions are a great way to quickly reflect on lessons.
