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Tech and Learning Tech Forum Presentation
1. iPads in the Elementary Grades
Shawn Rubin
@ShawnCRubin, @highlanderinst
@mymetryx
Monday, April 23, 2012
2. Staff Development Conferences and
Touch Tech
and Systems Speaking
Workshops Engagements
Consulting
May 19th - Blended
At the Highlander Tailored to Your Learning and
Charter School School’s Needs Technology for Teachers
Providence, RI Conference
Monday, April 23, 2012
4. According to iLearn II - 2012
An Analysis of the Education Category of Apple’s App Store
Over 80% of the top selling paid apps in the Education
category of the iTunes Store target children.
In 2009, almost half (47%)of the top selling apps targeted
preschool or elementary aged children.
That number has increased to almost threee quarters
(72%).
Carly Shuler, Zachary Levine & Jinny Ree
The Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Monday, April 23, 2012
5. Why does the iPad work so well in Early Grades?
Monday, April 23, 2012
6. The Elementary Grades are Predominantly Skill Driven
1. Use Skill-Centered Lessons
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Acquisition - Practice - Assessment - Application
Monday, April 23, 2012
7. Elementary Grades Leverage Center Based Learning
2. Use technology to increase the Frequency
and Accuracy of differentiated instruction
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8. Differentiation between multiple apps
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Montessori ReadingSkill
Crosswords
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9. Differentiation within an app
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Reef Math 1 Word Magic
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10. Elementary Grades Rely on Observational Assessment
3. Use Formative Assessments as Guides
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11. How Can iPads Help Increase Formative Assessment?
Skill-Centered Differentiated
Formative Assessment
Teaching Instruction
LESSON
SKILL iPads
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Monday, April 23, 2012
