We have the opportunity here at Kalona elementary to use a large number of ipads for our educational units. This can present a few challenges, but the benefits can far outweigh the negatives when you have a staff that works together to come up with great lessons and activities that use technology to support the teaching we do. For example, in our Chinese class students put their knowledge of recently learned vocabulary to good use and created virtual rooms on an app. Then, they presented their rooms to the class. Students used the ipads to learn new words and practice them through a series of activities. As a district we are working together to come up with ways that all classes and disciplines can put new technology to work in the classroom to give out students greater opportunities to learn in and beyond the class. It just takes a little effort, and the rewards are truly great.
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