Here are some of the apps we have used to support math.

MATHUse Skitch during our calendar time to show work on a variety of math skills

Math Games: Use a Math App to reinforce an essential outcome (Jungle Coins, Telling Time HD, Math Kid, etc.)

Complete XtraMath to practice basic fact practice

Use Educreations to record explain mathematical thinking. (Explain similarities/differences between a pyramid & prism)

Assessments- Provides immediate feedback for both students and teacher

Reading End of Unit Benchmark Test Daily Formative Assessments for Math (RSAs)

Use Teacher & Student Socrative to take and record End of Unit Tests in reading,

complete Math RSA's, & math oral/slate assessments.

Here are some other helpful tools or apps we've used.

- In our fourth week of implementation we introduced email as a communication tool between student and teacher.

How have the iPads positively impacted our teaching and the students’ learning?

- Compliments Curriculum & Streamlines Instruction- Lesson planning - Lesson delivery

- Differentiates Instruction- Apps can be tailored to fit student needs and abilities- Individualized lessons can be emailed to students to target specific learning goals

- Positive Student Behaviors- Increased

- Focus & engagement- Time on-task - Responsibility & ownership- Comfort in participation- Teamwork

- Immediate Feedback - Correct answers on assessments and in apps- Collection of data for teacher use

- Variety of Tools - Students demonstrate their understanding through

- Voice recording- Drawing tools- Written/typed responses

Students can record their learning and growth throughout this experience.

Week 1

Week 3 Week 4

We’ve Gathered Student Feedback About The iPad Experience

Socrative Questionnaire

Survey Monkey Parent Response SummaryResults as of Monday morning

We’ve Gathered Parent Feedback About The iPad Experience

Survey Monkey Parent Comments

THANK YOU!* The vision of Mr. Muñoz, the school board, Mr. Davidson, and the district technology team made this incredible learning experience possible for our students.

* The Longfellow PTA has generously agreed to purchase apps for our first and second grade classes.

* Our Longfellow parents have been a great support for their children, our classrooms, and this pilot.

* Our Longfellow learners have been AMAZING explorers, learners, creators, and teachers with their iPads!