1.Using iPads to Make Thinking VisibleDiana Beabout MS Humanities Shekou International School dbeabout@sis.org.cnTwitter: dianabeabout Blog: www.coetail.com/dbeabout

2. FocusAs educators, we are constantly assessing ourstudents understanding of their learning to informinstruction and evaluation. When we can see andhear how they are processing and makingmeaning of concepts and skills, we can providemore targeted instruction and support for theirsuccess. In this session we will explore waysteachers and students can use iPads todemonstrate and document thinking and learning. 3. Background: -taught Social Studies, Language Arts and ESL in the United States for 16 years. -2nd year at SIS -enrolled in COETAIL course -currently teaching MS Humanities -grade 6 students have been 1:1 ipads since December 2012 Making Thinking Visible: -students have to show us their thinking & learning so we can adjust instruction and provide targeted support -weve always done this, with or without digital tools -I will share some examples of how Ive used a few apps and online resources for informal assessment of students (individuals and classes)http://www.flickr.com/photos/32066106@N06/4885853065/ 4. SKITCHA photo annotating appTask: After a study of the influences of ancient Roman culture on modern life,students were asked to take two photos (with their iPad) of examples of Romancultural influences in their homes and communities. Then annotate the photo usingSkitch including the following information: location of photo, description of photo,how item is related to ancient Roman culture.*I used this task to assess students ability to apply to information to a real-worldexample. 5. Educreations recordable interactive whiteboard app recordable interactive whiteboard appTask: As we were studying factors that effect the spread of beliefs and ideas(grows & slows), students were give 30 minutes to find two images (one torepresent a grow and one to represent a slow) and use Educreations topresent the two images with an explanation of how they represented theconcept.*I used this informal assessment to assess how well students could explainthe concept in their own words. 6. Educreationsrecordable interactive whiteboard apprecordable interactive whiteboard appAlternative AppsNote: There is no ability to re-record audioShow Me (free)without starting over. Screen Chomp (free)Explain Everything (paid)Example 1: From her presentation, I could assess that this student had a good grasp of the concept as sheexplained both slides thoroughly in her own words.VIDEOAVAILABLE ONNEXT SLIDE 7. Educreationsrecordable interactive whiteboard apprecordable interactive whiteboard appExample 2: This student explained choice of imagesand his explanations also demonstrated he has a good grasp of the concepts. However, I noticed heused a few words incorrectly (assassination and abandon). VIDEO AVAILABLE ON NEXT SLIDE 8. Educreations recordable interactive whiteboard app recordable interactive whiteboard app Example 3: Although the images and explanations illustrated theconcept, this student just repeated examples used in class (as westudied Christianity in Ancient Rome). He would need to apply the concept in a different way for me to feel confident in his understanding of it. VIDEO AVAILABLE ON NEXT SLIDE 9. Popplet *An interactive graphicorganizer *Available as an app on iPad (Lite version is free/Paidversion is US$4.99) *Web based version alsoavailable. (popplet.com)I have students do brainstorming or organization of ideason popplet so I can assess their organization and thought process and where there might be gaps. 10. Socrative student response system Free Teacher app and Student app for iPad Web based version (www.socrative.com) )I use Socrative to create )short quizzes, polls and exit ) tickets. Results areimmediate and go into a spread sheet for further analysis of group and individual needs. There is also an option for live results that can be displayed to the class (without identifyingindividual students). 11. Padlet (www.padlet.com) Formally known as Wall Wisher, Padlet is basically digital paper where digital sticky notes can be posted. A wall is created and then a link can be shared with participants. In addition to text, links and files can also be added to a sticky note. After going over the rubric for an upcoming project, students posted questions and concerns on this padlet. They did not have to put their name on their post sostudents would feel comfortable posting their questions. I was then able to go in andsort the posts and see what students needed further support and instruction in. I noticed a lot of questions about vocabulary in the rubric and some instructions.Questions about Big 6 Research Rubrichttp://padlet.com/wall/4q4z5d7nyl 12. EXPLOREHow could I use one of these appsor resource to demonstrate anddocument student thinking andlearning in my classroom? 13. ConsiderationsWhen to use?When would it be beneficial to use any ofthese apps &/or online resources?Workflow?How will I collect student products?(besides email)Shared Devices?How could I use any of these apps &/oronline resources in a shared devicesetting? 14. THANK YOU!Diana Beabout MS HumanitiesShekou International Schooldbeabout@sis.org.cn Twitter: dianabeaboutBlog: www.coetail.com/dbeabout elearning.sis.org.cn