Using iPads to Explore Forces

We used our iPads to explore magnetic forces in our classroom and school. We found out some very interesting things and were surprised by some things that were and were not magnetic. Like the 'door frame' - magnetic....where the'door handle' was not magnetic? We thought the opposite would be true. Why is this so?.... Well we are going to find out! Here are some results from our investigations. Each group of students made a pic collage and we put them altogether to talk about our findings.

Pic Collage Posters

Students used the iPads to research information about their name. Then they used Pic Collage to create posters to display their findings. The posters only took us 1 hour of class time to make, and the students did great at following 'criteria' for an effectve poster.  Still proving to be one of our most favourite and easy to use as in grade 3!

Webinars

I am looking forward to many of the Webinars being offered for free through the Ontario Teacher's Federation. If people haven't signed up yet, spaces are filling up quickly. Check out the calendar at OTF Webinar Calendar

Using Technology to Video Tape Our New Dance Moves

Today in dance we slowed things down a bit in grade 2/3 and danced with partners to a slow song. The students had to do a simple four count box step, as well as include a twirl and turn in and out in their routine. They did awesome...we have some future dancing with the star couples!

Using iPads in Art for Exemplar Examples!

Using IPad technology to view art exemplars of both student and teacher work when working on line patterns and value in art. Together we use examples of our own work to add ideas throughout the creative process!

Taking Pictures

The students in FDK used the iPads to take pictures of 3D shapes around the school. The pictures can the be shown on the Smartboard during consolidation time and printed out so they can be referenced later.

Using our IPADS and Apple TV to practice our upper case letters. Great way to keep the boys engaged!