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Enhancing Classroom Learning with Technology: The Benefits of iPads, iPod Touches, and Alpha Smarts

This activity explores the integration of various technologies, such as iPads, iPod Touches, and Alpha Smarts, in educational settings. Group discussions focus on how these devices can benefit specific classroom types, including middle and AYA classrooms, early childhood education, and special education. Attendees will discover a range of other educational tools, including e-readers and smart boards, showcasing their advantages in promoting interactive learning, accessibility, and group collaboration. Overall, this session emphasizes the importance of embracing technology to enhance student engagement and education quality.

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Enhancing Classroom Learning with Technology: The Benefits of iPads, iPod Touches, and Alpha Smarts

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  1. Technology in the Classroom Megan Erhart & Chelsey Elkins

  2. ~Class Activity~ • Group #1 – I pads • How can this piece of technology be used and benefit middle and AYA classrooms? • Group #2 – I pod touches • How could this piece of technology be used and benefit early childhood classrooms? • Group #3 – Alpha Smarts • How could this piece of technology be used and benefit students in special education classrooms?

  3. So what’s out there? • I pads • I pod touches • Kindle • Nook • E-readers • Netbooks • Face time • Skype • Oovoo • Smart Board • Clickers • Alpha – smarts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23f6ESaDWVU

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  5. Apple Products – I pods & I pads • Promotes organization for students • Apps are available for all subject areas • Can connect to different technologies • Internet in your pocket • Promotes interactive learning

  6. Handheld reading devices – E Readers, Kindle’s, & Nooks • Cheaper than textbooks • Internet access • Apps are available • Dictionary, Periodicals, newspaper • Headphone accessibility

  7. Netbooks • Easy to store • Made durable • Same capability of a laptop • More portable than a laptop • Easy to do in class activities with the whole class

  8. Video learning – Skype, Oovoo, and Face Time • Distance learning • Group projects

  9. Smart Boards • Hands on • Gets the whole class involved • Makes notes come alive • Involves creativity

  10. Clickers • Interactive tool for an entire class • Quizzes the class on the lesson

  11. Alpha-Smarts • Used more in elementary grades • Could be used in Special Education

  12. Pros & Cons • Interactive • Many resources • Hands on technology • Endless variety of apps • Promotes group learning • Could take students off task • Temptations towards social networking cites • Damage costs • Preparation - charging http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5ySocUyI7I

  13. References • Banister, Savilla. "Integrating The Ipod Touch In K-12 Education: Visions And Vices." Computers In The Schools 27.2 (2010): 121-131. ERIC. Web. 20 Mar. 2012. • GULCHAK, DANIEL J. "The Special Ways Of Handhelds." District Administration 44.8 • Harris, Albert L., and Alan Rea. "Web 2.0 And Virtual World Technologies: A Growing Impact On IS Education." Journal Of Information Systems Education 20.2 (2009): 137-144. ERIC. Web. 20 Mar. 2012. • Michael Wall, et al. "In Sync With Science Teaching." Science Teacher 73.7 (2006): 26-29. Academic Search Complete. Web. 20 Mar. 2012. • Murray, Cecilie. "Mobile Learning In The Classroom." Agora 45.1 (2010): 48-54. Education Research Complete. Web. 20 Mar. 2012. • Özgün-Koca, S. Aslı, Michael Meagher, and Michael Todd Edwards. "A Teacher's Journey With A New Generation Handheld: Decisions, Struggles, And Accomplishments." School Science & Mathematics111.5 (2011): 209-224. Academic Search Complete. Web. 20 Mar. 2012. • Walthes, Scott. "Using Handhelds In K-12 Classrooms." Media & Methods 42.1 (2005): 9-11. Academic Search Complete. Web. 20 Mar. 2012. (2008): 22-23. Academic Search Complete. Web. 20 Mar. 2012. • Waters, John K. "All Hands On Tech." T H E Journal 36.1 (2009): 14-16. Academic Search Complete. Web. 20 Mar. 2012.

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