Reflections

Mar 14, 2012 A new MacBook app is available that easily allows teachers to mirror their iPad on a projector screen. Reflections is great for sharing an iPad app, or having students share their work with for the entire class. Setup is easy. Open Reflections on the laptop. On the iPad, double-tap the home button on the iPad 2 and tap the Airplay icon. Select the MacBook from the list, select “mirror” and the iPad is displayed on the computer. READ MORE

iPad Routines

Nov 6, 2011 The iPads are being used for a wide variety of classroom applications. Teachers participating in the iPad 1:1 are listed here http://www.springfield.k12.il.us/schools/techservices/ipad/?p=37678 iPad classrooms are starting to develop new routines. The beginning of the day might begin with a webpage form or a simple QR code. Daily basic facts practice is enhanced by Math Drills, Baseball Facts or Bubbling Math. READ MORE

Black Hawk Reading Blog

Oct 22, 2011 The iPad is an important learning tool in grades 3, 4 and 5. There are many options for classroom use! An important first question for a classroom teacher is what’s already happening in the classroom? What can the iPad support and enhance in your classroom? At Black Hawk all students are responding to a blog on the all school book, Gooseberry Park. Every family at Black Hawk has a copy of Gooseberry Park. It is an all school, all student, all community home read aloud. READ MORE

iPads at Enos, McClernand & Black Hawk

Oct 10, 2011 The iPads at Enos, McClernand and Black Hawk have been instantly absorbed into the classroom experience. This week we’ve noticed that WhiteBoard is an instant success for students working on math problems in the classroom. WhiteBoard will also open a PDF and students can write directly on it. Try the place value chart from the iPad. Students can open this immediately in WhiteBoard. Math skills are being practiced with Times Tables and Bubbling Math. READ MORE