Ipads in the Primary Classroom

of the iPad/Tablet in Schools In 2010, apple introduced it’s newest technology, the iPad, which promised to bring mobile technology into every home and classroom. With the introduction of the iPad comes new considerations for learning and pedagogy. (Sheppard, 2011) McKenna (2012) suggests that the internet is as common a school fixture as lockers and library books. Additionally schoolwork is one of the most common activities performed online. One of the motivators for schools to adopt iPads was the…

affects not only their learning but also the learning of others.’ (Adams 2009, page 4) This suggests that poorly managed behaviour in the classroom can have a detrimental effect on learning overall, as well as individually. This assignment will analyse how behaviour and learning are inextricably linked. This assignment will also emphasise how primary classroom teachers develop behaviour management strategies in order to promote an effective and positive learning environment. Ofsted (2005, page…

Discrimination: Intolerable Acts Discriminatory practices can seriously undermine the overall purposes of organized education, which ideally strive to empower, edify, and assist children in dealing with life's vicissitudes. Within primary school settings, discrimination can be particularly devastating, since many of these children are still going through their formative stages of cognitive, social and emotional development. Exposure to discrimination, and in particular to any sort of tolerance of…

Technology is changing every day, and we are seeing this innovation in more places than ever, especially in classrooms. More specifically, since the release of the first Apple iPad in March 2010 we have seen an overwhelming amount of possibilities that were merely just ideas become available in our classroom. Take for instance wanting to have a class trip to the Guggenheim. Now, this is possible with virtual field trips. The Guggenheim offers a free app that lets individuals explore works of art…

iPads Support Writing and Reading Children in primary ages learn basic literacy skills at school and they need visual materials supporting their learning. In this case iPad apps gives teacher’s significant teaching strategies to teach them how to read, write and speak correctly during elementary school. Bonnstette and VanOverbeke (2012) believed “The elementary classroom builds the basis for the content areas and the future success of students. From writing creative stories to fact mastery in mathematics…

Tablet Computer – IPAD MINI Tablet PC is another mobile PC for mobile users. The tablet form factor is typically smaller than a notebook computer but larger than a smart phone. It is highly compact and easy to carry. Tablet PC mainly uses the screen for both input and output. Additional features may include speakers, microphones and cameras. It is a wireless personal computer in the form of a notebook and that allows a user to hand-write notes with a stylus or digital pen on a touch screen.…

The Value of Art, Craft and Design in the Primary Classroom This rationale is going to discuss the value of art, craft and design in the primary classroom. I am going to emphasise the importance that art and design has, within the primary curriculum. I will also emphasise, how my resource pack promotes the value of creativity in the primary classroom. The teaching of art and design has many benefits, one main benefit is that it promotes children’s creativity. In today’s society we live in a world…

laptops to all seventh graders, the Auburn School System launched an initiative to provide an iPad 2 for each of its students entering kindergarten. At a cost of roughly $200,000- representing a 5% increase in the school budget (Opinions Divided…) some taxpayers were less than pleased- calling it a complete waste of money. But in Auburn- and schools around the country- trends are emerging and showing the iPad to be a powerful learning tool and a necessary investment in our children’s future. For over…

The iPad: * Positioned between smartphone & laptop; For Jobs, iPad will be a netbook killer, driving new consumer behavior * 9.7” LCD, read books, watch movie, some biz productivity applications * Control over components (1st to run on its own branded chip, the A4) * A4 specifically designed for next generation mobile devices requiring low power (10 hrs battery life) & fast processing Initial concerns were: * Many consumers prefer keyboard = keyboard accessory now available…

Classroom reward systems provide teachers and students with guidelines to follow when dealing with behaviour. Every school has some form of behaviour management in place to deal with both good and bad behaviours and children with special needs who often need structure, planning and daily goals. Integrating technology into classroom reward systems, rewarding good behaviour, hard work or improvement, can have a positive impact on students, as Merrett, A., and Merrett, L. (2013) described, due to the…