Capstone

Capstone Project

Dictionary Dig

Both apps worked, but I can see positives and negatives to both. For instance, the Dictionary.com app allowed me to do the voice to text feature, but that feature wasn't working properly on the Merriam Webster app. I prefer the definition display on Merrium-Webster app because it's more straightforward. Overall, I think both would be beneficial to use in the classroom. 

Programming

Problem solving apps can help improve students' skills or competencies by allowing them to manipulate and sequence commands in order to accomplish a task successfully. Students may have trouble if the app closes unexpectedly. In addition, they may get frustrated when if their program doesn't work right away. Having very few iPads would also create problem since many students would want to complete the task, but since it's time consuming it would be difficult for all students to try this. 

Programming

Problem solving apps can help improve students' skills or competencies by allowing them to manipulate and sequence commands in order to accomplish a task successfully. Students may have trouble if the app closes unexpectedly. In addition, they may get frustrated when if their program doesn't work right away. Having very few iPads would also create problem since many students would want to complete the task, but since it's time consuming it would be difficult for all students to try this. 

Mad Skills

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   Post to your digital portfolio a screenshot of two problem solving apps in action.
2. Briefly explain the objectives for each app that was included.
3. Select one you would recommend and support your recommendation with 2-3 reasons.

Cargo Bot-

The objective of this app is an introduction to programming. 

Saving Seeds-

The objective of this app is to use your knowledge of physics to save all the seeds that are falling from the sky and help them safely land in the flowerpot.

I would recommend Cargo Bot because it requires a lot of higher level problem solving skills. In addition, students will practice perseverance because it will probably take them a few tries to get the correct program. Lastly, I think students would enjoy the challenge and satisfaction of accomplishing the task.

Diogo

I'm not a fan of this app since I tried searching the http://iPad.tylerisd.org site on the curriculum resources page  to add to my Diigo browser, but the app just keeps closing out unexpectedly and won't let me search anything else. I saved some sites using the Internet. 

I think if it worked it'd be useful to organize your browsers. 

Citations

Oh my goodness! This app would have saved me a ton of time in college. I can see how convenient this would be for students wronging research papers. They would also be able to check to make sure they cited the source correctly by using this app. Wow! What a time saver!! 

Popplet

I could use Popplet to support my curriculum and student learning in the following ways:

- Brainstorming and story mapping for writing pieces. 

- Story maps to show comprehension of books read

- Students could use this app to find facts about their state reports. 

Quizlet

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How can you or your students could use Quizlet to support learning?

I think Quizlet is a great tool to support learning. We have a huge focus on vocabulary at our school, therefore, this app would be an excellent resource to use for students to practice learning and reviewing their assigned vocabulary words. In addition, since the terms can be saved on the app this a great organizational tool to keep all their vocabulary words organized so they can review their words throughout the whole school year.

Holy Cow!

This was by far the craziest thing I've ever seen/done on an iPad. I could definitely see the benefits of using the AR flashcards with our kindergarten book buddies. I think they would be amazed and engaged throughout the whole activity. I think my fourth graders would enjoy the Colar app because I think they would enjoy seeing something they colored come to "life."

GarageBand

Solids, Liquids, Gases song

I had my students help create and sing a song about the states of matter. They thoroughly enjoyed using this app. I think this would be a great tool to use for those artistic/musically inclined students. They would be able to show their understanding of a topic in a more creative manner. 

Stop Motion

Stop Motion

This was a very tedious and time consuming project. Students could use this app to demonstrate appropriate social behaviors. It takes a lot of patience. We only have one iPad per classroom, therefore I think this would take way too much time to benefit the students.

QR Codes

I created these QR codes to use for an iPad person each student in my class made. Of course I can't find a picture of the finished product. 

I use QR codes in my classroom for center activities/scavenger hunts. They either complete the task and scan the code to see if their answers were correct or they scan the codes to give them clues to help solve other problems.  I'm hoping to be able to create a QR code for each student that links a Google doc where I can keep anecdotal notes and work samples. I like to use QR codes to provide parents with quick links to reference.

Cut!

Count on Me Trailer

I've made several movies using iMovie, however I never made a movie trailer. This was fun to create. I think students would enjoy using movie trailers to create an interesting hook for their writing piece, to promote/recommend books for their peers to read, and to make "highlight reels" that focuses on important topics that have been taught.

Yak-it!

Persuasive Santa letter

1. I could use these apps to have students present their writing. I tried having students present their Thanksgiving turkey disguise stories using these apps, but the 30 second time limit wasn't long enough. I had to use Animate Me to have unlimited talking time.

2. They could also upload a picture of their state for their state research paper and have the state do the talking.

3. Students could use these apps to present information to show their understanding on a topic in all subjects.

Creative Expression

Telegami

3 ways to use Telegami in the classroom:

1. Students could create book trailers to promote a book they have read.

2. Students would be able to present a writing assignment using this app. 

3. Students could use this app to explain or present their state research paper.