Suzanne's Ed Tech Reflections

After visiting many of the iAchieve classrooms, I have seen iPods being used in a variety of ways.  In one classroom, students begin their math block by practicing math facts using the ArtihmeTick app. In another classroom, they are using the K12 Timed Reading app in an innovative way by connecting the stories to a reading EPO. Even though K12 Timed Reading is a fluency app, the students used the stories to practice sequencing. They read a story and then completed an advanced organizer and/or wrote a paragraph to illustrate the sequence of the story.   So, how have you been using the iPods in your classroom? Be sure post a comment so we can all share the innovative ways we are integrating the iPods into learning.

I love volcanoes and have always loved teaching my 3 rd and 4 th grade students about them. Learning about types of volcanoes, such as cinder cone or shield, or the different types of lava like a’a (ah-ah) and pahoehoe (pa-hoy-hoy). Both of these are Hawaiian words. My favorite is ah-ah. This is the type of lava that is sharp and rough. So, of course, I always tell students they can remember its name because they will say “ah-ah” if they walk across it. They usually just roll their eyes!! But, I am really here to talk about using iPods in our classrooms.

Just testing blogging using my iPhone or iPod touch! It's a little different but I am excited about the ability to do this with our iAchieve students and teachers. It will be a great way to create, communicate, and collaborate!