Day 1 - Having Fun with the IPADS!

Today we had the opportunity to play around with the IPADS and explore many different Apps that would be useful to use in class. They are not only for children with disabilities, but are considered UDL (Universal Design for Learning) because everyone can use them! They help to create a truly inclusive classroom.



We explored an App called PicCollage, and here are a list of ways that it can be incorporated into the classroom:

1. Journaling
2. Stories

3. Create a collage as if they were a character in a story

4. Sequencing of a story

5. Creating timelines

6. Creating an autobiography

7. Creating a book

8. Research project with pictures

9.  Visual display of portfolio

10. Class photos

 We also had the opportunity to explore an APP called Book Creator, which is an excellent app to allow students and teachers to create books to share. You could also share your collage and create a book with the collages! Below is a link that shows how to use PicCollage!

We also looked at the meaning of "disruptive technology" which means that one established technology gets replaced unexpectedly with a new technology. It seems ironic that they use the term "disruptive". While it is disrupting the established technology, if it is replaced with something better, I feel like they should use the term "improvement" technology.

We also dove into the topic of Convergence of Technology....but this website can explain it better that I can! http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-technological-convergence.htm