iPods go home

Students were able to take the ipod touch home if their parents had come to a meeting to learn how to take care of them. Two ipod-touches went home from every class. Parents came to pick up the ipod after school and would bring it back in the morning. Here Angel tells us about taking one home.

Although the grant was written by 4 teachers it was decided that all 6 classrooms would participate. This year our school had 120 students and they all got a chance to interact with the iPods, Flip cameras and Mac Books. Without a doubt the biggest hit has been the iPod-touch and the apps that were purchased. The iPods were used either in small group instruction or as a center. Students became very proficient using the ipod-touches. They found the app they were looking for quickly and maneuvered well through all the screens. Often I would find students coaching others on how to use the app as well as where to find it on the iPod. Students also loved taking the iPods home and sharing them with their family. I am proud to say we didn't lose a single iPod. Parents would come to school to pick up and drop off the iPods. Next year, we will start earlier in the year with our technology and have students work more on the Mac books.What an amazing learning experience we have had this year!

Waiting to Write...

Waiting to write on laptop is fun for our students. They concentrate intently as they watching their words come to life. Backspacing and shifting is part of the learning too!

Student Writing on Saving the Environment

The students have recently requested to use the laptop to write on saving the environment. They understand that recycling helps keep the environment clean and saves animal homes, and animal life.

Ipods at Work

We can see students sharing and having fun with Ipods. They were listening to their favorite stories.

There is no I in the Ipod Center

Even though my students use head phones, it has never been an isolated activity.They always share their experiences with others.You can hear them ask each other what are you listening to, oh, that is not a good one, I like ...., how did you get there? They are constantly using problem solving skills to help each other navigate through the apps. They sing in a new language which they are learning. Hearing them sing aloud tells me they love the Ipods!

I think we can change the name to Wepods!

Wow! We have wonderful photographers in Panda Path. Using the Flip Cameras, the students for Ms. Donalson and Ms. Sanchez' class are able to video tape all events in the school. This picture was taken during our Spring Fling Festival.

Students learn while they play, intently focused on the task at hand.

The iPods have been going home since the beginning of march. I am happy to report that NOT ONE iPod has been lost or damaged!! Our system is working!! Teachers have created a calendar with students names . The calendar is sent home so parents know which day they get to take the iPod home. Two iPods from each classroom go home Monday through Thursday. Parents come to pick up the iPod that night and bring it back the next morning. Our ADA has been very helpful in making in keeping track of all everything. A success!!

Parent Meeting-iPods go home

Can I take one home? Since we began using iPods at our campus students have expressed an interest in being able to take one home. Since our students are only 4 years old we decided that if an iPod was to go home, it would have to be picked up an dropped of by the parent. On February 17th Panda Path held both a morning and evening a meeting for parents to learn find out how to get the opportunity to take an iPod home for the evening. Over 45 parents came to our meeting. They all signed a contract agreeding to be responsible for the iPod. A short presentation was made to the parents about how to care for the iPod. Beginning on March 1st the iPods will begin going home. We know the students will be thrilled to have a chance to work with them at home.