Thursday, April 29, 2010

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!!