Day # 5

iBook Presentations

Jonathan and Angela: This iBook was a great start to the presentations. They used a number of apps that I am intrigued to try out. They are Kids Art, adding images in Book Creator, Pic Play Post and Toon Camera. They had a great visual representation of disruptive technology. I thought the same thing about what Disruptive Technology means as Angela mentioned. DT is not a bad thing and it's actually a good thing!

Side comments from this presentation: The term Presumed Competency is very important when it comes to non-verbal students. We also had a discussion about the difference between Differentiated Instruction and Universal Design for Learning. I know I need to work harder next year at using UDL. The key characteristics from this discussion are:
-geared toward all students
-inclusive instead of individual
-providing choices from pre-planning

Ainslie and Ashley's iBook also used a few apps that I am interested in using into the future (Educreator and Skitch). I really enjoyed their themeatic approach to their iBook. They used iMovie in a different way which I appreciated seeing as well. Great job ladies!

Darah and Mark: I liked the video they chose for their iBook. I'm wondering if they found it a little annoying as we did when video taping off another screen. It was a little tricky at time to get ride of the glare.  I liked how they used Strip Design in a different way so I could see its versatility. I also liked what they did with Word Foto- I will definitely have my students put this to work!

Kate and Greg's presentation is just as unique as the ones before. I liked how they incorporated Marshall McLuhan in their presentation. It definitely all comes back to this innovative Canadian.

Janet and Lindsay used Kidspiration which I liked. I too like to have my visuals as colourful as possible so this is a great way to do so while presenting information.

Side Comments: I know about the PDAF grants, however, I feel like one teacher can't successfully apply for them on their own. Perhaps I will team up with a staff member next year and apply since we have already discussed doing some team teaching and project based lessons.

Eleanor and Simon used Garage Band which I had heard of but I have never seen used before. It was really neat. I have a number of musical students would would love to use this!! I liked how they used Visual Poetry as well. I will be sure to check out the video they used from Stephen Hawkins called Everybody Technology.

Ashley F. And Natalie used Video Scribe in a very creative way. I love the drawing of imported images! I liked how they made reference to Hellen Keller in regards to Presumed Competence. I liked how they used Educreator in a different way than A pervious group to how some other features of the app. I didn't realize that there is a video component that's similar to the online educational Khan Academy videos.

Meaghan and Candice mentioned that they used the app Download where you google the topic inside the app. I would definitely want to use an app like this, however, the only issue I have is that it costs $4.99. They also used Colour Splash in a fun way to add colour to an image. I love colour so this is great. I liked how they mentioned that it is possible to shorten video clips using iMovie. I also liked their work around with making a Telegami that is longer than 30 seconds.

The Myth of the Average TED Talk 3 Take Aways



My adjustable seat would be to have a class set of tablets with unlimited amounts of educational apps. I would not have desks in rows but rather have some students sitting in groups with their tablets, some working independently on them and some working with me or a EA and then others working on paper if they prefer. My adjustable seat would nurture individual potential and talents by allowing multiple ways to show evidence that they can reach the outcomes.



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