First off, I need to thank SET-BC for the use of the iPad pros, apple pencils and smart keyboards. We are very grateful for such technology. The students have been VERY excited about the iPads and were eager to be testers of the apps I downloaded! I run free choice art centers in my classroom for students who are finished early or have some extra class time. I've just finally added the iPad center to the list of choices and am already amazed by what the students have created. Pure Sense Case Review ...I found cases and headphones for the iPads on amazon.ca for a fairly reasonable price. After kid-testing them in the classroom over the past couple weeks, I would give both a five star rating! The cases are fantastic for student handling, especially with the younger students who can find it difficult to manage the large size. They are easy to carry by either the handle or strap. The handle also doubles nicely as a stand. The headphones are adjustable, which is great for me as I teach multiple grade levels. I used washi tape to colour code each set of iPads, headphones, pencils and accessories so the students and myself can easily make sure everything is in order. The pros and cons ...Pros:
AppsSince I teach Fine Arts (dance, drama, music, art) to K-9 students the apps I've downloaded are related to those subjects. I have a variety of apps that are mostly music or art and are suitable for multiple age levels. As I mentioned earlier, I run art centers in my classroom, so below is a poster I've created of allowed apps for kids to explore.
I've only had the iPads fully up and running for the past couple weeks so I am still learning how to use many of the programs. So far my favourites are Garage Band, Drawing Desk, Moma Art Lab, PictoBoldo and Art Authority K-12. The more we get to play around with the Apps the more ideas I get for cool projects! The apple pencils have been amazing for drawing, shading, sketching and coloring on the art apps. Below is a few apps that I have been playing around with. I hope to have an update with more once we have a little more time trying them out.
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