5 Ways Teachers can use Tablets in the
Classroom
This article was
featured in a University of Phoenix online Magazine entitled Phoenix Forward
Magazine in 2013. Yaremich interviews
Kathy Cook, the Director of Educational Technology at the University of Phoenix.
1st key point
Help Student's become Global Learners.
The article's first subheading was one of the biggest key points
mentioned. Through the use of the camera and various programs like Skype
and Face Time students have access to more opportunities for guest lecturers
and expert speakers. No field trip required. Yaremich teaches, “For example, if a student
is conducting a scientific report … the student might reach out and conduct a
short interview with a scientist” (Yaremich 2013).
2nd key point
The students can
generate content section mentions the fact that the programs within a
tablet/iPad are so user friendly that the students can easily put together a
presentation or project to put the learning in their own hands. To be
specific, Yaremich states, "Making original content is perfect for
project-based learning, she adds, pointing out that students can use the camera
on the device to capture images and videos, and the writing capabilities to
create various projects" (Yaremich, 2013).
3rd key point
The flexibility
available with hand held devices make them a tool for adaptive learning.
Students with learning disorders, Autism, students learning English,
etc... all have programs available to help them progress where they are on
their level.
Suggested uses in the library
Take advantage of the
e-books available. Students who prefer
to read on a Kindle or other hand held device might be excited if the librarian
showed them how to check out books for their device through their library or through
their local public library. This would
be an easy way to reach students who love to read while craving technology at
the same time. The librarian could do
this as a class lesson or if there is not any time available then the librarian
could have an after school demonstration for students who are interested.
As far as utilizing the key
points mentioned, it would be neat for students to use the iPads or devices to
make video book recommendations or book previews to be playing in the library
on a closed circuit TV or be featured on the library’s website.
Students could reach out to
authors, view author’s websites, and have interactive web experiences to go
along with their reading. An example of
this would be if a student read Owen and Mzee then they could log into the
device and visit the Owen and Mzee website to view the animals and get updates
on them.
Reference:
Yaremich, Marissa. (2013). 5 ways
teachers can use tablets in the classroom. Phoenix Forward Magazine.
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