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Friday, March 9, 2012

How are we using iPads?

...it's the bajillion-dollar question.  How are we going to use iPads?  We've ordered a class set, I'm excited, the kids [will be] excited, we're all excited.  But after the initial glow of 'Christmas morning' jubuliation wears off, where will be?  I don't want to be left with an uber-expensive 'look-we've-got...' sort of operation.  I want teachers & classes to use the iPads, and not just for games.  


So the plan is that I am going to design some lessons that will integrate iPads.  I know it's what I need to do, but it seemed so much easier when I was planning & committing to doing it.  Now that I'm trying to wade through the plethora of iPad resources, it's proving to be a little more difficult.  I think I'm putting more pressure on myself than I need to.  In my head, these lessons will be super-dynamic, engaging, and instructional.  I want them to be {in a word}...perfect.  When the teachers roll the iPad cart down the hall, I want them to be armed with the best lesson that will be exciting, but attainable, and let them feel confident that they can use these iPads for anything.  


Can I do it?  Probably...and I'm not kidding.  I think know I can.  I'm just having flashbacks of undergrad where I'm trying to start a history paper- I just don't know where to begin.  Fast forward a half hour and I'm in the zone.  Once I get there it will happen.  


So, while I'm waiting to get there, do you have any perfect iPad lesson ideas?  I'm waiting...!

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