Managing a 1 iPad Classroom (Well actually 2 ipads)
It's the age old problem: What do you do with 1 iPad (or in my case, TWO) and a room full of 4th graders? (Had this same question when I had only one Apple IIGS in my classroom a hundred years ago!) Didn't quite have the answer then and sure wish I had the answer now! For years I've struggled with a fair, equitable and appropriate solution. Here's what's worked this year : Ensure Taking Turns Created a Google spreadsheet with the date & student's name which is posted on the board for all to see. Students excitedly check out this schedule first thing when they arrive in the morning. Sticking to the schedule - if for some reason, like...a snow day or two or three comes along, we adhere to what is posted. Unfortunately, some students might have missed their turn. Fortunately, it will come back to them soon. Google spreadsheet Change it Up or Lessen Up the Work Load Changed it Up - Morning Math Routine consists of working on Daily Math problems and then ...