Ipods+-+Gelaine+and+Alana

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 3-D Project Legacy ** How do we know we have been successful? **

1. Students are reporting on their experience - (2 - 3 students sharing - recorded on video) attach videos Gelaine and Blake were interviewed by Olds Connected Community and this video was upload to youtube for people to view.

The students at Holy Trinity Catholic School in Olds Alberta are using Apple iPod Touches to learn thanks to innovative use of technology by the teaching staff. Along with the use of Smart-boards, lap-top computers the school is taking part in a pilot project for the school division to use iPods in a social studies class in grades 1&2. Using technology as part of their teaching/learning environment makes Holy Trinity Catholic School in Olds AB a Champion of Technology. To see other Champs please visit our website at www.oldscc.com []

Students of Alana Robertson and Gelaine Lesiuk were interviewed post ipod use for their experiences using the technology in their studies.

Gelaine Lesiuk's Grade One student:

Alana Robertson's Grade Three student:

2. Students have acquired new technology skills that they had not had previously - please see the 21st century list below Because our students are of a division one age, it was of utmost importance to discuss safety and security while using the ipod touches to learn, reinforce and display learning. During both classes' social studies virtual field trips students were engaged, especially in digital-age literacy. During these projects, students in grade 1-2 experienced the three communities in Canada that are part of their curriculum; whereas students in grade 3-4 visited Lima, Peru, which is part of their social studies curriculum. Therefore, multicultural literacy and global awareness were key experiences. Additionally, during these virtual trips, students utilized effective communication through collaborating with other peers through interactive communication to complete a list of prioritized requirements from their teacher. To display the completion of their trip, students created relevant, high-quality products for presentation, using real-world tools on their ipods.

3. Students have learned about digital citzenship - please see the digital citizenship list of skills below Prior to the commencement of both classes’ projects, practicing safe, legal and responsible use of info and technology was key. Students were to understand how to safely use applications, administer safe research, and to responsibly take pictures and videos before they could even touch the ipods.

4. How has our teaching changed? What practices will you continue? After using the ipod touches, we fully understand the value of them as authentic tools for student learning, so that students will be equipped with the skills they need when they complete school. Essentially, the ipods were amazing at hooking students, reinforcing their learning and used as a research tool. Therefore, we would continue using this technology for the listed purposes. Our actual teaching practices have not changed substantially, as we had already been using laptops, clickers, flip cams, video cameras to differentiate.

5. What are some best practices? Having a clear set of rules and consequences for improper use before using technology equipment is VERY important. Also, if you want students to focus onthe activity at hand, it is important with younger students, to give them a few minutes before beginning to have free exploration on the apps.

6. Listing what I have learned and what were some of the challenges What we have learned: -technology is a great reinforcing tool and is great for formative and summative assessment -students are very focused while using technology that they can relate to -more about the ipods from the students -how to integrate technology as a differentiation tool

Challenges: -apps not loading on all of the ipods at once -wireless connections not working -ipods are not the best to be used for teaching new concepts

7. Personal growth as a learner on an online collaborative environment. Not applicable, as we did not use the ipods for this purpose.

8. What are some tips for next time users? Make sure that apps are still downloaded on all ipods before using them.Make sure to have clear rules and expectations for safe, responsible use as a digital citizen. Don't be afraid to take away the ipods if students are not following your expectations. Also. make sure to give them time to explore and discover and be sure to close all the apps that are running before shutting them down.

9. What is your legacy piece? How have you left a digital footprint to let other know about your important work with kids? (Video, digital storytelling, celebrations with parents, inviting senior administration, manual, collaborative place for yourself and your students) To reiterate the above: [] We also shared our projects on Edmodo and our wikis and also with our staff and students. 10. Sample lessons - share 2 lessons that you taught using the equipment Grade 1/2-Social Studies "Across Canada" trip to Bouctouche,Regina and Iqaluit. Students were given a list of criteria for their designated region in Canada in small groups. Then, they were to travel around the school and take pictures, videos and write notes using the notepad app (orwhatever was required of them) of their region's flag, Stop sign written in their region's language, dress for January in that location, visit the Weather Network for the daily temperature and write down things from their lunch that a child in that region would eat. Finally, we shared our findings as a class.

Grade 3/4-Social Studies Virtual Field Trip to Lima, Peru: Pictures were posted around the school of historical places in Lima. Then, students "jumped on a bus" and at each spot, students took turns being the tour guide. The tour guide would research the specific location they were at, using a credible source, and explain and demonstrate their findings to their peers. It was a very interactive lesson that students enjoyed, while learning about a place they could not otherwise have visited.

11. Websites, tools, or apps that you used with your students -The Weather App -Chictionary -Google -MathTrain -Math Games -Arithmetic -MeeGenius -Virtuoso piano -Camera -Video Camera -Notepad App

12. Other unexpected findings from your project -Challenging to find apps that are applicable and free to what your class is studying -Students need to have solid reading skills to use apps they are not familiar with

13. Final thoughts about your project. -We did not realize how devastated our students would be at the thought of giving the ipods back. They asked us to say "please, please, let us have them again next year" (with sad little, puppy dog faces)

14. Would you recommend to use this equipment? -YES we would highly recommend the use of ipods in your classroom! Our students really enjoyed using them (see above comments).

**__ Digital Citizenship – ISTE Standard #5 __**

Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behaviour. Students: a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship **// Demonstrate what you did to accomplish the digital citizenship portion of the project. Were you able to integrate any of the above into your lesson? //** **__ 21st Century Skills __** ** This is a list of 21st Century Skills. Did you witness any of these skills in your students and in the learning activities you provided in the project? Give some examples. ** **//__ Digital-Age Literacy __//**  Ø Basic, scientific, economic, and technological literacies  Ø Visual and information literacies  Ø Multicultural literacy and global awareness

**//__ Inventive Thinking __//**  Ø Adaptability/managing complexity  Ø Self-direction  Ø Curiosity, creativity, and risk-taking  Ø Higher-order thinking and sound reasoning

**//__ Effective Communication __//**  Ø Teaming, collaboration, and interpersonal skills  Ø Personal, social, and civic responsibility  Ø Interactive communication

**//__ High Productivity & Quality, State-of-the-Art Results __//**  Ø Ability to prioritize, plan, and manage for results  Ø Effective use of real-world tools  Ø The ability to create relevant, high-quality products