Watch+Us+Use+the+IPAD!!

media type="custom" key="12618640" align="left"media type="custom" key="12765184"Evelyn Deschamps- ES teacher

TheiPad has been a great tool in my classroom! Since I do not work one on one with students, I've had to be a little creative to integrate it in my lessons. I organized my apps in folders and my folders in pages in the iPad, this way I assign pages to my students based on skills, levels and needs. Since i am a science teacher, one of the page is for science apps only. In this page students find different apps that review topics they learned in science class plus learn new ones. One page is for general educational apps. I assign this page to my students when they need to work on specific skills such as using a dictionary, calculator, and basic math skills. I also have a page that is dedicated to having fun with the iPad. This page has apps that are just for entertainment, recreational and educational games. This is the page the students use when they use the iPad as an incentiveprivilege. I wish there was a way to labet the pages! My students love the iPad and so do I!!!

The iPad has been an incredible tool in engaging children with limited attention and a wonderful addition to my bag of tricks. The iPad is light and easy to transport and has unlimited resources on it. There are so many applications that can be used for almost any student’s need. It has made my life so much easier having this resource at my fingertips. The iPad is bright and visual. The screen of the iPad lights up brightly as well as the faces of the students when they understand a game or make a match in a memory game. It wonderful to see students with limited language and understanding respond to educational games. iPad applications are geared to various ages and levels of difficulty. A student can begin at an easy level and gain knowledge and work through to the hardest level. Many students have little interest in fine motor activities but using the iPad they are interested and eager to participate. The applications for letter formation are useful in helping the student feel and see the way the letters are formed. They cannot move ahead until they get it correct. The students are willing to persevere on the iPad to see the happy face appear that they did it correctly. Student’s progress and success can be tracked as they go. The student has instant gratification using the iPad. Virtual objects can be moved by the swipe of a finger. The iPad is fun and stimulating to the students as well as an incredible tool full of many resources to the staff. Sandy Sosnowsky
 * From Sandy Sosnowsky - OT/EI**

I love using the I-pad with my speech/language students. I have many Emotional Support students and I have always found it difficult to get them to complete worksheets due to behavior issues. I have had great success using the I-pad with this population. They love the various language and articulation apps. They are engaged and involved for the entire therapy sessions! At this point, I can't imagine what would happen if I didn't have the I-pad to use with these students. I think this tool is ideal for speech/language therapists. Articulation therapy can be monotonous, but with the I-pad it is actually fun! I feel my students are excited about using the I-pad during therapy sessions and their speech and language skills are improving!
 * Laurie Wilson, SLP, says:**

**Becky Miller, MDS-B** (transition program). Here are a few clips of my students using the Ipad! More to come :)