A 1:1 Program

Grade 1 students are embarking on an ipad 1:1 program this year.  In order for them to personalize their devices and take ownership of the ipad, first graders designed their very own wallpaper!  Here are a few samples:

Grade 1 iPad User Agreement

First graders at SAS will be in a 1:1 program this year.  In order to be safe and responsible iPad users, these students are learning about certain agreements that we will follow.  We have used the catchy phrase iLEARN iPad Rules to help them remember some key skills when using their device.

A Technology Use Contract at Home

My family recently had a dinner discussion of ways to make a positive change with technology use and screen time at our house.  We followed Common Sense Media's 1:1 customizable contract and set some boundaries.  The difference has been astronomical and we are very happy to have time limits and clear expectations in our household of when, where, and for how long it is ok to be on technology.  Surprisingly enough, there haven't been any complaints from our children either.  They know the rules and since they were part of the decision making process they stand by them.  

Learning about Lee Kuan Yew

First grade students in Ms. Analu's class recently learned about Singapore's first prime minister in their Social Studies unit.  They have created Puppet Pal shows to share their learning about this amazing person!  Here are a few samples to watch!

Green Screen Weather Reports

Grade 2 level II mandarin students have been applying their new vocabulary and speaking skills to record weather reports for other countries.  Teachers used the app Green Screen by Do Ink to accomplish this learning 'apptivity' using an iPad.

Using Doodlecast Pro to Explain Math

Grade 1 students are experimenting with the app Doodlecast Pro to explain various math concepts.  They were given a framework to follow when making an instructional video as noted in the image below.

Safe and Sensible Searching Online

To continue building on First Grade's Digital Citizenship skills, Mrs. Cuthbert, the Grade 1 librarian, and I co-taught the students how to search online both safely and sensibly.