Hi Jenny, We watched and reported on the same video and I was interested to hear your point of view on it. Like you, I thought it was great the aspect that students can record lessons and listen to them when communicating and they could get feedback teachers in real time. I totally agree with you in terms of books – I am old and old-school I guess. I do use Google a lot, but for many aspects of my professions I rely a lot on textbooks. To answer your question, as I said in my video, I don’t think going paperless is doable for many schools and I am not sure that exclusively (!) using ipads is the best way to learn for ALL students in every single subject. Perhaps, some students will prefer solve math problems on a piece of paper - like I to prefer print out an article before analyzing it. I like better a model where technology is integrated in the everyday lessons, but there is still room for students to chose how they want to complete assignments. I enjoyed your video, Jenny. Thanks for sharing!
Hello Jenny, That was a great video. I almost chose that topic since our school is moving to BYOD(Bring Your Own Device) next year. I like the apps you mentioned the students can use-notes, recorder, dropbox. It does seem easier to use an iPad just in terms of carrying so many books, but I am a little old school too. I like to turn the pages and flip through a book. The immediate feedback is great, but I don't think that would really work with longer essay questions. The challenges you mentioned were ones that I am concerned about. Students do get easily distracted or can be playing games and it becomes one more aspect to manage. I agree that the "Pair & Share" idea stimulates creative thinking more so than searching for the answer on Google. Do I think iPads are a great tool and to go totally paperless? I think too much of any one thing is not a good idea. I like the technology that is available, the streamlined assignments, and the immediate feedback. In the end it is a tool that can be used well if the educators know how to get the most out of it. I hope that means I will get some professional development and training before next year.
Hi Jenny,
ReplyDeleteWe watched and reported on the same video and I was interested to hear your point of view on it.
Like you, I thought it was great the aspect that students can record lessons and listen to them when communicating and they could get feedback teachers in real time.
I totally agree with you in terms of books – I am old and old-school I guess. I do use Google a lot, but for many aspects of my professions I rely a lot on textbooks.
To answer your question, as I said in my video, I don’t think going paperless is doable for many schools and I am not sure that exclusively (!) using ipads is the best way to learn for ALL students in every single subject. Perhaps, some students will prefer solve math problems on a piece of paper - like I to prefer print out an article before analyzing it. I like better a model where technology is integrated in the everyday lessons, but there is still room for students to chose how they want to complete assignments.
I enjoyed your video, Jenny.
Thanks for sharing!
Hello Jenny,
ReplyDeleteThat was a great video. I almost chose that topic since our school is moving to BYOD(Bring Your Own Device) next year. I like the apps you mentioned the students can use-notes, recorder, dropbox. It does seem easier to use an iPad just in terms of carrying so many books, but I am a little old school too. I like to turn the pages and flip through a book. The immediate feedback is great, but I don't think that would really work with longer essay questions. The challenges you mentioned were ones that I am concerned about. Students do get easily distracted or can be playing games and it becomes one more aspect to manage. I agree that the "Pair & Share" idea stimulates creative thinking more so than searching for the answer on Google. Do I think iPads are a great tool and to go totally paperless? I think too much of any one thing is not a good idea. I like the technology that is available, the streamlined assignments, and the immediate feedback. In the end it is a tool that can be used well if the educators know how to get the most out of it. I hope that means I will get some professional development and training before next year.