i-Touches in Lower Elementary Across the
CurriculumWendy Seagondollar
Jennifer GautreauAlyson Wynn
Class ManagementSet expectations ahead of timeUse your projector to explain apps step by stepMODEL MODEL MODEL-especially in small group
setting!Use Quietube for videos
Check in/check out system
If there is an issue with an ipod, you know who to talk to about it.
Check out by:magic
number table shapename
SecurityJust like a field trip, count your
“babies” oftenEnable the find feature so you can
locate missing devicesBlock or Lock the App store, internet
and U-tubeLock up your devices when not in use
App Management Use an icon app on your
center chart to let the group know which app to access
Use an icon picture on the table to let group know which app to be on
• Keep current apps in the “tray” at the bottom
• Put apps in folders by strategy group (spelling, long i, telling time..)
Put apps in folders by subject (math, reading…)
Put apps in folders by reading level
Let them know you can see where they’ve been (history)
EARBUDSUse cardboard to wrap the earbuds around to
avoid tangling.Label earbuds and ziploc bag for each child.
Add earbuds to your class supply list
Less cleaning and concern for germs. (We use these on desk top computers too.)
Store by table group or in the Daily 5 book boxes
I-nigma Use as a quick way to get to a
websitePost a video and use a QR code to
get thereEngaging way to do math word
problemsDifferentiation made easy (post codes on different colors)
Teacher in your PocketStudents can listen to your lesson as many times
as they need to learn the concept. You can differentiate lessons as needed
iKnow Phonics- ABC’s , Vowels I, Vowels II, Consonants I, Consonants II
Differentation- Each application builds on the previous applications skills. Students can be assigned based on skill being taught or where there gap in instruction is. Students have a worksheet that they must complete that goes along with the skill the are practicing to ensure their understanding. Before going to the next application students must have completed certificates.
iKnow Phonics
Sentence, Story, and Language Builder
• These applications are an excellent to scaffold learning in the students reading and writing. You can receive tracking and progress reports as well as relevant app recommendations based on your students' activity.
Story Builder in Action
• Diverse sentences• Helps students
elaborate and use supporting details in their sentences• Monitors progress • Differentiated levels• Email the story to
teacher or parents
Math Use camera feature to go on a “Shape Hunt”Engage learners with QR codes or apps instead
of pencil and paper
ScienceVideo Documenting experiments and what they
learnedInterviewing each other about experiments
Social StudiesDocument Field Trips
Interview Community Helpers
Document Your Work!
Artifacts for you or your parents.
DifferentiationMany apps are leveledCheck the developers
websites in the app store for more information, strategies and parents links
Parents Involvement
Show the parents what you’re using
At conferencesIn your newslettersEmail them from the app with the
students’ product
Teacher AppsReading RemediesStick pickTeacher notesTimerSplashtop whiteboard (ipad)Drop box
Any Questions?