iPads

EXPLANATION NOTES:

As outlined in the Teaching Practices section of this website. Blooms Taxonomy is represented as a Cognitive model. The stages of learning across the top and the colour denoted to that area matches in accordance with SAMR. Multiple Intelligence is a theory by Gardner, applying the principal that learning occurs through 8 areas of intelligence these are highlighted in Green, I am using 7 out of the 8.

These activities link to Early Years Learning Frame work (EYLF) and Australian Curriculum (AC). I have allocated the AC links, however for the EYLF outcomes which apply to digital technologies head to the resource page, titled ‘EYLF OUTCOMES’ these EYLF outcomes contribute to one or more in the following ;

Outcome 1: children have a strong sense of identity,
Outcome 2: children are connected with and contribute to their world: using play to investigate, project and explore new ideas participate with others to solve problems and contribute to group outcomes
Outcome 3: children have a strong sense of wellbeing: Demonstrate spatial awareness and orient themselves, moving around and through their environments confidently and safely,
Outcome 4: children are confident and involved learners
Outcome 5: children are effective communicators; Children begin to understand how symbols and pattern systems work, Children use information and communication technologies to access information,

Verbal/ Linguistic

Talk/Speak

See words

Hear/ listen

Read

Write

Discuss debate

Movie star

Using an iPad, tablet or smartphone ask someone to record you whilst you explain the best device or software Devices being (iPad / Bee-bot) Or software programs being (Kodable / Scratch). you may like to use: Power Point

Movie Maker (PC users)

Animoto movie from images & video

Curriculum content descriptions

Recognise and explore digital systems (hardware and software components) for a purpose (ACTDIK001)

Instructor

tell us how it works by using one of these voice recordings:

Voice Thread

Vocaroo

Choose either a device (iPad, Bee-bot) or software programs (Kodable or Scratch)

Eg:

https://vocaroo.com/i/s1ImgXtBfRuP

Curriculum content

Recognise and explore digital systems hardware and software components) for a purpose (ACTDIK001)

Word ART

Choose from Bee-Bot, Kodable With Mum and Dads help put together a list of words and upload them on to one of these programs

Wordle or Tagxedo - create word clouds

Audacity - audio editor

Curriculum content desc- (ACTDIP006)

In your opinion, what is the best game for coding? Use photos or video as evidence

Photo Peach

Curriculum content

Recognise and explore digital systems (hardware and software components) for a purpose (ACTDIK001)

Getting Out Take your iPad/ tablet outside, oval or where there is open space. We have some lovely spaces in ACT. Open Kodable. Walk the steps prior to placing it in to the game panel. Is this helpful? Curriculum content Follow, describe and represent a sequence of steps and decisions (algorithms) needed to solveproblems (ACTDIP004)

I like to move it, move it,

Describe your dance moves/dance style to Bee-Bot or Kodable

Or using Scratch Junior

create a dance and add music or use your iPad to take photos or record your steps and actions.

Garage band

Curriculum content Collect, explore and sort data, and use digital systems to present the data creatively

(ACTDIP003)

YOUR IDEA OR SUGGESTIONS

Identify Patterns Using Scratch or Kodable think about what happens if we did not use the loop? Why we use it. Eg: With loop

Curriculum content

Recognise & explore patterns in data (ACTDIK002)

3-D Bee-Bot / Kodable

Using the A4 table draw a map showing the path way. Then on a separate page draw and cut out the character to move along the map. You can use a dice or the code symbol

Curriculum content descript

Recognise & explore patterns in data and represent data as image, ACTDIK002)

Hypothesis

Explain, what would happen if we did not have coding? would we even have digital technology? You can present your information any way you like,Draw, voice recording(Voice Thread /Vocaroo) video or scribe. Curriculum content descriptions sharing ideas about the ways information systems are being used by families and friends in everyday life/ recreation (ACTDIP005)

Create a play

Using scratch jnr. make a story to tell the class

Curriculum content descrp- Follow, describe and represent a sequence of steps and decisions (algorithms) needed to solve simple problem (ACTDIP004)

Comparison

After exploring both devices and software, tell everyone which is the most valuable and why?

Curriculum content descript

Collect, explore and sort data, and use digital systems to present the data creatively

(ACTDIP003)

Draw a story about the Bee-Bot to accompany this piece of music:

Suspense

Adventure

Comedy

Curriculum content Collect, explore and sort data, and use digital systems to present the data creatively (ACTDIP003)

Computer scientist

Can you create a new code/ game? We use Kodable / Bee-Bots/ scratch junior. Can you use this or make something new

Maybe use Pivot – to show the steps or draw it (ACTDIK002)

Choose one of the devices (iPad, Bee-bot) or software programs (Kodable or Scratch) and analyse it. Think about what works well or not. You can use this form to draw it on or use a blank piece of paper.

Curriculum content

Collect, explore and sort data, and use digital systems to present the data creatively (ACTDIP003)

Role Play The human robot. Afamily member will be instructed with what to do. You can use the picture cards for Bee-Bot or your words. One person is the robot and the other a programmer. Think of a place you would like to see your robot go & instruct them to do so, Eg: move forward five steps turn left…

(ACTDIP003)

Use your own ideas to create and design your own game that incorporates coding

You can

Draw it

Or use:

Prezi

PowToon - create animated video and presentations

Curriculum content desc-Create and organise ideas and information using information systems with others, and share these with known people in safe online environments (ACTDIP006)

What makes a good coding game?

Tell us and show us, maybe video record?

Curriculum content description

(ACTDIK001)

(ACTDIK002)

Architect

Use this app Lego Digital Designer -

to design a bee-bot, scratch, Kodable or iPad game

Curriculum content desc-Create and organise ideas and information using information systems with others, and share these with known people in safe online environments (ACTDIP006)

Make a poem/ song/ rhyme

Titled:

A world without coding or digital technologies

Video tape on iPad or smartphone, or make a Movie Maker (PC users) /iMovie (Apple users) or voice record

Voice Thread

Vocaroo

(ACTDIP006)

Diary notes:

Make a story

In the day of ……. (choose from; iPad/ Scratch, Kodable/ Bee-Bot)

Book creator

Curriculum content Follow, describe and represent a sequence of steps and decisions (algorithms) needed to solve simple problems (ACTDIP004)

Create a maze

for your Bee-Bot. You can use masking tape, straws or the Bee-Bot ruler

Curriculum content Follow, describe and represent a sequence of steps and decisions (algorithms) (ACTDIP004)

Create and write a code using these symbols:

Forward

Backward

left

Clear x

Pause =

Tip: how to draw arrow. Draw a line ---then draw a triangle at end of line.

Curriculum content Follow, describe and represent a sequence of steps and decisions (algorithms) (ACTDIP004)

Interpersonal

Interacting with others

Collaborate

Empathy

Group activities

Resolve conflict

Bodily-Kinaesthetic

Making/ touching

Hands on

Acting out

Movement

Roleplay

Use equipment and real objects

Athletic

dancing

Musical

Rhythm

Sound

Remember melodies

Pick up sounds

Lyrics

speaking

Intrapersonal

Understand self.

In tune with their feelings

Intuition

Motivation

Set goals

Logical/ Mathematical

Think

Numbers

Count

Calculate

Reason

Logic

Problem solving

Patterns

Visual/Spatial

Physical space

Read maps

daydream

Draw

Jig saw puzzles

Play Bee-Bot

together by using the snakes and ladder mat. Roll the dice and move Bee- Bot to those steps

Curriculum content descriptions

Recognise and explore digital systems (hardware and software components) for a purpose (ACTDIK001)

Recycle and create

Using recycled materials make/ build your own

Bee-Bot

iPad

Kodable character

Scratch Character

Curriculum content :Collect, explore and sort data, and use digital systems to present the data creatively (ACTDIP003)

Write a song

Using a well-known song like; Change the Lyrics to make it about your favourite Device or software program.

Eg: Mary had a little lamb:

“Scratch had a little puppy, little puppy and everywhere that catch went that puppy was sure to go.”

Curriculum content descriptions

Recognise and explore digital systems (hardware and software components) for a purpose (ACTDIK001)

Vocabulary/ letter extensions

Using one of the devices or software, brainstorm words. Enter these on to Popplet to create this list. Either use words or insert pictures.

Tip for parent: write the words and let your child locate the letters on keyboard to type them in. Curriculum content descriptions

Recognise and explore digital systems (hardware and software components) for a purpose (ACTDIK001)

Counting and number recognition

After playing a game of Kodable, count how many spaces the Fuzz ball had to take to complete that game. You can do this with a Bee-Bot if you prefer

Draw the number and the amount of fuzz to equal that number. For example: 10

Curriculum content

Recognise & explore patterns in data (ACTDIK002)

Poster making

From the following program:

iPad,

Bee-bot

Kodable

Scratch

Choose one and take some photos on your iPad or smart phone. Upload these to Pic collage to create a poster Curriculum content description

Recognise and explore digital systems (hardware and software components) for a purpose (ACTDIK001)

Bee-Bot sale

It is your job to sell the Bee- Bot. Make a video or poster

Voki , Tellagami

Curriculum content descriptions

(ACTDIK001)

(ACTDIP006)

Be the Teacher

show your family how the Bee-Bot works. Show them how it goes: Explain the button. Ask them to fill in this form

Curriculum content Collect, explore and sort data, and use digital systems to present the data creatively (ACTDIP003)

Make music

Use an instrument to create steps required to move. use different sounds to create a turn, backward, forward, clear. Use these whilst playing Bee-Bot. Curriculum content

Recognise & explore patterns in data and represent data as image, symbols & diagrams (ACTDIK002)

Author / illustrator

Write a book to instruct others on the use of a device or software:

iBooks Author - Animoto –

Curriculum content desc-Create and organise ideas and information using information systems with others, and share these with known people

(ACTDIP006)

Calculate

Bee-Bot is hungry. Using it / ruler. Find out how many steps it will need to take from your bedroom to the Kitchen. How many steps does it take you? and how many steps does it take an adult?

Curriculum content Collect, explore and sort data, and use digital systems to present data creatively (ACTDIP003)

Draw a story about the devices (iPad, Bee-bot) or software programs (Kodable or Scratch) you used.

When finished, ask a parent to scribe; what you like the most about this chosen program and why?

Eg:

(ACTDIK002)

Parent and Child Activity Time!

You can choose one of the following activities from the table below.

REMEMBER ! It must be associated with iPad.

THE Student of the day is picked 4 times a year and must choose 1 activity including an iPad, Bee-Bot, Kodable and Scratch junior. however you can do all of these and visit the website as often as you like

The following resources have been applied to create this resource http://australiancurriculumresourcesf-6.wikispaces.com/file/view/multintell.png/259887876/480x341/multintell.png

http://www.tecweb.org/styles/gardner.html

http://marquette.edu/assessment/includes/documents/BloomsTaxonomyActionVerbs.pdf

https://www.acu.edu.au/units/2013/units_2013/edst411

What is an iPad ?

iPad is a device created by Apple. ipads are handy digital resources with an array of possibilities that can make our life style or experience easier. If you would like to know more about their capabilities, the information on Lifewire by Nations, D (2017) called "All things the iPad can do"

What purpose does it serve in educating our students of today?

The potential to maximise learning opportunities across curriculum areas is astounding. this means, using the device to undertake an activity and simultaneously learning a subject at the same time.

In a report by ‘The Age’, Maslen discusses the successful use of iPad used in Universities across Australia. The students are given the iPad as a tool for learning. It had been identified that students were able to participate and engage more, communicate and participate in discussions with their professors and each other, rather than information being dictated to them. It outlined the diverse use in providing to meet personalised learning. Providing different avenues to learning for students (often in the same classroom). Students understood content; able to make sense of subject matter and scores improved significantly.

Value of iPad for education purposes:

Exploring, risk-taking and creating
innovative practices to create projects or complete task
Collaborating ideas
sharing knowledge and experience to teach others
currently at TDTP access to 1:1 technology in the main classroom (including teachers in PC or Mac labs)
develop problem solving or creative thinking
flexibility to use anywhere at anytime
Free educational Apps can be accessed

Please refer to the teaching practices under pedagogues for more information regarding there use and our policy on the use of students using their Personal Electronic Devices at school

Pedagogy / Teaching Practices in the class room?

This hands-on opportunity promotes engagement and confidence in a 1:1 student-directed environment. It becomes an authentic learning experiences enabling development or growth to occur with the studet;

Being accountable
Taking pride and responsibility
Mmaking learning connections
Blending learning by adapting digital programs to other subjects such as using pic college to create a poster for English subject
Learning is modified or individualised to suit abilities and skills
Confident users for future generations in work place

Parent Feedback

Parents have commented that their child is sharing their experiences of what they have done at school with their parents.
Parents are engaged with a new learning experience that they are also learning themselves
It gives them quality time to spend with their child
Students at home are very pleased to share their achievements and learning with their families.
Some parents reported that the child when asked to do an activity together are positive and want to do home work

Implications:

For some families the cost of affording a personal electronic device is not accessible to them, this means sharing one from the school

Feed back from our Learning support staff

The flexibility of being able to take it outside or inside is extremely helpful and useful. it means if a student is unable to work inside or with the group right now they are able to continue in their own pace.
Students are receiving intrinsic rewards
Behaviour and learning through the use of iPads has helped develop social and language skills for students .