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We should be moving forward, and sooner or later, every student at school will have an Ipad. Then why are we just delaying the process? Let's use Ipads in a creative and educational way so that they are a part of learning, not a distraction. When children are guided in the right direction, they won't use technology negatively.

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21st century students require many other learning skills than 'listening', 'speaking', 'reading' and 'writing'. They need to learn to think critically, problem-solve, communicate and collaborate, experiment, investigate, predict and inquire. Technology is a necessary tool to enhance such skills.

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Teachers who use technology in their classrooms should be aware of the NET-S for teachers because they will understand the importance of inspiring creativity, innovation and digital experiences for their students. They will understand what a 21st century learner needs.

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School Ipads should be equipped with Privacy and Filtering software. Teachers should raise awareness and teach their students about digital citizenship and explain to them the dangers of cyberbullying, cyberstalking and piracy.

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When the Ipad came out, it was mainly used as a new and cool personal gadget; however, with the development of technology, the Ipad has become much more than it was intended to be. In the classroom, the Ipad can be a book, a recording device, a canvas, a chat platform, a portfolio, a Math/English/Science game station or an exploration device.

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Flipgrid is also an interesting app. I would love to show it to my teachers so they could flip their classrooms and send material home for the students to view (with or without their parents), understand, then discuss and practice through projects and activities in the classroom. The Flipped Classroom is such a new and developed method of teaching! Go 21st century learning!!

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I would love to implement Showme in the classrooms so students can use their Ipads to create their own videos, doodle and record audios. This app can be very student-centered. By allowing children to create their own educational videos, we are putting teaching and learning into their hands, which means we are assessing their understanding on the highest level.

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As for those below-level learners, sometimes they require reteaching. The teacher can create her own lesson video using Showme to reinforce the concepts of the lesson. Students can watch it and then use apps such as Khan Academy or IXL to practice what they learned. The teacher can also extend her lesson for those high achievers by asking them to draw what they learned or prepare a presentation about it. He/.she can also use Socrative to create a quiz to test their abilities.

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Integrating technology is important for differentiation. Students who are 'intrapersonal' learners enjoy learning independently, and it's OK to allow them time on the Ipad or Tablet so they can practice their learning. The same goes for 'interpersonal' learners, who enjoy cooperating with others. They can be given a group task to do on the Ipad together, such as a video or presentation.

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Technology not only allows the teachers to boost their lessons inside the classroom, but outside the classroom as well. The teacher can send a video to her students (flip his/her classroom) and ask them to watch it so they could have a discussion about it in class or create a project. Assignments may be done on apps such as Canva or Padlet in which students can draw, upload, or take pictures of things such as plants, animals, buildings etc.

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After sending a proposal to admin last year, they finally agreed to provide us with 3 Ipads per class. My teachers were worried at the beginning because they didn't know how to integrate the use of the Ipads in their lessons. I gave them some ideas, but even my knowledge was limited. Now, I am very confident and have so many new ideas about ways they can integrate technology in their classrooms. Not only can they download apps for the students to use on their own, but they can also integrate videos, audio recordings, drawings and critical thinking questions to enhance their students' learning.

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I never knew that technology knowledge could make you feel powerful, but now that is how I feel - I am a tech superhero! When I want to do a certain task on the computer, I don't just have one option for an app, I have many. I can brainstorm using Popplet, I can create rubrics for my Kg and Grade 1 curriculums, I can use Nearpod and Edpuzzle to flip a classroom, I can make a word map using Tagul and I can create presentations using Emaze or Prezi! Better yet, I can train my teachers to use these apps! My school wants to purchase Seesaw for all grades and I am so excited to teach my teachers how to upload materials, communicate with parents and create digital portfolios for their students!

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What is necessary for successful technology integration?

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What is necessary for successful technology integration?

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However, there are so many apps that I loved in EDCO620! The first one Dr. Alain told us about, "Tagul", was one of my favorites!

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The standards for teaching and learning around the world have evolved as well. Technology integration is now a requirement in the KHDA framework and others around the world. Our students in the 21st century are more tech savvy than we ever were. The are able to use an Ipad before they can use a pencil; as shocking as this may be, it's true. That's why we need to set higher expectations for our students and plan accordingly. We need to have a 21st century mindset.

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Children these days seem to know more about technology than adults! They post, tweet, like, poke, download, upload and much more! Did these verbs even exist before?

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Whenever you begin something new, it is always a challenge at first. It is not easy to be tech savvy. It takes practice and determination. All these apps were new to me and I had to go to those websites and try things out for myself.
I would get so frustrated when I wanted to do something specific, but didn't know where to go or which button to press!
It is difficult to learn how to use an app unless there is practical implementation.

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Why is technology important in the classroom?

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Why is technology important in the classroom?

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I have been working in DNS for fourteen years now, as a Kg 1 and Kg 2 teacher, and now as a curriculum coordinator. I have seen how the students have changed and evolved throughout the years. The lesson is not planned around the teacher anymore, it is planned around the students and their needs.

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EDCO620 with Dr. Alain has been an extremely beneficial and interesting course, allowing us to learn about all the different educational apps we can use in the classroom. The only app I had already known about was Seesaw because I had an account as a parent for my son's school. Now, EDCO620 has made me feel like a rock star! I have learned about Socrative, Tagul, Padlet, Rubistar, Popplet, Canva, Edpuzzle, Prezi, Plickers, Grammarly, Flipgrid, Gizmos, Nearpod, Book Creator, Puppet Edu, Weebly, Showme and so many more! I didn't even know that many educational apps existed!

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Many people wonder why it is necessary to use technology in the classroom. I used to be one of those people, thinking that teachers, books, hands-on manipulatives and other resources are sufficient. That's how I was taught in school. However, we are not in the 1990's anymore... These days people don't just use phones at home, or desktops, or wait for the internet connection to work via the house phone. People use technology every day even if it's just to send a message.

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By: Kinda Jabri
Class: EDCO620
ID #: 1801031537