We finally got our classroom iPads (5 in total) today, as part of our school division's program to put iPads in Grade 4 and 7 classrooms, in order to use for Math instruction. We started using them today, and I challenged them to solve a problem, using the Explain Everything app, that I had on the weekend. I purchased 4 items that were $8 each, and gave the clerk a $100 bill. The clerk was unable to do the math in her head, and needed a calculator to figure it out. So, I asked the students to figure out (1) how much I spent, and (2) how much change I should have gotten back. We had a few issues with the students using the program on their own for the first time (I've used it to show them things as a class previously), as well as sharing the work on the iPads in their groups (both of which we talked about). However, overall, we had a great time sharing our learning in class - here are some of the students' reactions:
Even though we just got the iPads today, they were really helpful and fun. - Robert
I am really excited that we got our iPads! - Avery
It took so long for the iPads to come, and now they're finally here, which is awesome. - Kayleigh
It felt like we were bursting with excitement and happiness! - Kevin
It has been really nice to have the iPads today. - Morgan
I am really happy that they're here, so that Math is more fun and to help our Math skills. - Brady
The Ipads are finally here - I'm so excited to have the iPads all year long! - Matthew
There's a game on the iPads that I like - it's called 'Concentration'. You have to match up times facts, shapes, and numbers. - Braedon
I'm really excited that they're here, even though they took two months to get here - it was so worth it! - Eric S.
I'm 100% excited because some of the Math games are my favourite. - Wesley
Even though we're not used to the iPads, we will get used to them in the future. - Albert
It is awesome that the iPads are finally here. - Raina
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