ICTs
in
education
Incorporating ICTs in our classroom
What ICTs we will use
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Pre-writing motivator/hand warm-up. Students progress at their own pace through levels building in complexity as they "Squish the Squash", "Pinch the Pepper", and "Trace and Erase". You may view the range of Dexteria apps for iPads here
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Other fine motor apps - Alphabet Tracing
A variety of technologies will be used in the classroom each day. These may be used to introduce new concepts, give instructions, provide opportunities to rehearse new skills, share experiences and build success.
An example - If your beautiful girls show an interest in animals and pets, we could do a unit of work on this topic. I would incorporate this theme across many subject areas using a variety of ICTs to enhance and support learning.
To make learning motivating and fun we will use:
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To introduce topics. If you wish, listen to this beautiful reading of Harry the Dirty Dog
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View images of animals/pets
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Animations of topic eg. counting songs like Five Little Monkeys, Ten in the Bed
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Pet clips on YouTube about caring for pets
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Visual timetable
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Gonoodle.com for movement breaks
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Display student images to make a class story book
Interactive Whiteboard
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Additional apps used - colour/shape recognition, sequencing/ordering, patterning, topic craft activities
Digital cameras
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Photograph class activities and processes to complete tasks (use for sequencing, personal story books and writing activities)
iPads
To foster communication development
Interactive whiteboard
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Use software designed to investigate cause and effect - promoting discussion
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Handwriting software - writing on the vertical surface of the IWB children rehearse letter formation - Benson Manuscript software
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Children use images taken on camera or iPads to participate in Show and Tell type activities promoting discussion and student presentation skills
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Use IWB to demonstrate understanding
iPads
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Use communication apps (specifically Proloquo2go) to greet, make requests and choices when interacting with others in the classroom. For optional reading, find out about Proloquo2go here
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Games and apps to assist word and sound recognition. When you have time, have a look at Phonics Genius and PCS Language Flash Cards
Computers
Digital cameras
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Use images to communicate between school/home about experiences in these places
To assist students to develop lifelong skills
Computers
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Reinforce letter recognition and sounds - Starfall ABCs
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Levelled reading - ABC Reading Eggs . If you wish, you can try a sample lesson here
Interactive Whiteboard
To enhance future independence and equal opportunities -
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Develop keyboard fluency - using software such as Keyblaze
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Develop mouse fluency
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Play open-ended games
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Literacy Rotations - students listen to a story on iPad through headphones. Students self-select a book from Big Cat Books or I Like books.​ Words are highlighted as story is read to them.
iPads
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Independently find information - Google
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Access contact lists, communicate with others, take photos
