Shape Hunt Fun!

We learned how to use the camera on the iPad and practiced taking pictures by going on a Shape Hunt. Students worked with a partner to find 2D and 3D shapes in the classroom. Once they found a shape, they took the picture of it. Then the photographer switched to the other partner. They found so many amazing shapes in the classroom! The teams shared their photos on the projector when finished.

Math Problem Solving

We started solving sea creature problems (addition & subtraction story problems) today. Normally, I would have students take out a whiteboard to solve the problems, but I decided to try the Math Learning Center's Number Frame app on the iPad.  You can draw, type or write numbers & symbols, or use ten frames/counters.

They worked in pairs.  One partner solved the problem on the iPad. The second partner watched them solve the problem and then was responsible for explaining their partner's work.  We projected the iPad on the screen using the document camera.  We had some great discussions and students realized very quickly if they forgot something or had something incorrect.  We could even have the first partner correct their mistakes with the eraser feature while the class watched.

12 Outlet Belkin Surge Protector Works!

Love the new charging station! It plugs in all 10 of the iPad USB adaptors. It has rotating outlets on the outside. Easy-breezy to plug everything in. Yeah!