Students have been super busy reviewing how to log on/off the computer and being introduced to using the iPod touches. We currently have four iPod touches in our classroom. However, we just received a grant through Freeborn Mower Cooperative, which we will use to purchase three more iPod touches. Each kindergarten classroom will get an additional iPod touch which will give us a set of five iPods. The There are many applications on the iPod touch. Students can practice letters/sounds, numbers, addition/subtraction problems, etc. Students can also read books at their own reading level and have books read to them (Dr. Seuss books, Curious George, Diary of a Worm, etc). The iPods are a fun and engaging way for students to practice literacy and math skills. Students can use the iPods during Daily 5 (Listen to Reading), free choice, and quiet time.
Parent volunteers have been working with students one-on-one to help them learn their username and password. We have also been to the computer lab twice this week. Students are working on becoming more familiar with the computers. We are practicing logging on/off, find my webpage, and plugging our headphones in.
The computer center and iPod touches were added to free choice time. Students check their name off to help us keep track of who has had a turn. After each student has had a turn once students can sign up to use them again.
