I was thinking back on the year, realizing how much my use of technology has changed the way I teach, the resources I find and share with students, and my level of efficiency. My laptop has become my other "right hand." I love walking by a classroom and hearing the mainstream teacher say, "Go on Ms. McNeice's Portaportal..." or having kids come to me and say, "I got a really good grade on the test because I used Quizlet!"
I was delighted to find out that my application for the iPad Pilot Project in my school district was accepted this week. I will be joining a small group of teachers to learn the many ways the iPad can be used in education. Since I teach Special Ed, I can already think of about 10 ways it can be helpful to my students, and look forward to learning a whole lot more!
I'm just starting to explore the topic on the web, and found a few helpful sites already. Here is a blog by Gregory Swanson that looks interesting:
AppsInEducation
More soon, as the school year winds down and summer starts up. Looking forward to reading, making artwork, and taking some courses. Hope you have a great one!
Maggie
