Friday, March 27, 2015

Interactive Tablet

 In Lexington School District Two tablets are being distributed throughout the schools. The tablets focus students attention on their school work and creates a more exciting classroom environment.
Teachers are able to set the difficulty of classroom activities through the tablets enabling the students to challenge themselves on their skill. The tablet is an excellent tool to use in the classroom. It engages children and allows them freedom to grow at their own pace. Students are also able to interact with each other by helping their peers when they are unable to work their tablet. Lexington School District Two has experienced the success of integrating these tablets which you can read about here.

Monday, March 16, 2015

Interactive Notebooks

Wauwatosa school district implemented interactive notebooks in their elementary schools. These notebooks are designed to benefit each student, it also helps teachers know where their student is standing in their class. The notebooks provide a way for students to express curiosity and learn from each other. Teachers are also able to interact with their students individually and gives students the chance to act and discover in  their environment. These notebooks help students engage in their studies and motivates them to learn because it is based on their own curiosity on their lessons. You can read about the interactive notebooks here.