It is important to tie the technology to the objective because there aren't enough hours in the day to add another content area. Therefore, we must tie the technology to the learning objective. Of course, using technology will be a great way to motivate and engage all learners. They love it!
We should hold students accountable for the stations because we need to assess and evaluate their understanding, and make necessary revisions. It is about meeting the individual needs of all students. The only way to ensure that is to hold them accountable. Students take the tasks more seriously if there is an accountability piece already in place.
Tutpup and Study Ladder could both easily be utilized in a station. I know the kids would love playing against other kids from many different places. Study Ladder lets you set up classes and create assignments. I love that aspect for meeting the different needs / levels of my students. TesiBoard lets you use the ActivBoard as a station, and the kids love using it. In the beginning, I would have the students do a written reflection about their station, however, we would eventually move toward using Google Docs for their reflections.
There are so many great apps! I liked the Grammar Jammers Primary and the Dictionary apps. It takes two things that are usually boring for kids and makes it more fun! Yahoo!!! Discussions and written responses will hold them accountable.
I would also love to use the iPad / iTouch with our learning buddies. I know the kids would get a great kick out of that!
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