In Grade 1, students have been busy preparing for the Strengths and Goals Conferences. With our 1:1 iPad program, this preparation looked a little different than it has in years past and teachers were extremely positive about the change.
Students used the app Book Creator to document their strengths and goals. This process allowed students to make an ebook with their voice recorded directly on the page (noted by the speaker symbols seen in the images below). Teachers commented on the benefits of our younger students having such a powerful voice in what they want to share with their parents on their conference day as well as how valuable it is to hear them state their strengths and goals in their very own words. They also noticed that students' engagement in the reflection process increased as well.
I am a Grade 6 Science Teacher. I enjoy thinking about ways we use tech to deepen conceptual understanding in science and also how we use tech as a communication tool. I just read your description about how Elem conferences were conducted with Book Creator...sounds awesome...especially the recording of their own voice for goals!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, David