Monday, 31 March 2014
Student Inquiry Ipad vs. Mini Laptop
We have been using the I-pads and mini laptops in our classroom with student inquiry. My project has been focused on giving students freedom of choice when it comes to using a device to complete their inquiry projects. I have been tracking which device they prefer and the reason for that choice. Students prefer the I-pads because they don't have to log on and wait for the device to load up, like the mini laptops. The students that are proficient in typing seem to be the students that choose the computers. Students are generating their own questions to guide their learning and having many devices in the classroom allows them to follow through on their inquiry and makes it easier to offer opportunities for inquiry based learning.
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Interesting points, Julie!! At Mariposa, we are just getting iPads in the classroom, but have been lucky enough to have the mini-laptops for about half ou classes. We were recently discussing how interesting it will be to see which device students are more apt to choose, and I can certainly see the reasoning behind those who are comfortable typing, choosing the laptop over the iPad... because I certainly do the same!
ReplyDeleteAgain, interesting insights and thanks for sharing :D