There’s something to be said about the form factor of tablets. It’s easy to throw it into your bag while you’re half way out the door, and the long battery-life doesn’t leave you lingering on the thought, did I remember to charge it? You would sooner steal the pink from a flamingo than pry a laptop….
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Passages to Canada Virtual Visit
Throughout the month of September my grade 2 class, in collaboration with Jennifer Regier’s grade 2’s in Seaforth Ontario, have been exploring the meaning of a family. Since primary students are at an age where they are highly focused on families, beginning the year with a unit from the Social Studies curriculum was a natural place to start. Young ….
Less is More: Why Tablets for Kindergarten Makes Sense
The combination of iPads and mobile apps give young students a head start in the 21st century classroom. And it’s not that students haven’t been exposed to similar technologies, like laptops or desktops, but tablets and iPads are slick, portable, and easy to grasp. The main appeal of tablets is often an overlooked one. We….
