The need that the use of ipads could address in my classroom has to do with differentiated instruction. I currently teach grades 6-8 in the same classroom together, with students whose reading and math skills range from second through eighth grade. Creating lessons, thematic units, and providing appropriate one to one instruction and support is logistically very difficult.
Students using ipads to access resources such as the Khan Academy website would help me provide individualized instruction and practice at any level at any time that is engaging (these students also have emotional disabilities, so engagement is a must). Using ipads would ensure access as needed, and websites such as Khan provide a number of performance tracking tools for teachers. Also, these sites are free for the public to use.
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