I'm really excited about the potential we have to connect with one another in class using our iPods and I'm currently exploring the different possibilities. I'm working with other staff to ensure the children stay safe and we still have problems to overcome getting connected in school.
So, today because I couldn't wait, we tried using email to connect and engage with our text in literacy. We were looking at plot device and I wrote a number of questions on the board about cliff hangers, dilemmas and resolutions. Whilst I read the text to the pupils they emailed their responses and I used my iPad to mirror the emails onto my white board.
I loved this lesson because very pupil was involved. I had a least one message from each pupil. I loved it because when I read to the class it is usually a problem because it is passive but the email meant that everyone was active. I was able to respond to some of the comments in class and I have since sent an email to every pupil thanking them for their participation and suggesting how they could further develop their contributions in the future.
I'm now researching more effective ways of doing this. I want a live feed where pupils can interact with each other and me as I teach.
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