As the iPad evolves and new apps are created, teachers are exploring the possibilities in which this new technology can transform the ways in which teachers teach and students learn. In recent years, there has been a shift from traditional teacher-directed instruction to student-centered learning activities that promote interactive engagement and individual responsibility.
This week, I learned about an iPad app called, Explain Everything. This app has a whiteboard type screen that allows students to record audio, video, write, and move objects all while recording in real time. Explain Everything allows students to annotate any object on the iPad with the touch of a finger. It is easy for students to capture their screens and share it with virtually anyone. In this presentation, Jeong Min, Prannoy and Yuki from Mrs. Nanda's class, use Explain Everything to describe the water crisis in Delhi.
This month, I have had the opportunity to visit rainforests in several of our grade 3 classrooms. The pictures below were taken on Wednesday afternoon. Students celebrated the culmination of the unit with their
parents, and shared their knowledge and
skills about the rainforest both in their classroom display rainforest and on
their iPads.
The last
Jogging Club session will be held on May 30th at 8:00 am. After the
usual run, we’ll recognize the most determined two upper and lower
elementary runners (female and male). Parents are more than welcome to attend.
Throughout the year we had 43 students who ran thousands of laps (3723)!!! We
are looking forward to seeing you next Thursday!
From The Health Office: The forms mentioned below were delivered to students today: Returning Students Annual Health form, a physical examination form, immunization records and evidence of TB screening are required to be updated each year:
- health details
- contact information,
- immunization record
- evidence of TB screening
- authorization for medication
- grant emergency permission
- doctor’s physical examination form
Please do not send back the health forms until August, 2013. After the summer break, the fully completed annual health forms will need to be submitted to the Health Office.
Have a great weekend,
Kevin Hall
Elementary School Principal