iPads for Math
I enjoyed this presentation. I always struggled with how to
use iPads in a math lesson. In the presentation, it said that by 2020 one of
the top 5 jobs in demand will be information technology. Since that is true,
our students need to be proficient in technology. The presentation mentioned
why using iPads for math is beneficial in the classroom. It said that using
iPads in math enhances retention of content because they are more interesting
to the students. iPads give students more opportunities to explore and to
collaborate with one another. It is easy for students to use them since they
are familiar with iPads and technology. Having iPads allows students to be
hands on in the classroom and students learn more by doing than by being told
information. I agree with this because I know that I learn more being hands on rather
than being told information. When using iPads for math in the classroom, be the
facilitator and allow students to productively struggle. As an educator, you
need to make the information meaningful and connect it to the real world. One of
the big things that they presentation discussed is coding. I think coding is
awesome and one of the coolest ways to implement iPads for math. Coding is
great for using iPads for math because it promotes problem solving skills,
critical thinking skills, perseverance, abstract concepts, modeling math, precision,
and real-world math application. All of these things will better prepare students
for the future. Coding meets the standards practices that are set by common
core. When students code they create and apply. This makes them more connected
to their work. Implementing iPads for math also allows students to participate
in STEM activities. STEM is a great way to keep students engaged and it prepares
students for the future. I have seen coding used before and iPads in math. I
cannot wait to use iPads in my math instruction.
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