The first graders in Mrs. Smiley's class use technology quite frequently. When they have their "workboard" time, there is a computer station in which they use learning programs called Starfall and ST Math. They also use various flashcard apps and so forth on both iPods and iPads. It's crazy. These kids know more about Apple products than I do. Additionally, the teacher has an ELMO projector that students use to share their work with the class, and a SMARTBoard to teach lessons from.
The kids are taught to take turns with the computers, as there's not usually enough computers to go around, and with the handheld devices, the kids have been walked through the basics so that they know how to use them effectively.
The kids are taught to take turns with the computers, as there's not usually enough computers to go around, and with the handheld devices, the kids have been walked through the basics so that they know how to use them effectively.