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Debi replied to Elaine Davis's discussion 'iPads for Knox County Students'

I was surprised that my high school freshman informed me there are no laptops welcome to class, or internet wifi. We are SO BEHIND technology. I agree iPads may not be the best. But I do not understand why students cannot use their technology for…

yesterday

Lisa Starbuck replied to Debi's discussion 'Math deficits in KCS'

I agree that similar learning groups makes sense, especially in a subject like math with the children ranked by ability, as Rebecca says Oak Ridge does. No doubt there is potential for abuse, but not if the tests are designed properly and if testing…

Tuesday

Lisa Starbuck replied to Doug McCaughan's discussion 'Acceptance of Tablets Over Textbooks Hits Mainstream Thinking'

Yes, but I think the idea is that teachers should become managers of a student's learning, rather than only instructors. Especially with the classroom sizes it looks like we are going to start seeing. Everyone learns differently and technology…

Tuesday

Indya Kincannon replied to Doug McCaughan's discussion 'Acceptance of Tablets Over Textbooks Hits Mainstream Thinking'

Not everyone thinks technology is the best way to engage kids. Of course these students most likely have all kinds of screens at home. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-500172_162-57336624/silicon-valley-school-bucks-high-tech-trend/ I'm all…

Monday

Lisa Starbuck replied to Doug McCaughan's discussion 'Acceptance of Tablets Over Textbooks Hits Mainstream Thinking'

Cathy is exactly correct. That's another reason why I don't necessarily think the iPad is the right device for the schools - in general an Apple device is going to be more expensive than competitors. Another consideration (and the reason…

Monday

Lisa Starbuck replied to Elaine Davis's discussion 'iPads for Knox County Students'

While I do like iPads, I'm not convinced that an iPad is the way to go for all students. I made a proposal on here several months ago for student laptops or tablets connected via a VPN to Knox County Schools. Another type of tablet or a…

Monday

Cathy McCaughan replied to Elaine Davis's discussion 'iPads for Knox County Students'

Textbooks are not interactive. There are far more possibilities with an iPad than a textbook. That said, learning and teaching need to happen in a more ways than everyone using tablets. Teachers need to teach with the tools of their own choosing. We…

Jan 21

Debi replied to Debi's discussion 'Math deficits in KCS'

For my daughter, we have had several issues at play. For one, there was a feeling by faculty that EITHER behavior OR academics must be taught. I have felt all along BOTH can and should be done. Second, my daughter's cognitive delays make it…

Jan 21