Technology comes natural for students in education today. It is something that is appealing to them and exciting. When used in the right way there technology can offer tons of educational benefits to students.
iPad's - The evolution of the iPad has really made a large impact on elementary classrooms today. Like for most subjects, apps offer many valuable tools when it comes to the skill of writing.
• Gappy Learns Writing - This is a great app for students who are just begginng how to learn to write their letters. Trace letters in an interactive game. This app is sure to keep students engaged, and will
be more interesting to them than using pencil and paper.
• Toontastic - This is a more advanced app that focuses on story planning. Students can illustrate, and create their very own virtual stories.
iPad's - The evolution of the iPad has really made a large impact on elementary classrooms today. Like for most subjects, apps offer many valuable tools when it comes to the skill of writing.
• Gappy Learns Writing - This is a great app for students who are just begginng how to learn to write their letters. Trace letters in an interactive game. This app is sure to keep students engaged, and will
be more interesting to them than using pencil and paper.
• Toontastic - This is a more advanced app that focuses on story planning. Students can illustrate, and create their very own virtual stories.
Computer or Laptop - Having a period of time set aside each week for students to have access to a computer or laptop is very important. Handwriting is an important skill, but it seems as though in society today students must also learn to be proficient at typing on the keyboard.