So much enthusiasm!

I don't know what it is about iPad's, but the kids are loving them! They ask me everyday if we are using them today. I haven't really applied any restrictions to them as yet (still trying to get all the apps I would like to start with and working out internet access). They are really enjoying exploring all the apps. They tend to jump around a bit and only play one game for a short time. They girls love CakeDoodle and the boys love taking pictures of themselves in the Photobooth and using the different filters. The silence in the room when they are in use is unbelieveable! So far so good!

We have lift off.....sort of!

I introduced the iPad's to the class today. We talked about some rules around using the iPad's and how to turn them on etc. I think I'm going to have to go over this again and make some posters to remind students. The class had some free time to expore the apps and features of the iPad's. Because I have 12 students and only 4 iPads there is going to have to be some times where students work together and share the device. After today's session I can already see them being a great tool to promote cooperation. Most students sat and waited for their turn, they decided together what app they would check out and they made sure they had equal time. We still had a couple of problems with children not wanting to share and they needed a bit more supervision, but all in all I think it was a very successful time!
Still waiting for the VGA adapter to arrive and for the code to the wireless network. Once the VGA adapter arrives I'll do more explicit instuction on how to use some of the apps and features.