It's been a while since I have written a post on the iPad implementation. There is no doubt the kids love them! I chose to follow two students in particular who have been notoriously difficult to engage and to keep on task.
Student A, Intellectual disability, rarely follows instructions, often leaves the classroom and states that its 'boring', only completes work tasks that he considers are fun (PE, Computer, Community Garden).
Student B, Intellectual Disability, Autistic tendancies, is unable to start a task independently, requires constant prompting to stay on task, often 'annoys' other students, rarely finishes a task.
As I explained in an earlier post, I introduced the iPad's into our 'Morning Work' sessions. This work was set as a structured/routined way of starting the day. It also gave the students a chance to learn to organise and manage their own learning time.
An engagement profile/observation was written for each student for a task that they find highly motivating. For student A, the computer, and for student B, craft activity.
Another obervation was conducted for the 'Morning Work' session to compare their engagement levels.
A final egagement obsevation will be carried out on the 'Morning Work' session when iPad's are included.
There has been an obvious change in the motivation levels of students during this time when working on the iPad's is included.
