HOTS & THE HI LIFE

SKILLZ
Yeah, I've got 'em. But I can always use some more. Especially when it comes to working with my preK-12 students who are hearing impaired (HI). Talk about learning how to be flexible!

What my students really need are some HOT Skillz! They love the iPad, so I figured I'd take this course to get some new ideas. And boy, did I get some!

MY TAKE-AWAYS FROM THIS COURSE

• Not every app is perfect for every student
• Most apps can be used in a multitude of ways...
• And at so many levels, from basic to complex!
• What I didn't realize: I'm stuck in my teaching!
• I don't always expect my students to think creatively.

My Tips for Teachers using iPads with their students:
1. Students should always plan first before using the story telling apps.
2. Show students a completed version of the creation within the app before you start showing them how to create.
3. Use the app yourself as you plan your lesson, thinking of all the problems students can run into when using the apps themselves.

A plan:
That's what I've got! Because my students are language impaired, I spend a lot of time teaching vocabulary in the Remembering, Understanding and (maybe some) Applying levels of Bloom's Taxonomy. Next year, we are blowing the roof off and living the HI life!

THESE KIDS ARE GONNA:

• Analyze the process of snack preparation using the Educreations app!
• Evaluate the stories they read using the Venn Diagram app!
• Create their own stories and tell them using the Sock Puppets app!

These kids are gonna have HOT Skillz!