I'm very excited to be linking up for the first ever -
Holly's first post was about being digital, so I will stick with that theme. I recently tried the IPhone/IPad app "Skitch" with my students. It was so easy to use and the kids had a lot of fun.
The assignment was to take a picture of something to represent perimeter or area. Partners went around the school and took a picture. We reviewed the guidelines ahead of time and I'm so glad I did. A fourth grade teacher complimented my class on their behavior while they were walking around the school taking their pictures!
After they took a picture, they came back to the room to complete their project. It was the first time with the program so we kept it simple. Everyone had to add lines and the title of area or perimeter. I printed the pictures and we hung them up.
That's it!
We are going to continue multiplication and division after spring break. I'm already thinking about incorporating this into our unit. It was just a fun way to use technology and have a quick review of a topic. It also gives some kids a good visual of the concepts.
Have you ever tried Skitch or a similar app?
How did you use it?
I found your blog from fourth Grade Flipper's linky party. What a great idea. I will be teaching perimeter and area soon. Thanks for sharing. I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteHunter's Tales from Teaching
I read that you are planning to write a post about QR codes. I made sure to become a follower because I have seen these before but don't know how they work.
DeleteThis is definitely a great idea! The kiddos love any reason to get out of the classroom! haha! I'll definitely incorporate this when I reach area and perimeter :)
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teaching,life,and everything in between
They do love getting out of the classroom! A few teachers in the school were talking about the kids in the hall and what a great job they did. Enjoy!
DeleteI love this app - and one day when I have a class Ipad I will use it!
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I don't know if you have an IPhone, but it works on there also.
DeleteI am adding this app to my wish list!! What a great way to review area and perimeter! Thank you so much for linking up:)
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Fourth Grade Flipper
I guess I should have added that it is a free app! It also works on IPhones.
DeleteI love new apps! This just makes me want an iPad even more!
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I just downloaded Skitch; can't wait to play with it! Skitch is part of the Evernote family which is what I posted on for this linky. For those who said they don't have an Ipad, it also works on other devices. I put it on my Samsung phone and I just found it for my Kindle Fire as well.
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Still Teaching After All These Years
Good to know that you can get it on other devices. Thanks for sharing that info with us.
DeleteThis app sounds great! I'll have to check it out...thanks for sharing. I found you through Fourth Grade Flipper's linky. I'm you newest follower!
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Third Grade All Stars
Thanks for stopping by. I was just over at your blog. Go Illinois teachers!
DeleteOh...now I have another reason to get some devices for the classroom! This would be perfect! I can think of so many great applications for the classroom.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!