Thursday, October 4, 2012

utlizing iPad apps as "Math Choices" for cooperative learning application

iPad Math "choices"
for cooperative learning on the iPad
with a "Math iPad Learning Partner"
iPad app "cards" were created for each app available on the student iPads.

Each "card" includes: the "folder" name where the app is located, the app name, and a picture of the app icon. 
The "cards" provide a visual reference for students to identify apps available and to identify the location of the app within the folders on the pages of the iPad.

"iPad Math Learning Partners" are determined based on the individual understanding and independent application of the mathematical concept of focus for each student. 
Considering the individual understanding and stage of mathematical development of each Butterfly, two Butterfly mathematicians are partnered to provide the optimal experience for cooperative learning as mathematicians for both students.

Students reference the "Math Choices" chart to identify and locate the apps available for cooperative mathematical learning on the iPad that are supportive of the mathematical content of focus.