ISTE 2012 - Strategies for using iPods in Math Classroom

Ten Strategies for Effective Use of iPods in Math Class 
http://www.mathtappers.com/

Tim Pelton
Leslee Francis Pelton
University of Victoria

Outline:
getting set
exploring
collaborating
consolidating
creating
ex: MathTappers
Getting set:
class sets vs. BYOD (good if your activity is web based)
Choose your apps/resources what purposes do they serve?
Establishing routines
great expectatioons and respect
show and tell
ask 3 before you ask me
iPods down (face down), eyes up
Ex: MathTappeer: FindSums

Exploring:
Let them play
appropriate scaffolding
manageable challenges
what if?
share what you discovered
ex: MathTappers: Estimate Fractions