Met with a colleague of mine who has also been searching for new technology in the classroom. We are in the process of sharing ideas.
Got an iPad, and though I had hoped to never have one, I am impressed that the district provided one for classroom use. I installed an app called Splashtop ($9.99) which has allowed me to transform my teaching. So far, I have only truly used it as a glorified mouse, however, this small change has provided me with an opportunity to get around the classroom more. Whereas I had been tethered to the corner computer, now I can walk around interacting more with my students. Immensely helpful for classroom management.
Got an iPad, and though I had hoped to never have one, I am impressed that the district provided one for classroom use. I installed an app called Splashtop ($9.99) which has allowed me to transform my teaching. So far, I have only truly used it as a glorified mouse, however, this small change has provided me with an opportunity to get around the classroom more. Whereas I had been tethered to the corner computer, now I can walk around interacting more with my students. Immensely helpful for classroom management.