Tag Archives: handheld devices

Atoms and iPads

Posted on October 6, 2014 by John Sengia

One of the classrooms in our device pilot is a 9th grade science classroom taught by Mr. Christian Ehrhart. Mr. Ehrhart manages and designs his instruction by the concepts of Mastery Learning. In a nutshell, students must meet the expectations for … Continue reading →

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Graphing Functions in a BYOD Classroom

Posted on January 24, 2013 by John Sengia

Graphing functions in Algebra class is a task that has long been dominated by the use of a TI graphing calculator. But now, in a Bring Your Own Device classroom, students can work with these function graphs using an iPhone, … Continue reading →

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5 Must Do’s for Video Projects

Posted on January 10, 2013 by John Sengia

If you want to have your students create a video to demonstrate their understanding of  content, keep these 5 tips in mind for a successful project: 1. Share the grading rubric and a sample finished product with the students The rubric … Continue reading →

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QR Code + Algebra Study Guide = Effective Review

Posted on May 9, 2012 by John Sengia

As some 8th grade Algebra students prepare for their final exam at our school, they will be able to learn from each other while they review – whether they are at school or at home. How? Each section of the … Continue reading →

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iPods over MovieMaker

Posted on April 13, 2012 by John Sengia

We recently used our iPod lab in a Social Studies class for seniors : National and Political Systems. The students were studying political parties and were working on a project where they would create a political candidate. After writing a … Continue reading →

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