Best+Practices

This page will be a tips sheet for best practices when using the iPads with students.

1. Assign an iPad to each student so that there is accountability for what happens to the iPads during class use.

2. Allow sufficient time at the end of class to replace the iPads in the carts.

3. Use Socrative or TurningPoint or a poll from PollDaddy as an exit ticket and as a way to get the time to put away the devices.

4. Don't have the students try to plug in the iPads. Just have them put them in the correct slots on the cart.

5. To get their attention, use the expression "Generals up!" and ask the students to turn over the iPad so you can see the Generals logo on the back of the iPad. This accomplishes making them re-direct their attention to you and not the iPad.

6. When not in use, keep them in the cart.

7. Vary the use from one to one, to assigning one for a small group. This changes up the ways in which the iPad can be used and in some cases not all students in group even need an iPad. Providing one might provide a distraction.

8. It's important to schedule enough time for students to both practice using the apps necessary and to create their actual project.