Today, Ms. Ballard's class used the iPad to look at thought-provoking National Geographic photos using the Nat Geo Today app. Our purpose for the activity was to use our inner voices to help us react to something we see or read. The photo we looked at today was of a fire "tornado." Our minds were overflowing with reactions to the photo! Students were able to react to the photo by making connections and asking questions. It was a wonderful way to introduce students to thinking critically using their inner voices.
The app makes it so easy for us to pull up the photo of the day quickly so we can spend more time with that higher-order thinking. The iPad is easy to use under the document camera and allows for students to be engaged with technology.
Ms. Ballard's class, along with all of the Dana teachers, would like to thank Mr. Jones for encouraging higher-order thinking and 21st century skills. We love having our iPads as a tool for learning in our classrooms!
