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As you can imagine, over the years, the landscape of teaching and teaching tools has changed drastically. I have seen us move from chalkboards to Promethean boards and everything in between. Trying to keep up with the latest technology is a necessity but can also be cost prohibited for many classrooms. Given this, I would like to use the iPads and Osmos to upgrade my technology offerings to my students. By allowing my students’ daily access to these iPad devices, I would be allowing them to stretch their minds all the while becoming more comfortable with technology. Moreover, due to the flexibility of the iPads, I can use these devices to modify my teachings to meet my student where they are academically. . . I can use this technology for those that might need little additional assistance or push those that are excelling. The beauty of the iPads is that it relieves me of having to sit one on one with my students; it frees my time to be able to further focus on other areas of need or development in my classroom. Lastly, I would also use these iPads during my center time. I would create a center dedicated for the use of the iPads and Osmos. Here the students would learn through the use of this interactive Osmos technology and experience things such a spatial and visual problem solving skills. They would also have the ability to strengthen their social and team- working skills. However the biggest plus of all is that my students would be learning, BUT having fun at at the same time! This is every teachers dream! Thanks for your consideration!

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As you can imagine, over the years, the landscape of teaching and teaching tools has changed drastically. I have seen us move from chalkboards to Promethean boards and everything in between. Trying to keep up with the latest technology is a necessity but can also be cost prohibited for many classrooms. Given this, I would like to use the iPads and Osmos to upgrade my technology offerings to my students. By allowing my students’ daily access to these iPad devices, I would be allowing them to stretch their minds all the while becoming more comfortable with technology. Moreover, due to the flexibility of the iPads, I can use these devices to modify my teachings to meet my student where they are academically. . . I can use this technology for those that might need little additional assistance or push those that are excelling. The beauty of the iPads is that it relieves me of having to sit one on one with my students; it frees my time to be able to further focus on other areas of need or development in my classroom. Lastly, I would also use these iPads during my center time. I would create a center dedicated for the use of the iPads and Osmos. Here the students would learn through the use of this interactive Osmos technology and experience things such a spatial and visual problem solving skills. They would also have the ability to strengthen their social and team- working skills. However the biggest plus of all is that my students would be learning, BUT having fun at at the same time! This is every teachers dream! Thanks for your consideration!

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