Today Sandra McAulay from Smithers came into our Ed Tech classroom and blew my mind with her knowledge of using Ipads in a classroom. After today I see technology in a whole different light. It is important to realize that students can use technology in so many ways without the focus being on playing games. I love how Ipads could be accessible to all students and adapted to suit various student needs. Allowing all students to use an Ipad also promotes inclusiveness within a classroom. For example, students have the option to either type or speak their thoughts. There are many apps that teachers could incorporate into their classroom across all subject areas and across all age groups (camera, pic collage, skitch, mark up, chatterpix). It is amazing how students can take pictures of worksheets on Ipads and then use the various apps to work on them. Learning becomes a lot more fun when students are given that ownership. I also really appreciate the idea of using Ipads during big buddies. I have found from my previous experience that teachers struggle with finding ideas for big buddy activities; however, with the option of an Ipad the possibilities are endless. As Sandra mentioned, big buddies can help their little buddies become more responsible with an Ipad and work together to do a number scavenger hunt for instance. I am looking forward to exploring these apps and then hopefully having the ability to find creative ways to use these apps in my practicum. Sandra’s learning intention was being able to implement one thing into our own classroom for practicum and I am happy to say that I have found multiple ways to incorporate technology into my classroom.