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Tablets and Apps in the Classroom:

Khan
Academy
Kids
Presented by Hailey Fortenberry & Katie Hays
App Overview:

What is it &
how is it
effective?
1. Digital Learning Days
a. This would be a great way to make sure that students are staying
on top of their academic ability while they are not in the
classroom. Khan Academy Kids would be beneficial to assign
students especially during this time in our schools, and it is
something that they can enjoy doing at home while continuing to
learn and grow.
2. Tech Time
a. In the classroom, teachers are now needing to find ways to give
students time familiarizing themselves with technology while How can I use
ensuring that they are engaged and learning simultaneously. This
can be easily implemented in a classroom access to iPads that may it in the
3.
not have computers available for every student.
Literacy Center classroom?
a. Some aspects of the games involve writing the student’s name and
working on literacy skills that students are not always practicing
with technology. It is also a fun alternative to the literacy games
that students are used to doing during literacy centers.
4. Fine Motor Development
a. The majority of the activities involve dragging shapes and
drawing which can aid in the fine motor development of students
as opposed to the traditional pencil and paper methods.
★ This app is a great way for students to be independent learners,
especially while learning from home.
★ Students are able to work at their own pace while completing
fun and engaging tasks on an easily accessible platform.
Because this app can be downloaded on any hand held device, it
Ideas for is very easy and reliable for students to use at any time.
★ Often times, parents and teachers worry about student success
student- while integrating technology, but this app provides a self-
sufficient way for students to further their learning and
centered development without distracting activities that do not have
integration: educational benefits like other resources that are provided to
students on a traditional educational website.
★ Another common concern is that educators are not always
certain that students are gaining the correct skills and tools to
be successful in the classroom, but Khan Academy is known for
its effective skills that students will be able to apply in the
classroom.
Getting Set-Up:
Signing up for the app is FREE and can be done in a
few simple steps:

Step #1: Have students download the app from the


app store

Step #2: Have students open the app and click “sign
up”

Step #3: Have students type in their school email

Step #4: Have students verify email (by opening the


email sent)

Step #5: Students will then set up their profile by


adding their name, age, and avatar.

Now students are ready to learn!


The App in Action:
Here’s a video demonstrating the many features of the app
that students can explore!

Click HERE to watch video created by Hailey Fortenberry on iMovie!

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