From Mrs. Norris, Science

"In science class, we will be primarily using the iPads for textbook use. We can navigate to the textbook via Puffin or Safari. Most assignments will be sent and collected via Showbie. Doodle Buddy is used to enter in information for worksheet given through Showbie. Students can screenshot the attachment and then open it in Doodle Buddy to enter in answers to questions and problems. Science will also be exploring different simulation websites for Physics such as PHeT. I am working with Mrs. Sparks in order to integrate the iPad usage into lab. This would include completing lab sheets through Showbie as well as utilizing our textbook's digital lab options. When we get to Chemistry in the spring, I am hoping to have some apps to help with compounds, chemical equations and again simulations. Currently, we have PMD which is the Periodic Table of Elements on the iPad. We used these extensively last year. I am hoping to use Prezi, an interactive presentation software, for long term projects in the future. iPads will not be used in lieu of a Science Notebook, but rather to enrich the learning experience. With Science Fair, we will use Prezi or Power Point to complete our presentations in February."


From Mrs. Couture, Reading and English 

"Students will access numerous apps to enhance their education here at SPX.  They will use iPads to access the Pearson Literature e-text and complete assignments, both in the e-text and in Showbie.  Showbie is an app that contains a digital copy of worksheets.  In addition, Showbie will be used as a digital file to host completed tests and quizzes.  The tests and quizzes, however, will be taken in the Socrative app.  Students will continue to use their interactive notebooks to record their objectives, warm-ups and notes; however, Evernote will be used to complete short writing assignments.  When we begin the research process, students will perform searches on school-approved sites, including online databases.  They will also have access to Easybib.com to generate Works Cited page.  Lastly, Kahoot is highly engaging app that is sometimes used to review literature and reading concepts."