tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6571832526070584062.post1916948975758318977..comments2015-10-13T16:02:51.932-04:00Comments on RNE Art Blog: New Stuff for the New YearMrs. Paschallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189606703296376642noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6571832526070584062.post-87928625756274400662015-10-13T16:02:51.932-04:002015-10-13T16:02:51.932-04:00I love using the iPads. I introduced the iPads fi...I love using the iPads. I introduced the iPads first with some fun apps, and let them be something to check out when a project was finished. But as the years have gone by, I've moved them from an addition to the classroom; they are now used all the time for research (on search engines that are pre-approved and which have been set to their strictest levels) and for photographing work and activities. We also do paper slide videos on them. <br /><br />As far as engineering projects go, I did a lot of research and went to a bunch of conferences, where I got fabulous ideas and a lot of lessons that I have changed up to fit what I do. Now I have specific engineering projects I do with each grade level. I started out slow--just with an Alexander Calder lesson in which we made circus animals/people using simple machines, making things out of wire and corks. After that I added in a gravitram (marble run) with 4th grade, and car design with 5th. It's not hard to start--you just have to make up your mind you're going to do it, and then build a lesson and start. It's only hard the first time you do it. After that, it's all about tweaking your projects. Let me know if I can be of help!Mrs. Paschallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04189606703296376642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6571832526070584062.post-81857223370433244942015-09-23T18:37:34.053-04:002015-09-23T18:37:34.053-04:00Your energy is wonderful!! I l would love to hear ...Your energy is wonderful!! I l would love to hear what kind of engineering projects you do with each grade level. I've really gotta get the iPads going in my room. Any tips on where/how to start that? I'm scared! Laura Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685252012010480582noreply@blogger.com