Share Paper: More than Puppet Pals: Integrating iPad into a Professional Development School

  1. Priscilla Taylor, West Chester University, United States
  2. Chris Penny, West Chester University, United States
  3. Sally Winterton, West Chester University, United States
  4. Kevin Flanigan, West Chester University, United States
Tuesday, March 26 2:45 PM-3:45 PM Grand Ballroom E

Abstract: In this roundtable representatives from West Chester University and Kennett Consolidated School District will discuss the Kennett Experience, a year long student teaching experience. Specifically the participants will share how they have moved from laptop computers for all teacher candidates, to the Apple iPad, and how this move has changed the student teaching experience. The Kennett Experience is a partnership between the College of Education at West Chester University, the technology department for Kennett Consolidated School District, cooperating teachers in the school district, and preservice teachers from the West Chester University. The roundtable will include discussion about how the iPad ...