App Smashing

Grade 4 Comic BookIt's a bird!  It's a plane! It's..... a Mathematical App Smash!

Students in Mr. Duffy's grade 4 classroom were recently challenged to create a comic book that teaches a math concept.  Students used iPads and two apps:  Drawing Pad & Book Creator to accomplish this goal.  

Check out their creations:

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Maya the Math Hero





Face Man





Measuring Hero

Technology Essential Questions:

Are there technological solutions or enhancements to supplement what is being taught?

How can we use this software to create original, innovative works and ideas?

How can we use this software to address the different needs, learning styles, interests and abilities of students?

2016 Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Curriculum Framework:3-5.CAS.a.1; 3-5.CAS.b.1-4; 3-5.DTC.a; 3-5.DTC.b