iPad App Highlight

Fun with Drawing Pad

Students in Mrs. O'brien's 4th grade and Ms. Sitak's 3rd grade recently got to use the iPad app, Drawing Pad, in their classrooms.  Drawing Pad is a "drawing app with an impressive array of features that can transform your iPad tablet into a portable art studio and virtual canvas. Developed by Murtha Design, it is the perfect how to draw app for kids and adults." (apppicker full review)

Mrs. O'brien's class used Drawing Pad to illustrate their Google Slides poetry writing journals.  Ms. Sitak's class used Drawing Pad to create illustrations of animal adaptations and springtime inspirations.  In both cases everyone's inner artist came to the forefront.

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