I started my externship with little to no knowledge of iPads and Apple programs. I am now leaving this time with vast knowledge of each of the programs. I learned everything from how to log into the Apple Learning Community and the wealth of information there. There were lessons that would walk you through how to use each of the programs. When you were done you could take a test to ensure that you really knew your stuff. There were so many different ideas that I came up with to use in my classroom. One of the programs that I used was Keynote. The students could design a monster/animal from shapes in the program. I also liked keynote because they could later design a mythical monster and then save them. You could then bring the saved image into Makr and use it to put it into the environment. I plan to use this to have the students create the creature but then write about it. I really enjoyed my time in Storytelling. The one that had the most impact on me was Design Challenge. I got to use a green screen for the first time and also create an information sheet in Freeform. I chose to take a look at depression. I suffer from it and knew little about it. I didn’t know all the facts and information about it. The time that I have spent this summer has been one of the best experiences that I have had the opportunity to participate in. The time spent with the children, and the OnRamp staff has been the best investment in my teaching. Thank you again.

Grade Level and Subject Taught: 2nd Grade