Using iPads and digital technology

Today I decided to start work on using my 'green' screen to make headers for the children's published writing wall. I thought that it would be a great idea to use the iPad as a 'carrot' to get the children to complete their work on time. The task was to copy a piece of modelled writing into their new books, use their best handwriting, first onto a piece of refill then once approved into their books.

There were 3 distinctive outcomes:

1. Self managing children had no trouble finishing their work and were able to verbalise how they were to get their pen licence. 2 children who have learning difficulties were supported with help from the Teacher Aide and therefore were able to get their work completed.
2. Most children needed to be refocussed to get their work completed within the set timeframe but were unable to have time to use the iPads
3. A number of children still need to transfer the writing into their books to complete the task.

What have I learnt?

That my laggards need loads of support, I need to work on their self belief and how they feel about their learning. 

Where to next?
Loads of praise when they done get what they are s'pose to get done. Maybe buddy them up with another more capable child in the class so that they feel they can achieve.

What am I uneasy about?

That my more-capable children will feel like that they are always supporting those who can't.