TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM

NIC RYBA

MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

• Set clear and straightforward guidelines

• This can involve the students

• Sign the agreement

SAFETY ONLINE

BLOGS AND DISCUSSION BOARDSThese platforms provide a safe place for students to practice their skills in the classroom with guidance from a trusted adult and their peers.

BlBlog Prompt Questions

DIGITAL WORKFLOW

WORKFLOW OPTIONS

There are dozens of options for managing the sharing of work between students and teachers.

Kathy Schrock gives a great outline of the possibilities

http://www.ipads4teaching.net/classroom-workflow.html

Your choice will depend on the hardware you have available, and systems set up in your school

Google Drive (and now Google Classroom if you have PCs) and DropBox are both free services and allow students to collaborate online with other students and teachers.

IS TECH FOR EVERYONE?

6th Grade yes…. But how about 4 Year Olds?

BOOK CREATOR APP FOR YOUNG STUDENTS

• Sharing ideas• Taking turns• Conflict resolution• Planning• Expansion of ideas

WHY EMBRACE TECH IN YOUR CLASSROOM?

• Student paced learning• Anonymous differentiation• Meeting students in their world• Giving voice to all students

TRIED AND TRUE APPS