Dec.+13+Team+Tech+Session

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 * Effective Classroom Management in a Technology Rich Environment **

//** Key Components: **//
 * 1) ====Proactive Planning Documents -====
 * Have students plan, plan, plan prior to bringing in the technology to ensure quality work and effective use of time.
 * Use storyboards, mind maps, and organizers to help students prepare for the big day.
 * 1) ====Monitor Benchmarks in Projects -====
 * Create a routine (like computer numbers) and stick to it. That way you don't have to explain what you want all the time.
 * Break projects into small manageable sections outlined on a rubric.
 * Use Google products to assist with following progress. (i.e. Google Docs, Google Sites, Google Forms, Google Presentation)
 * Use a tool to remind students of benchmarks. (i.e. Teacher Webpage, Edmodo, Class Wiki)
 * 1) ====Flexible Groupings of Students -====
 * Be creative with small groups (2-4) using one device...just 5-10 devices for the whole class.
 * Create learning stations (some with devices and some without) for pairs of students to cycle through.
 * Use tools to group students by learning style or interests (create a Google Form).
 * 1) ====Devices as Supplement to Curriculum====
 * Laptops - gallery walk/museum exhibits of student work, video clips, Skype with another class,
 * iPod Touches - iTunes U for podcasts, Drill and Practice Game apps (read comments prior to requests), data collection
 * [[file:App Request Form.pages]]
 * iPads - TED app, Discovery app, PollEverywhere, Edmodo, QR Code scavenger hunt, collect information on teacher created Google Form
 * Interactive Whiteboards - use the following links for resources: Smart tools, Discovery Education, Thinkfinity
 * 1) ====I Need Help!====
 * Use yourself:
 * by being proactive in practicing any unfamiliar tools ahead of time.
 * when you sign out an iPad over a weekend or break to become more adept at the capabilities of the device.
 * in your confidence in yourself and your students.
 * to give students something different to spark their interests.
 * to prepare your students for the high school, college, and life-long learning - even apparent failures can be a learning experience for all.
 * Use students:
 * in groups with different roles where the project leader would be the best with technology to assist others.
 * by teaching just a few students how to do something new and they teach others when they are ready for that component.
 * Use the team:
 * to swap time or kids or technology expertise.
 * to share equipment.
 * as a sounding board to work through ideas.
 * Carol Roth, Tech. Coach, can help with pre-planning ideas or in the classroom as an extra set of hands or to introduce something new.
 * Dave Ginter, Tech. Coordinator, can help with ideas and questions on technology tools.