laptops in the middle school
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Presentation for middle school teachers on technology integration and classroom management with laptops in class.TRANSCRIPT
By Steve Katz
Laptop Management & Technology IntegrationMiddle School
My Experience in Education & Tech19 years teachingSouthern California
& Costa RicaMasters in
Computer-Based Education
Taught in the masters program at Chapman University
Technology Coordinator
TOSAProfessional
Development Coordinator
Educational Technologist
Director of Educational Technology
Director of Educational TechnologyWhat I can do for/with you IT Department
Plan lessonsCo-teach classesRecommend tools
and websitesTrainingProvide
professional reading
GradeQuick & EdlineHardware, software,
printing & network issues
Set up equipmentE-mail, blogs, network
folders, passwordsTrainingCheck out equipment
(HS library)
New This YearInteractive whiteboardsDocument camera22 projectorsKeyboarding softwareInteractive ClassroomWeb Lockers3 Presentation remotes
Equipment We Already Have5 digital video cameras (camcorders)6 digital still cameras2 document cameras2 iPods26 LCD projectors3 Interactive whiteboards (StarBoards)3 8-track tape players
Classroom Management
What works now?On your index card please write one
classroom management technique that you use in your classroom to keep students on task. (It does not have to involve technology.)
Lesson DesignRemember:Technology is a toolTeaching isn’t about the toolCurriculum drives the technology“O2” – ubiquitous, necessary, invisible
Lesson DesignUse backwards designProject-based learningAuthentic assessmentsStudents as producers of contentCollaboration
Incorporate the Four C’sCommunication – Prepare students to be
effective communicators.Collaboration – Use online tools to discuss
ideas, share research, peer edit, and collaborate.
Creativity – Promote writing, artwork, videos, and combinations of them.
Community – create a community of learners to deepen knowledge through interaction.
Examples
Activity Tool
Storytelling iMovie, GarageBand, Toondoo, blogs, xtranormal
Collaboration Wikis, Diigo, edmodo, Google Docs, Voice Thread
Writing (peer review) blogs
Presentations Prezi, PowerPoint, glogster, openzine
3D modeling SketchUp
Research Spezify.com, wikis
Surveys Google Forms, Survey Monkey
Classroom Management
UnderstandIf you have poor management now, laptops
won’t change that.Adding laptops doesn’t mean more
learning.Adding technology to a boring lesson does
not necessarily make it interesting.
Before You Start TeachingHave clear expectationsPlan wellUse technology with a purpose
Don’t add technology to the same old lessonTest your lesson on a student computerUse Edline for links, handouts, quizzes
Before You Start TeachingThink about what works for youHeadphones? Music? Chat? Email?“Multitasking?”Rearrange your furniture?Consequences?
Practical TipsLaptops fully charged at 8:00 amRATS – read all the screenBe willing to help each other“45 your screen”If teacher closes lid, teacher opens itMBWA - management by walking around
Expectations for StudentsLet’s review them
Resourceshttp://cdspd.wikispaces.com/
“Using technology successfully in the
classroom is a mindset not a skill set.”
- Kim Cofino, International School Bangkok
CreditsSlide
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