Teaching strategies for integrating technology into learning. Includes topics such as inquiry-based learning, differentiated instruction, project-based learning, design thinking, integrated studies, and more. Practical ideas for the classroom.
A few months ago several teachers approached me and asked it I would assist in teaching a leadership unit. The school was incorporating a leadership model inspired by the book The Leader in Me by Stephen R. Covey. I developed several technology-based activities that would help students recognize their leadership strengths, as well as apply […]
I love to make word clouds with my students. A word cloud is a picture formed from a list of words. Typically, the more often a word appears in the list, the larger or more frequent it will be in the word cloud. The word cloud is not necessarily shaped like a cloud. Instead, depending
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The large majority of the states in the US, forty-one as of last count, have committed to implementing the Common Core State Standards. These are all critical questions for educators and parents, but the general consensus is that creating a common set of goals and expectations for student success is essential. To have our graduating
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Before launching a BYOD initiative there are many issues that require consideration. Review the list of questions. Use them to frame a discussion about BYOD at your school. Electronic Device Hardware Can a student bring any device? (smartphone, tablet, netbook, e-readers, laptop, gaming console) Will there be minimal standards such as screen size, processing speed?
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PLANNING! Nothing is worse than launching a BYOD initiative that fails. Don’t let that happen to you! Take the time and do things right. To have a successful BYOD program you should:
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Do you need to send a letter home informing parents about your new Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program? SAVE TIME! Take some ideas from this sample parent letter to get you started. Sample BYOD Parent Letter Dear Parents/Guardians, School Name is launching a Bring Your Own Device initiative this school year. Students in Grade
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Have you been given the task of writing a BYOD policy for your school? Use some of the ideas in this policy to get you started. Sample Electronic Device Policy Purpose This policy outlines the acceptable use of electronic devices to maintain a safe and secure education environment with the goal of preparing students for
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Are you launching a BYOD at your school? Include a frequently asked question sheet to accompany the policy and consent form. This will help alleviate any concerns parents have about BYOD. Review the list of questions and possible answers. Do I have to supply a device for my child to bring to school? No, you
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The BYOD policy will provide strict guidelines on the appropriate use of student owned devices, as well as the consequences for abuse. Parents and students must the policy and sign the BYOD agreement form. Students need to remember that bringing a device to school is a privilege that can be revoked. It is a good
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Are you nervous about BYOD? If you are, that’s okay. Feeling anxious about something new is natural. Change is exciting but it is also a bit scary. Review the questions teachers have about BYOD. The answers should alleviate some of your concerns. Do I have to be an IT expert? No, you don’t. Students are
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