laptops in the middle school

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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http://www.slideshare.net/mscofino/the-21st-century-classroom?src=related_normal&rel=1301364http://web.me.com/alwayson/AlwaysOn/Podcast/Entries/2009/3/20_Episode_3%3A_Laptop_Management.htmlhttp://www.slideshare.net/mscofino/the-21st-century-classroom?src=related_normal&rel=1301364