managing the modern classroom

That was then....

Managing a 21st Century Classroom

Michelle BourgeoisSherri ClemensKatie Morrow

Distinguished Educators

Michelle BourgeoisInstructional Technology Coordinator

St. Vrain Valley School District

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KATIE MORROWwww.mrsmorrow.comO’Neill Public SchoolsTechnology Integration Specialist

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Sherri ClemensTechnology Instructor K-6

Douglas County School District

What Bugs You?

http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/whatbugsyou

What Bugs You?

Cheating Keeping on Task

Socializing

Ethics

Etiquette

What Bugs You?

• Distractions and issues are the same, but tools have changed.

• Effective teaching and good class management are more important than ever.

• Ask yourself, “What did I do to solve the issue before technology?”

Tips and Strategies from the Classics

Socializing

1953

• Craft learning experiences that utilize socialization

• Give students opportunities to discuss learning

• Practice MWA

Socializing

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Keeping on Task

1952

• Stop for regular progress checkups• Mini-conferences with the teacher• Give time limits

Keeping Students on

Task

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Cheating

1952

• Promote collaboration• Use other methods of assessment• Reinforce academic consequences

Cheating

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Ethics and Etiquette

1951

• Don’t assume they know• Be a role model• Monitor and take action when needed

Ethics and Etiquette

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REMEMBER! The tools may have changed, but the problems are the same. Technology has the power to engage your students in a way other tools cannot...use it to your advantage!

Engage...empower...excite!

What Bugs You?

http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/whatbugsyou

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