The start of a new year and technology

As our new school year approaches, I would like to challenge you to think differently about how you ask your students to perform tasks in your classroom.

Do you collect basic student information on the first day of school?  Consider creating a Google Form to collect this information electronically.  Or have your students use Evernote to type a short biography about themselves, then they can email it to you.

We have access to Nooks and some have to have iPad carts for their classroom.  I hope that we will use this technology to make our teaching life simplistic and to enhance our classroom experience.

Please ask your Technology Facilitator (me) to assist you to accomplish any of the tasks you want to complete.  I have enjoyed visiting with many of you as your share your goals and have allowed me to work with you to accomplish those goals.

The key to successful technology integration in a classroom setting is teacher preparation and comfort level.  Don't force or overuse, find the natural fit for you and your students.

August 11th PD

Did anyone notice how hot it was?

Great day of PD, I appreciate everyone being patient with technology and the heat.  We did not get to cover Edmodo, so if anyone is interested, contact me.

I enjoyed hearing how people are using Remind 101 with their students and parents:
Parents not primary custodians can still get information
Able to communicate without giving out cell number
Can set up time to send text

Use Dropbox and Drive:
To collaborate with colleagues
Share documents with students
Allow students to turn in work
Send quizzes and surveys via Google Forms

If you have any great ideas to share, send me an email so I can include it in my next technology blog.

Thanks for making my job fun!!!