Tuesday, August 13, 2013

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.

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