"How do I hold students accountable?" is a concern I often hear when the topic of technology use in the classroom is discussed. While there are some sites and apps that do allow teachers to monitor students' choices, levels, and progress, most of those will cost money. Plus, many of the sites and
TEACHING TECHNOLOGY FLUENCY IN THE CLASSROOM
Technology Fluency - What is it? Technology fluency is the ability to navigate various devices, programs, and apps - even those that haven't been used before - with ease and understanding. In the elementary classroom, a learner with technology fluency is the one who is able to get started on
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE CONNECTED CLASSROOM
There are a few foundational practices that you can set up as a teacher to support your technology integration journey. Classroom management is the most important. For seamless technology integration, examine and select a classroom management plan that does these key things: 1. encourages risk
3 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR USING IPADS IN THE CLASSROOM
Even the best laid plans and routines can sometimes result in a student showing unexpected or problematic behavior. This sometimes becomes amplified when using technology as there are additional concerns with online safety and the equipment itself. Here are some classroom management tips for using
HOW TO AVOID STUDENT LOGIN ISSUES
Managing student logins on devices and avoiding student log in issues is one of the more frustrating aspects of technology integration. While there seem to be more Learning Management System (LMS) type programs that seek to remove password issues, there are still site and devices that will require
3 FREE APPS FOR ENERGIZER BREAKS ON THE IPAD
Energizer breaks and brain breaks have revolutionized my classroom as it helps kids be kids in between work time. While I'm not lecturing for hours or requiring students to sit still for prolonged periods, I still think having a bit of fun between subjects, getting our heart pumping, and being silly
QUICK TECH TIP FOR SAVING STUDENT WORK TO THE IPAD
Starting out with iPads for the first time? Don't forget to change this setting in student iPads (preferably before) saving student work. If not, make sure you know how to troubleshoot and very common situation! I'm always going {on} about how important it is to get student work saved onto
THE 8 MOST COMMON MISTAKES WHEN INTEGRATING IPADS INTO THE CLASSROOM
Integrating iPads into the classroom is a learning curve - whether you are a seasoned pro adjusting to the new iOS update or brand new to using iPads in the classroom. Here are some common mistakes teachers make when integrating iPads and how to fix them! We all make mistakes when using