Getting Ready to Send Devices Home

Instructional Staff

Objectives

● Discuss benefits of sending devices home● Explore instructional enhancements ● Expectations● Tips● Safety

Why Send Devices Home?

● Learning continues beyond the classroom, and after the bell rings

● Access for all students (not just those whose families can afford it)

● Access for English language learners to technologies the decrease language barriers

● Added access to assistive technologies for students with special needs

● Increased opportunities for problem-solving, collaboration, creativity

What are your thoughts?

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How is technology changing education?

Enhances student-centered,collaborative learning that engages students in problem-solving

Instructional Practices

Just as we change our cellphones, we need to change the way we teach.

“Blended Learning”

• Combines classroom learning with online learning

• Teachers determine the combination that's right for them and their students.

Instructional Practices (continued)

Flipped Classroom• Students gain necessary knowledge before class• Instructors guide students to actively and

interactively clarify and apply that knowledge during class

Expectations

● PRINCIPAL ADDS EXPECTATIONS FOR CLASSROOM USE AND FOR HOMEWORK THAT MAKES THE MOST OF DEVICES

Tips for Managing 1:1

● Expectations for students● Devices charged● Norms for classroom use

● Teachers should always have a Plan B ● Wi-Fi interruptions● Student forgot device, or it has no charge left

● Learn: Do students have access to Internet at home, library, coffee shop, etc?● Adaptable HW

Student Safety