To ensure that students are immersed in 21st
Century learning there is usually a knee-jerk reaction where teachers believe
that they'll have to always be in the computer lab or have an iPad cart at the
ready at all times. Untrue! Check out these simple ideas to make your room tech
savvy.
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Backchanneling - This refers to online feedback
from your class. Using post-it notes as exit tickets are a low-tech version of
back channeling. Use technology to get feedback from your students during or
after class utilizing sites like Socrative.com or Padlet.com. This allows the
student to use an iPad, an in class computer or their smartphone to answer
questions, post questions or make comments.
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Collaborative Note Taking - While the Sage on the
Stage may be losing traction in US classrooms, we still need lecture and
students still need to take notes. You can streamline the process by using just
one of your computers in the classroom or a laptop. Designate a student as
the note-taker for the class and allow them type the notes in a Google
Document. Google Docs will allow multiple users to edit a single document. All
you need to do is send the link out or post on your website for students to
review later. Check out this video tutorial on how to get started.
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Audiobooks - "Listen and Learn" is a new
initiative at South Atlanta and by assigning or using podcasts and audiobooks
in your classroom you can help students who may not be reading at grade level
engage with great texts. You'll also be able to assign them individually or as
group work by accessing them through the catalog and utilizing a few iPads.
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QR Codes - Post videos, instructions, your syllabus
or other materials around the classroom. Students or visitors can use their
smartphones to access the line. Check out this video tutorial on how to get
started .
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