The traditional classroom lecture has come under fire lately and a host of new interactive tools has done lots to fuel this movement. I still believe that a skilled teacher can deliver a meaningful, engaging, and informative lecture and there will always be a place for this type of delivery model in education. That being … Continue reading Interactive Lectures in a Technology-Infused Classroom
Tag Archives: Chromebooks
Support Your 1-1 Program with a Student Help Desk
A while back, I wrote about how our district handles damage for our 1-1 Chromebook program. In that post, I mentioned that we have a student-run help desk. Our Student Technology Assistant Team, or STAT Desk, has been instrumental in keeping our 1-1 program running smoothly, serving as a first point of contact to our student … Continue reading Support Your 1-1 Program with a Student Help Desk
Using Google Forms to Create Interactive Google Maps
Google Maps is a great application that can be used in the classroom for a variety of reasons such as marking the locations of historical events, studying immigration, or learning about geography. In this post, I will show you how to make a collaborative map, one in which each student uses a Google Form to … Continue reading Using Google Forms to Create Interactive Google Maps
Protect Your Chromebook Investment
Large scale 1-1 programs require a tremendous amount of planning and attention to details. When our district began planning for a roll-out of 1000 Chromebooks in the fall of 2013, our task force formed the following sub-committees: Student Feedback Parent/Community Outreach Nuts & Bolts PD/Teacher Support As someone that actually enjoys planning and logistics, I … Continue reading Protect Your Chromebook Investment
