All About Tech In PA
See What Technology Looks Like In PA
Why Use Technology?
Technology is a Tool
Technology Combined With 21st Century Skills
Blended Learning
What Does Using Technology Look Like in PA?
- Students taking a poll and sharing their answers using Poll Everywhere
- Working on a document (Google Doc or Slides) collaboratively using Google Drive
- Taking interactive quizzes with immediate feedback
- Classroom discussions using tools.
- Creating screencasts and using QR codes
- Reviewing concepts using games like Kahoot!
Some Tools That We Use
Quizlet
See if your team can be the first to twelve points and you win.
Be careful though, if your team misses one, you will lose all your points.
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Quizziz
Enjoy the memes after each question. They are sure to bring a smile to your face.
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Flipgrid
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Google Classroom
Socrative
Google Drive
Google Drive and Google Classroom
What Types of Devices Are Used?
1 to 1 Students will have their own Chromebooks to use throughout the year.
Laptops/Chromebooks
Tablet Computers
iPads/iPods/iPhones /Smartphones
What About the Devices that I Bring? How Do I Connect Them? How Do I Store Them?
If it is decided that your student will bring in a device from home, they will connect to the BYOT network at school. Students are responsible for their own devices. Devices will be stored in their backpacks when they are not in use.
21st Century Learners
We are 21st Century Learners and Technology is an Important Tool
Creativity: Students use digital tools to design products and display their understanding. Collaboration: Students work together to solve problems and create final products.
Critical Thinking: Students use decision making skills when finding information about a topic and reflect on information that is found.
Communication: Students use digital learning tools to share their learning with one another. There is also increased communication between the teacher and the student.