S9GS PD Days
September 26, 2014
Classroom Management Tips for MOBILE DEVICES
Classrooms with mobile devices for students have very different classroom management issues than those without. Whether you are a BYOT classroom, have access to a classroom set of laptops, or you have checked out an iPad cart, here are some tips to help you maintain control.
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*Image form apple.com
Establish Ground Rules
- Discuss appropriate use with students. This includes when and how they are to use mobile devices. *Screens down when not in use. This works well with laptops and iPads.
- Review the S9GS iPad Policy with students.
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Consequences
Make sure students know the consequences if they are using mobile devices inappropriately.
Suggested Consequences:
Suggested Consequences:
- Verbal Warning
- Parent Contact
- Referral to Principal
S9GS Student iPad Policy
- Respect the technology that you are being allowed to use.
- Stay on task and only use the iPads as directed by your teacher.
- You do not have permissions to add or delete Apps.
- Misuse of iPads in anyway will result in removal of computer privileges. This includes, using the iPads for non-school purposes, defacing or damaging property in anyway including, but not limited to: scratches, dents, removing cases, labels, screen savers, cables.
- All iPads should be returned to the appropriately numbered slot in the iPad cart.
- When returning iPads to the cart, please ensure that all iPads are plugged in all the way. *To plug in the charger cable, screens should be facing LEFT.
iPad Do's and Don'ts for Teachers
DO...
- Review the Student iPad Policy with students before using the iPads in your classroom.
- Plan Ahead! Let Mrs. Madison know if there is a particular app that you will need.
- Sign out/in iPads on the sign out sheets provided in the cart.
- **Check all photos and videos. Report any inappropriate photos or videos immediately to Mrs. Madison or to an administrator.
- Delete all photos and videos (*after checking for inappropriate photos or videos) before returning the cart to the library.
- Monitor! Monitor! Monitor!
- Return the cart with all iPads in order and plugged in.
Don't...
- Give the cart lock code to students.
- Leave iPads unattended.
- Leave the cart unlocked or unattended.
- Plan a lesson that requires a website that uses Flash. iPads do not support Flash.
- Attempt (or let students attempt) to access their personal iTunes accounts.
- Attempt to sync the iPad cart with a laptop.
- Try to add, purchase, or update apps.
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Using ClassDojo to Reinforce Positive Behavior
Take a Look-See! Two Eyes. Two Feet
You do not have to rely on a website or app to help keep your students on track with mobile devices. Walk around. Take a "look-see." Your proximity to students is the biggest deterrent of inappropriate use of mobile devices.
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*Image from thebrooknetwork.org
Use Mobile Devices to Engage Students
- Bell Ringers
- Pulse Checks
- Exit Tickets/Slips
Sometimes you just need paper and pencil!
It is important to know when to put the devices away. Sometimes, you just need paper and pencil. Technology may not always be the best strategy for an activity or lesson.
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Contact Mrs. Madison to Reserve an iPad Cart
Check the library's Google Calendar for availability. See the link below.
https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=sparkman9library%40gmail.com&ctz=America/Chicago
1. Technology items and videos may be checked out for 3 consecutive days.
2. Items must be picked up 1 day in advance and returned on time.
3. Items may remain in the classroom for the duration of the check out period but must be locked and secured when not in use.
Kahoot!
- A free game-based student response system. There is no app to install!
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