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Slide Notes

*Consider where you store devices when not in use.
*Establish routines for what students need to do with the devices when not in use.
*Create clear expectations for the classroom use and what consequences exist for individuals if classroom use expectations are broken.
*Have a space in the classroom for students to return the device to when not in use.
*Define cooperative learning goals for your classroom tablet use.
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Managing iPads In the Classroom

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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Establish Routines

Just as you would with anything else in your classroom...
*Consider where you store devices when not in use.
*Establish routines for what students need to do with the devices when not in use.
*Create clear expectations for the classroom use and what consequences exist for individuals if classroom use expectations are broken.
*Have a space in the classroom for students to return the device to when not in use.
*Define cooperative learning goals for your classroom tablet use.
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Don't Fail to Think Ahead

What apps meet your instructional plans?
Define the apps you will use, and have them ready to go before you start. Don't rely on students being able to get to the content through the web only.

Organize your apps. Subject Area, Grade, Content, Purpose, etc.

Think ahead and plan to put apps you would prefer students not access in a folder and label wisely. (DO NOT wording may just be what makes them go straight to that folder, though!)

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Plan to Teach Digital Citizenship

Students need to respect others digital footprints as their own.
With shared devices, the single biggest issue is privacy. For any site students log into, they must log out. Make it part of the exit plan for each class.

Teach students how to respect others personal accounts, files, and shares.

Make lessons on digital citizenship and digital footprints part of your daily instruction.

Make decisions about social media ahead of time and be ready to discuss how/if you will use, keeping in mind school use vs. personal use.
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Think Through the Little Things

Sound, Settings, Images Oh MY...
What is your plan for sound? Will you have headphones in your classroom? Will you ask they keep sound of for most tasks?

Students will be far more savvy than you think when it comes to changing settings on the devices. Make it a point to address your expectation on this first!

Ah that camera. #Selfies - How will you plan for students use of the camera or photo booth? What about changing background images? All things to plan for. Be proactive rather than reactive!
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Surfing the Web

Wide open browsing? Maintained searches?
Consider how much time students will spend researching without lessons on proper browsing and relevant site resources.

Consider how you will curate resources for students. (ThingLink App, Edmodo, etc.)

Don't rely on web filters alone when allowing students to search on the web.

Prepare for Distractions

As they will come.. just as they do any other day.
Funny images, videos, or otherwise will be always be present whether you are using print or digital resources. Define what individual, pair, and group work looks like when done responsibly with tablets.

Keep expectations clear and consistent.

Give Them Ownership

Tech Teams in Schools Can Solve Problems, and Gain Valuable Experience.
When you create tech teams and allow students to have ownership in the management and problem solving, students not only see the devices as part of their learning community, but they gain valuable experience with collaboration, communication, and problem solving. This also builds a self awareness and a mutual respect between you and your students.

Remember...

This is new for us... and them... Work Together
Don't feel the pressure to have your classroom run any more perfectly with devices. Accept that there will be learning opportunities around every corner with regard to management.

Comfortably acknowledge that students can be valuable resources for solving problems, and troubleshooting concerns.

Working together will make the integration of the devices a great experience for everyone.
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