#symchat Archive
#symchat conversations focus on classroom integration of SymbalooEDU, the educational version of Symbaloo developed for students, educators and schools.
Wednesday June 8, 2016
6:00 PM EDT
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Beth C from Sulphur Springs TX
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Hello!! I'm Jenifer Gossman, technology teacher at Sts. Peter & Paul. Evansville, IN. Here tk chat about 1 to 1 classroom mgmt!
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I am here on time! First time in ages! Good afternoon fellow Symbalooers.
Brenda Fry, Teacher-Librarian, PA elementary school
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Greetings. Barbara here, Fl/St Lucia Tech Integration Specialist, Computer Educator Curriculum Developer/Coordinator
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Q 1: what r ur tips/tricks for 1 to 1 classroom mgmt?
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Turn and talk. When time for tcr 2 tlk students turn device 2 tchr
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A1 we're moving 1 to 1 soon, so I'm VERY excited to learn from this chat!
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A1. PLAN AHEAD. Know your users Ts and Ss. Communicate needs
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A1 cont - from my hubby, find a S who is tech fluent and appoint them as helpers. Treat it as a reward
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Decide ahead. . What will u allow? Make it known
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Q2: 1 to 1 users: what has worked 4 u?
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A2 getting devices w/ necessary installs, training users to use. Plan Curriculum 4 Integration of device
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training is HUGE!! What would PD for 1 to 1 training look like?
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We aren't 1:1, that makes me sad but we make it work.
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Checking in late! Cristina from Ohio! English and School PR
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A2- When Ss use tech, I place a lot of trust in them to uphold expectations and let them know how valuable that trust is
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A3. Distribution before PD or not having frequent PD while in the hands of users.
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Q4: how much "policing" do u plan 2 do
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A4: Having been 1:1 for a couple of years now I have learned that you have to be willing to trust the Ss or it won't work
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A4 cont: On that note, walking the room and being conscientious of what is happening on screens is integral
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A4: Ss sign a tech contract with expectations and consequences at the beginning of the year.
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I have some iPads and Chromebooks. We don't have enough for everyone but we group up a lot.
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We also have a tech contract that Ss complete w/ beginning of the year pprwork.
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Q5: don't 4get digital citizenship. How do u promote
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we do, too. But I make them complete a classroom specific one, too.
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A5: Our 7th graders are required to take a digital literacy class that heavily promotes positive digital footprints
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Yes! I monitor like a boss on lab days!
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A5: it should start at the lower levels and develop as Ss get older/more mature
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When I monitor to make sure that they are on the appropriate app/website
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to make sure they're on task and discussion is sticking to the topic. I do it on non-lab days also
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Mgmt tip #2: close 3/4 way.. so students don't have 2 log back in
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A5 absolutely ❤ as one such resource 4 addressing
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You can use Symbaloo Lesson Plans to keep your students engaged and on track through gaming style lessons all while monitoring!
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Symbaloo lesson plans rock
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Next Q: what do u expect from ur students
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Q6: lots of understanding that hiccups are inevitable & be willing to seemistakes as learning opportunities. In short, TONTRY
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end of Q6 should be TO TRY
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When tech doesn't work, what do u do ?
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A6 Being able to meet goals in their own creative way. Take charge of their learning
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A7 - troubleshoot first, let Ss see problem solving and adaptability in real life; if all else fails, Plan B lesson sans tech
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A7: Freak out...lol...I try to have a Plan B, but that doesn't always work. Just be ready to adjust...that's just teaching anyway!
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The worst is when it happens during an evaluation!
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Follow me, keep in touch 16-17 school yr will rock!
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Hope everyonehad a great summer!#
