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Propose what grade they deserve for class participation thus far, and Defend their proposed grade with evidence from the classroom.

Last May Brian shared how he grades students' class participation.

The assignment sheet for these classes is simple: on it I've printed the class participation policy from the syllabus. I ask students to write a one-page essay in which they:

While it may seem obvious, all the iPads in the world are useless without fast WiFi and plenty of power outlets. What’s more, many schools forget that teachers need their own iPads, and must become avid users, too. Speirs reminds educators, “You have to think through how it is to actually live with this device.” Finally, Speirs cautions teachers not to be intimidated by parent and faculty expectations, to gradually introduce the iPad rather than rushing in. Teachers and school administrators may wish to refer to Ruben Puentedura’s excellent argument for tech in education and to the NMC Horizon Report. And look for inspiration in existing iPad pilots.

While it may seem obvious, all the iPads in the world are useless without fast WiFi and plenty of power outlets.

For instance, one might suggest that more efficient classrooms through the use of technology could allow for a shortened or staggered school day to serve more, smaller classes. But, according to Brovey, “It is difficult for us to imagine a school structure where [class time] becomes more fluid.”

“What do students really need to know about online search to do it well?”

Search competency is a form of literacy, like learning a language or subject.

inquiry,