Use signage to indicate when BYOD use is appropriate and when it is not.
Create a Digital Social Contract with Students.
P.R.I.D.E.
P – Purpose for using device is always educational
R – Responsible use of devices is always expected
I – Instructions for device use will always be followed
D – Devices must always be using the school’s WiFi network
E – Everyone will always conduct him or herself responsibly online
Have students set time specific goals of what they will accomplish in short bursts of time. Tasks should be specific.
It is essential that the teacher be engaged in the same activities as the students (not sitting at their desk on a computer) and moving around the classroom frequently in order to see what students are doing.
D2L is a Learning Management System (LMS) that we here at OSU know quite well thanks to the Online Classroom. It is a great way to connect all of your students into the class. You can do online quizzes, synchronous communication, asynchronous communication, upload syllabi and other content, etc.
There are several articles which spell out the benefits of PBL and the different ways PBL can be done within a classroom. Students and teachers can look at these and benefit from the articles.
This site has testimonials which gives great feedback for teachers to help them decide if PBL will be effective in their classroom. It has examples of different PBL's as well.
Another great Twitter resource for educators.This is a special guide full of tips, tutorials, and ways other teachers are using Twitter. Click on any title to access the article. If you are still struggling to find ideas on how to use this social networking site with your students then you don`t need to go any further, the guide below is more than enough for you.
This site will teach you how to correctly and efficiently use Twitter in your classroom with tips, tutorials, and ways other teachers are using Twitter.
This is a webpage with guidelines for the best ways to use twitter in your classroom. It gives plenty of great ideas on how to use twitter to better enhance your teaching ability.
Blendspace allows educators to blend their classroom with digital content.
Blendspace is a great way to bring all of the sources you have found to one place. It is an interactive tool that is easy to understand.
A free website where teachers can create a website for their students and parents. Students can also make an account for free and can use this source to keep track of calendars and assignments.