There is no doubt about it, the first year you are teaching in a 1:1 environment can be nerve racking, painful, and a huge blow to the ego. What do you do when all the students are gazing at the laptops?
n this article, she explores the role of classroom management in technology integration: Should teachers simply fit technology into their current instruction, or use it as a way to make learning differentiated and more child-centered? How can teachers manage the practical aspects of using technology integration so that it's a tool to enhance learning and not just a gimmick?
When we learn from our experiences (and mistakes) we develop wisdom! I have included a few suggestions so that classroom management with netbooks will be easier.
Do your technology lessons frequently turn into free-for-alls? Do you feel as though you spend too much of your time dealing with crashing programs, whining students, and missing equipment and not enough time actually teaching a lesson? Don't despair! The solutions may be simpler than you think. This month, the Education World Tech Team shares its secrets for teaching successfully with technology. Included: Thirty-three tips for managing technology use!
It is the intent of this web page to help you, the teacher, manage your classroom while students are busy creating multimedia projects. A variety of strategies will be presented. Choose the ones that work best into your current classroom management system.
My question for all of you is, acknowledging that of course an engaging lesson is the best classroom management tool, do you have any tips for classroom management when using laptops?