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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?

An overview of the Edutopia professional development guide for integrating technology tools in the classroom.

Here are few pieces of advice that may help you and your technology be more powerful and efficient in your learning environment.

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?

Some general pointers for classrooms with 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?

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!

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.

Welcome to the Admin Learning Wiki! This home page contains some frameworks used in discussing an administrator's role in supporting a digital-age learning environment.

Great instructional videos for features of the SMART Notebook software.

We often hear about tech-savvy educators and administrators who have an array of best practices and whose love for technology is evident. But as anyone who's ever been part of a school or district knows, not all teachers and administrators are as comfortable or familiar with technology.In a recent "Question of the Week," we asked our tech-savvy readers: "How do you get tech-reluctant teachers and administrators to use technology effectively?" Here are our readers' top answers (edited for brevity).

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Schools all across the country are flocking to the concept of 1:1 learning, which is the concept of one laptop for every student and teacher in the school. While the benefits and success stories of a 1:1 learning initiative have been well published, there has been little information published about the implementation strategies used by technical coordinators in these initiatives. However, there are several key areas for a successful implementation of a 1:1 learning initiative, including having a solid network infrastructure, properly configuring and managing the laptops, tracking laptop inventory, and having an excellent laptop Help Desk.

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Nice slideshow for Classroom Management in 1:1 environment

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