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Consume vs. Create
Consume vs. Create
Check whether students are filling in blanks vs. creating something from the knowledge they have.
Avoid fill-in-the-blanks and things students have to complete.
If they all look the same, it is probably consumption.
Try using open-ended rubrics without specifics to allow students to be creative and original in their creations.
Filling in Blanks, Regurgitation, Recall
Filling in Blanks, Regurgitation, Recall
Try to avoid
Try to avoid
all worksheets and guided notes
100% individual work
Try to include
Try to include
reflection with as many assignments as possible
student goals
multiple iterations as much as possible
"critical friends" as a part of the process throughout the year
Low Levels of SAMR
Low Levels of SAMR
Substitution = step one
Substitution = step one
Try to avoid doing exactly the same thing on a device as you could do in a paper notebook.
Modification = collaboration and feedback
Modification = collaboration and feedback
Try to work it into your activities and expectations
Redefinition = Share with World
Redefinition = Share with World
As much as possible, allow students to present their work TO THE WORLD! The difference in their level of care is astounding when you do this.
Misplaced Motivation
Misplaced Motivation
Going Paperless
Going Paperless
laudable? Yes
laudable? Yes
Student-centered? no
Student-centered? no
Is this about money or students?
Is this about money or students?
It might be a financial goal of your principal.
It might be a financial goal of your principal.
It should not be an educational goal.
It should not be an educational goal.
If students need paper and pencil to learn, give it to them.
If students need paper and pencil to learn, give it to them.
Ignoring Etiquette
Ignoring Etiquette
As with any new task, students need to be taught how to navigate the waters. Commenting etiquette is essential in this social media world.
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