Chromebooks in the Classroom

Technology Standards

ISTE Standards

ISTE is the International Society for Technology in Education. ISTE's Mission is to "inspire educators worldwide to use technology to innovate teaching and learning, accelerate good practice and solve tough problems in education by providing community, knowledge and the ISTE Standards, a framework for rethinking education and empowering learners."

Instructional Technology Pedagogy

The following resources are provided to support teachers in their understanding of pedagogy related to instructional technology.

Focus on UDL When Using Classroom Technology: This article by Jennifer Snelling from ISTE highlights the importance of Universal Design for Learning when considering how technology can be used to support authentic inclusion.
Journal of Research on Technology in Education: For a deep dive into all kinds of tech-related issues, explore this journal that publishes international research around instructional technology. Warning: Many articles are free to download, but some are not.
EdWeek Two-Part Series - (Part 1) Response: Ways to Use Tech in Math Class and (Part 2) Response: Tech does not replace pedagogy, it complements it : While this two-part series is centered around discussion of technology in a math class, it's implications are valuable for all subject areas!
The SAMR Model: This is a short, accessible article from Edutopia about the SAMR Model of Technology Integration. (SAMR = Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition.)
The TPACK Model: This article from Educational Technology outlines the TPACK Model. Developed by Mishra and Kohler (2006), this model explains the relationship between content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and technical knowledge.

Tools and Resources

Instructional Tech

REMC13 Digital Citizenship Toolkit - "This toolkit provides many resources and guidance for developing a deep understanding of digital citizenship as well as ways to teach and coach students to become skillful users."
#517 EdTech: Our local EdTech PLN! Coordinated by Allison Rogers, Christy Lobdell, and Andrew Shauver, this organization provides a wealth of information and resources to teachers in the area including...
- The Digital Instruction Network Series - a video series of conversations with teachers and experts about all kinds of relevant topics
- Allison's Tuesday Tech Tips videos
- Andrew's Three Minute Tech Tips
6 EdTech Tools to Try in 2021: Each year, Jennifer Gonzales of Cult of Pedagogy, updates her recommendations for teachers. "Tech overwhelm ends now," she says as she unveils her top picks for this year.
PearDeck: Create interactive slide decks to increase engagement and provide important formative feedback.
Formative: Previously known as "GoFormative", this tool is great for checking for understanding in real time and measuring student progress over time. DeWitt Middle School has a building license for this excellent resource!
Looking to gamify a review? Blooket is fun addition to the list of tried-and-true tools (Quizlet, Quizizz, and Kahoot).
Desmos: Helping every student love math and love learning math!

Assistive Tech

Chromebook Accessibility Features: Google for Education's help page detailing the many accessibility features that can help students.
Google Accessibility Tools to Reach All Learners: From Kasey Bell of Shake Up Learning, this is a quick primer on the accessibility features built into Chromebook.
Christy Lobdell's Ti4E "All for Chrome and Chrome for All" Presentation: Christy is an Assistive and Instructional Technology Consultant for Eaton RESA and these slides are from her presentation at the Technology Integration for Educators (Ti4E) Conference in August 2020.

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