Ask the right questions about TEACHING and LEARNING and then see what tool goes with that.
Trying to use a tool to use the tool.
The holy grail of technology is NOT replacing paper.
But rather, improving teaching and learning!
📝 I love paper!
The medium doesn't... it CAN contribute to engagement, but it is the ACTIVITY not the tool.
My students are doing FARKLE
I hand them PAPER with the directions.
I give them physical dice!
Communication
Collaboration
Strategizing
Critical Thinking
"If you expect students to get it right the first time it is not critical thinking."
Not a worksheet!
Strategic reasoning
(DOK 3)
Multiple Attempts
Digital Packets and Digital Worksheets are still worksheets...
🚫 Dumping things into Google Classroom
❤️ Designing interactions, collaboration, feedback, engagement
How do I get ALL students to participate, not just the ones who raise their hand?
Classroom Discussion
Explain your BECAUSE
DOK 2
Storytelling
Creativity
Multi-media
Growth Mindset
Check out Book Creator Resources
Engaging
Gamification
Mastery Learning
Private Comments in Google Classroom
Respond in the Private Comments
Return without a score
Resubmit responding to feedback
Feedback Loops
Personal
DOK 3