Here are some tried and true suggestions for how to best prepare for that first instance of having students use devices.
Setting Up w/ Students & Co-Teachers
Creating Assignments and Topics
Cheat Sheet for Teachers
Cheat Sheet for Students
The Digital Innovation Team has designed a special Pear Deck lesson just for middle school to cover all technology usage expectations with students. Watch the video below to the left to see how to launch the Google Slides with Pear Deck. Then click on the "Get Your Copy" link above the slides to the right. If you are not familiar with Pear Deck, you can simply use the Google Slides regularly and have students respond orally or on whiteboards.
It is required that every homeroom teacher (6th-8th) dedicate a class period by Friday, August 5th 2022
(especially before using Chromebooks in class) to review this content to ensure consistent expectations for all students.Β
Must be done by Friday, August 5th 2022
(Every Homeroom Teacher)
*Click the Playlist button in the upper right corner to switch between videos in this lesson's playlist
(ELA Teachers)
*Click the Playlist button in the upper right corner to switch between videos in this lesson's playlist
(Math Teachers)
*Click the Playlist button in the upper right corner to switch between videos in this lesson's playlist
(ELA Teachers)
*Click the open in fullscreen button on the slides to view larger and access the embedded videos
(Math Teachers)
*Click the Playlist button in the upper right corner to switch between videos in this lesson's playlist
(Science Teachers)
*Click the Playlist button in the upper right corner to switch between videos in this lesson's playlist
π±οΈ Click top right corner of any slide to view it in full screen in a new window πͺ
To help you match specific tools to workflows within your instructional time.
If you find a tool or idea that interests you, chances are we have a PL in 30 about that topic included in the On Demand Menu linked below:
Simply click on the session tile and it will take you to a separate collection that contains a 30 minute video along with all the resources and templates mentioned.
*Learn more about tools from the Starter Pack with PL in 30 sessions and resources
Take your tech usage to the next level as you find new ways to integrate it with your instruction.