Technology

=Inservice November 28, 2011=

Here is the information which was shared during the end of the day on Friday, November 28. We were asked to share our concerns, management and uses of five different types of technology.

Social Networking (Facebook, Google Circles, edmoto) UTube Google Going Paperless Cell Phones
 * good tools for communication
 * students have quick access
 * difficult to supervise
 * concern about privacy issues
 * up to date, engaging bits of information
 * can link to moodle
 * be aware of using for school rather than entertainment (amount of bandwidth)
 * resource underutilized by staff and students
 * some do use docs with students
 * would like to know more about calendar
 * remind students that they have a gmail account
 * some are trying this: google docs, moodle
 * before it will work need 1) access to technology and 2) consistently working technology
 * concerns
 * need to work on handwriting skills
 * over use of spell check
 * allow for varied learning styles
 * when misused, taken away
 * if allowed to listen to music, device face down on desk
 * if you text a student
 * send a copy to another staff member for your own safety
 * address texting rules in classroom syllabus
 * can be useful
 * searching the internet
 * as a calculator
 * as a camera
 * setting alarms/calendar (reminders for assignments)
 * music
 * apps