Why? Because technology serves teachers and students well and facilitates teaching and learning.
Technology enables students to
(a) access the curriculum anytime and anywhere
(b) ask each other for help, and help each other, anytime and anywhere
(b) take responsibility for their own learning
(c) learn at their own pace
(d) demonstrate their understanding
(e) create and save a portfolio
(f) learn to use the internet safely, appropriately and efficiently
and enables teachers to
(a) focus on teaching - rather than administrative tasks
(b) save time reteaching material
(c) expect more initiative and problem-solving from students
(d) feel less pressure to be the “sage on the stage”
(e) save time grading
(f) save time answering students’ and parents’ questions about student progress
Having the following items online and accessible to students will save you time and energy down the road. Yes, it does take work up front.
a) Syllabus- students should know how much those tests, assignments and projects are worth
b) Assignment calendar - even a general, what-chapter-we're-on-this-week one
c) Grades - the more students know, the more they can take ownership of their progress
d)Assignments - so they can't forget them in their locker
e)Textbook or digital resources that explain the concepts, so students have access to answers to their questions
f) Novels / other books - through Kindle and other Ereader apps, students can get an at-home copy
g)Discussion group page - where your students can answer each others' questions
h) Contact information - so they can reach you outside of class
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