DLP Reflection Week 7: Collaboration is Key!
Hey all,
Guess what?!?!?!!? It's the Friday before Fall Break!!!!! Yes, cue the confetti people!!
Now, what that really means for a lot of educators (me included), is that I now have a week to catch up on all the things I am behind on for school. If that is the case for you, take at least one day to disconnect and have some non work related fun!
This week, one of the things I plan to catch up on are all the resources that I want to make for the teachers on my cycle. They will kind of be "Welcome Back" gifts for the first day back to school after the break.
In my school, many teachers have had to really work to get behavior and instructional procedures down before feeling that they could integrate some technology into their daily lessons. No, I know that integration of tech and behavior and instructional procedures can be taught at the same time, but every one is in a different place on the tech integration continuum.
With my teachers who are ready, I started by asking them what they want tech use to look like in their classrooms. Will students work collaboratively? Will you have a "charging station" for those with dead or dying computers? Will we need to reconfigure seating arrangements? Those are just some of the physical things that have to be taken into consideration. Then there is the instruction piece. Are the lessons, activities, or tasks that we are asking students to do or participate in with the use of technology things of substance with a clear purpose or connection to standards?
I loved the tips shared at this website (https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/routines-for-computer-use/) about strong instructional routines for computer use and will be using some of the tips when working with teachers to create a plan, charts, and other resources for their students.
Guess what?!?!?!!? It's the Friday before Fall Break!!!!! Yes, cue the confetti people!!
Now, what that really means for a lot of educators (me included), is that I now have a week to catch up on all the things I am behind on for school. If that is the case for you, take at least one day to disconnect and have some non work related fun!
This week, one of the things I plan to catch up on are all the resources that I want to make for the teachers on my cycle. They will kind of be "Welcome Back" gifts for the first day back to school after the break.
In my school, many teachers have had to really work to get behavior and instructional procedures down before feeling that they could integrate some technology into their daily lessons. No, I know that integration of tech and behavior and instructional procedures can be taught at the same time, but every one is in a different place on the tech integration continuum.
With my teachers who are ready, I started by asking them what they want tech use to look like in their classrooms. Will students work collaboratively? Will you have a "charging station" for those with dead or dying computers? Will we need to reconfigure seating arrangements? Those are just some of the physical things that have to be taken into consideration. Then there is the instruction piece. Are the lessons, activities, or tasks that we are asking students to do or participate in with the use of technology things of substance with a clear purpose or connection to standards?
I loved the tips shared at this website (https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/routines-for-computer-use/) about strong instructional routines for computer use and will be using some of the tips when working with teachers to create a plan, charts, and other resources for their students.
Confetti!!! I think it's a great idea to surprise teachers as they arrive back. The tips and resource you shared is amazing. Teachers are where they are and it's great to respect that and gently nudge. I love the questions you are asking to nudge. Asking questions and listening attentively is so important to coaching. I hope you have an enjoyable spring break!
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