Tuesday Teacher Tips - April 29, 2014 - Google as a Timer, Digital Citizenship & Summer Teacher Reads
Using Google as a Timer Check out this How-to video by Donnie Piercey - follow him on Twitter @MrPiercey Digital Citizenship as a Way of Life, Not Just a Lesson Here at the end of the year kids tend to be a bit “squirrely”, and we as teachers might find that we are letting things slide that we would not have at the beginning of the year. When it comes to technology in our classrooms – iPads, computers, SmartBoards etc – it’s time to double down our efforts to keep our kids and technology safe. While it wouldn’t be good practice to introduce new rules surrounding technology, it is the perfect time to take a look at what is working and what isn’t so that you can make good adjustments for next year. Even though our students have grown up with technology, that does not mean they necessarily understand social skills that accompany the use of technology in different situations. It’s always a good idea to encourage kids to: Be Responsible with technol