Considerations when using technology in a classroom
by Ralph A
1. Environment
1.1. technological compability
1.2. back ups for the technology
1.3. parent feedback
1.4. parental permission
1.5. cell phone policy
1.6. technical support
1.7. teacher resource
1.8. PD for teachers
1.9. establishing an online community
1.10. air conditioning
1.11. changes to environment
2. Teachers
2.1. skill levels
2.2. look at content
2.3. look at what's appropriate
2.4. communication with colleagues
2.4.1. multi-use across different subject areas
2.4.2. cross curricular connections
2.4.3. collaboration with other teachers
2.5. teaching technology to students
2.5.1. technology outcomes
2.5.2. safe use of ICT
2.6. flexibility
2.7. proximity in class
2.8. procedures
3. Students
3.1. consider tech access for students at home
3.2. relevancy
3.3. student enjoyment
3.4. prior knowledge
3.5. students with special needs
3.6. left-handed mouse
3.7. job relevance
4. Issues
4.1. funding/ budget
4.2. copyright/ licensing
4.3. security
4.4. insurance
4.5. ratings
4.6. future applications
4.6.1. longevity
4.7. cyberbullying
4.8. consequences for inappropriate use
5. Lesson planning
5.1. look at what is available in the classroom
5.2. conversation with Admin
5.3. assess layout of classroom
5.3.1. set up
5.4. timing
5.4.1. timing constraints
5.5. awareness of content filters
5.6. reserve equipment ahead of time
5.7. enough equipment for everyone
5.8. to which stage of the lesson technology is used
5.9. monitoring
5.10. New node
5.11. individual students or groups
5.12. assessment
5.12.1. variation on assignments
5.12.2. showcase presentation
5.12.3. how and will you assess use of technology
5.12.4. positive reinforcement