Technology & Me

1. In the classroom

1.1. Positive structure around how to use devices

1.2. Interactive lessons

1.3. Live assessments

1.4. Recording and recalling data

1.5. Preparation for the future - non-existent jobs

1.6. Online learning (COVID)

1.7. Student passions

1.8. Collaboration of student learning

2. Moving forward

2.1. Build a resource bank

2.2. Understand ways to incorporate into daily lessons

2.3. Learn from others - including the students

2.4. Build relationships

2.5. Finding age appropriate activities

2.6. Collaboration of lesson planning

3. Experiences so far

3.1. Multiple years in a school where ALL children had an individual device

3.2. Multiple years in a school where there was 1 device per classroom

3.3. Practicum placements - minimal use of technology

3.3.1. Practicum placement - no devices used in the classroom - except for behaviour management

3.3.2. Practicum placment - devices shared between 4 classes

4. Concerns

4.1. Classroom technology cannot perform during scheduled lesson

4.2. Lack of resources for positive experiences

4.3. Too much screen time

4.4. Off-task behaviour

4.5. Support from school community

4.6. Appropriate resources