Technology through Time

Byte Size Learning for teaching Online This blog is in the process of being updated.... I am pulling it out of the dust as a place to house more how to's for the coming weeks.  Here are your top 3 things to know: Setup a communication system with your students that everyone can use. Examples are:  Phone: simple phone calls to and from students and parents. Don't want to use your personal number? Create a Google Voice number . Also allows for text messaging. FREE  Google Hangouts : Instant messaging with a google account, audio conferencing or video conferencing.  FREE Zoom : Free web conferencing tool for video, audio or white board teaching. FREE with limits.  Setup a way for you to give lessons, and send and receive assignments. Examples are:  Use a lite Learning Management System, like Google Classroom or Schoology . Avoid using your email as it will get quickly cluttered and disorganized.  Be bold and ask for help to set-up a FREE Canvas course. (C

Byte Size Learning for Teaching Online Next steps? Considerations for equipment and access. In other words, do your students have access to Internet? Do they have a device of some kind? What is considered equitable? Let's start with Devices: Utilize tech administrators inventory lists and identify what devices you have that students can checkout (iPads, Chromebooks, Laptops).  Survey parents and families to see what they have access to so you can identify how and where to shift equipment. Not every student will need a device, you just want to make sure every student has access to a device.  Have your librarians or tech support draft a Device Checkout document students and parents can sign to checkout the equipment knowing there is a cost for replacement for loosing or damage. (If you need a sample one, contact me).  Next, Internet Access:  Using your survey data, identify how many students in your school(s) have access at home to Internet. Keep in mind they will