How long does it take to setup 35 laptops?
“It took me 40 minutes to get the kids on the computers,” is a common refrain that I hear from
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Best Practices
Lesson Hooks: How soon can you get (them) started?
Think of every start to your class as a first impression. Call it a hook, bell ringer, lesson opener, anticipatory
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10. Let them Teach the Class Many teachers still insist on being the “sage on the stage” rather than cede
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7. Let them Have a Break 90 minutes is a LONG time for today’s students to focus on anything, even
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6. Let them Use their Technology Oh boy do a lot of us struggle with this one. I know a
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5. Let them Pick their Product From a management standpoint, it’s very convenient to dictate to students how they will
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4. Let them Pick their Project Topic Many teachers pick topics for their students for various logistical and sometimes stereotypical
Read More7 Tips for Conducting a Lesson with Technology
As I set out in my new job, I quickly realized that many teachers were getting frustrated with using technology
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