Does anyone besides me remember when this was how we were supposed to deliver curriculum? Expose them to everything, teach them not much.
That is how I feel this summer. I have been to 5 tech conferences in 6 weeks. I have participated in numerous twitter chats, google hangouts and communities for conferences I could not attend.
And now my head spins.
I know about GAFE & Periscope & twitter in the classroom & goformative & PBS learning media & &&.... I know about all these great tools, but I DON'T know how to use them. Much.
So as much as I love the learning. I have to stop. I need to focus. But how do I decide what to use? I have to figure out what I think will work best for me & my kids. So, here goes.
2 Focus areas (ok, maybe 3)
First, Class Dojo is my go-to for all things class management. Parent communication made easy. Documentation and data collection in a snap. Kids love it, I love it and I know this one pretty well. That's a comfort.
Next, GAFE. I have been working hard to get Chromebook funding for my students. I don't have enough (do we ever?) but I have some so I will concentrate on using the many fine apps to transform the way I deliver content and kids show mastery of that content. No small task.
Last, SMALL bits of screencasting, locating already produced content and student apps/tools for them to use as they dive into this digitized third-grade classroom.
All the while knowing that what really matters is that they know I love them & believe they can do anything.
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