Intro to TECHNOLOGY TOOLS

Berkmar Middle

Fall 2013

Classroom Technology Tools

• SMART boards• SMART response systems• Ladybug document camera• Desktop/Laptop Computers• Personal Device (PD)

• Bring your own headphones. (student agenda p. 6)

SMART Boards & Response Systems

• Instruction• Activities and Games• Presentations

• Pretests/Surveys• Formative Assessments• Benchmark Assessments

Desktops/Laptops

• Instruction• Research (media links)• Activities and Games• Web Quests

• Log-in with student # & password (can be reset by teacher)

• eClass – academic courses, online textbooks, grades, etc…

Personal Devices (BYOD)

• Must have signed agreement to have access through GCPS Wifi

• Devices must be off during the school day until your teacher gives you permission to turn them on for an instructional activity in that class

• Access Wifi with BMS log-in & password (can be reset by teacher)

Technology Expectations

• GCPS Student Handbook p. 30• Technology used for educational

purposes only.• Your access is NOT private or

confidential in any way.• Access is a privilege, not a right…

treat this learning tool with respect.

Digital Footprint

What is a digital footprint? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHYkWtI7004

What are the hopes of students with more access to technology?

Questions?

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