Technology+Tools+for+Effective+Classroom+Management

= Technology Tools for Effective Classroom Management = // Help students build good learning habits! //

// Wednesday, July 31, 2013 // // 9 AM - 3 PM //
 * Summer 2013 Professional Development **

** Objectives: **

 * Define "classroom management" and identify various classroom management strategies.
 * Explore several technology tools to help improve student behavior and build good learning habits.
 * Get hands-on experience with a few technology tools.



Pre-Session Activity - Please Do!

 * 1) Get an Edmodo account at http://www.edmodo.com.
 * Sign up for a free teacher account if you do not have one. The group code to join the //Technology Tools for Effect Classroom Management// group will be provided in the beginning of the session.
 * If you already have a teacher Edmodo account, the group code to join the //Technology Tools for Effect Classroom Management// group will be provided in the beginning of the session.
 * 1) Get a Google account at http://www.google.com and make sure you have access to Google Drive.
 * If you don't have a Google account, please create one. Make sure to bring this ID and password with you to the session.
 * If you do have a Google account, please make sure to bring this ID and password with you to the session.
 * In your Edmodo account, click the Library icon. Then click on Google Drive. Allow Edmodo to connect with your Google Drive account.
 * 1) On your smart phone download and install from the app store (Apple, Google Play, etc.). Note: They are all Free.
 * 2) Class DoJo
 * 3) Socrative Student
 * 4) One of the following QR code readers, if you don't already have one:
 * 5) Scan (Android/IOS)
 * 6) Barcode Scanner (Android)
 * 7) QR Reader for iPhone

Session Question Parking Lot:
Please click here to access a web page where you will be able to post the questions that you have during the session. These questions will be reviewed for answers at the end of each part of today's session.

//** *Video: David Spade Uses Classroom Management **//
 * Introduction **


 * Part I - Classroom Management: Strategies and Definition **
 * A Definition of Classroom Management
 * Some Classroom Management Strategies: // ***Video: New teacher:** @https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/new-teacher-classroom-management //


 * Some Resources (in no particular order): **
 * //Pintarest//: @http://pinterest.com/weareteachers/classroom-management-tricks/
 * //Edutopia//: @http://www.edutopia.org/classroom-management-resource-guide (flyer in Edmodo folder)
 * //Five Classroom Management Tips for Every Teacher//: @http://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/
 * Dr. Robert Kizlik: @http://www.adprima.com/managing.htm
 * //Power, Fun, Freedom//: http://www.the-teachers-lounge.com/blog/category/positive-classroom-management
 * Search //Edmodo// for "classroom management"
 * //AllThingsLearning//: http://allthingslearning.wordpress.com/tag/classroom-management

//** Activity 1 **// // Click on the link for your group to access the instruction document. There are two tasks for your group to complete in the allotted time. //
 * Group 1
 * Group 2
 * Group 3
 * Group 4

- **Hardware and Equipment Tools**
 * Part II - Classroom Management: Technology Tools **
 * Sample Google Spreadsheet Classroom Equipment Sign-out

- **Local Area Network Tools**

- **Classroom Tools** media type="custom" key="23540098"

//Complete one or more of the following activities://
 * Part III - Create Student Engaging Activities from the Technology Tools **

//**Activity 2: QR Codes**// - click here for instructions on how to complete this activity.

//**Activity 3: ThingLink**// - click here for instructions on how to complete this activity.

//**Activity 4: Socrative**// - click here for instructions on how to complete this activity.


 * ADDITIONAL RESOURCES**
 * Classroom Management Techniques with Technology