Due to the lack of technology in my most recent classroom, I have to label myself in the Entry and Substitution areas approaching the next level up.  Overall I was in control of the technology when I project information onto the whiteboard.

With the new acquisition of Chrome books for my classroom, I would like to steadily climb the ladder of areas to the highest points.  It would then be my job to direct and guide the students to  a higher order level of thinking in their work.

To reach higher levels I would need to completely overall my classroom procedures and lesson plans.  Previously my attempts at using technology were met with frustration and confusion.  I think it was due to my jumping in with both feet and a lack of high quality information.

How Would Technology Change My Classroom

How could you adapt or change one of your current class/course policies to reflect a moving mindset? Is this a change you are willing to make? Why or Why not?


I did not have immediate access to good technology in my classroom.  My broken down netbooks often caused more headache than anything.  I even promised my largest class that we would never get those things out again.

Because of my lack of technology, I would love to integrate BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) to class.  I had some troubles with students using their cell phones for texting and games during class so I never tried it.  The majority of my students never showed me they had the maturity to handle their phones in class as it was.  Students had them hidden under desks, behind books, and tucked in sleeves.  In a class of 30 when I was attached to the computer (using technology), I found it difficult to manage cell phone use.

To intergrate BYOD into a classroom, a strict set of rules would need to be put into place.  I've done some research on BYOD already through Pinterest.  I found this poster at 
http://blogs.fcps.net/byod/2013/03/11/byod-and-classroom-management-help/

I think the website also has some good tips on BYOD classroom management. Check it out.

I need to continue to do more research on what I would do with BYOD.  I love the idea of polling students for answers to give me an accurate percentage of their understanding.  Or using polls and surveys for an agree or disagree pre-reading assignment.  I think the ideas of endless to technology.

Thanks for reading!

I'll be honest.  I am starting this blog as a requirement to a class I am taking about blending technology in the classroom.  Maybe this will turn into something of value!

The class is about integrating more technology into our classroom and possibly going completely online with class materials and information.  Its the wave of the future people.

I am a high school English teacher and just finished my first long term job teaching English 9 and 10.  My classroom was very limited on technology.  I had a desktop computer hooked to a projector and my students has access to outdated and damaged netbooks.  I tried a few times to use them as a class but ended up with more headaches.

My experience with technology in the classroom is pretty limited and I know I need to learn more.  However I am really excited and willing to learn.  I purchased an IPad to try out in my classroom next year.  I'm devouring lots of information on apps to get ready for the next school year!