Classroom+Management

= **TOOLS FOR USING LAPTOPS IN THE CLASSROOM** =
 * =====Make sure students know and understand instructional expectations before laptops are permitted to be used.=====
 * =====Let the students know when and when not to have their laptops out for use=====
 * =====Arrange your classroom so that you're able to see all laptop screens easily=====
 * =====Set limits for which resources students are permitted to access during specific lessons and communicate this to students before the activity begins=====
 * =====Have clear procedures in place for what to do when something isn't working. Should students ask peers or you for help? Should they be sent to tech support?=====
 * =====Time students as they take out and set up their laptops and let them know you're doing it. Most classes can get set up in 4 minutes or less=====
 * =====Test the sites you plan to use ahead of time. Make sure your school isn't filtering a resource you need=====
 * =====Work through your lesson to determine which tech skills are necessary for successful completion=====
 * =====If you have a projector, use it to project the class "to do" list and time frame=====
 * =====Use post it notes post-it notes as a tool for when students have questions. This allows them to post the post-it notes on top of the laptops when they have a question which will allow the teacher to see and walk over to help=====
 * =====Try to hold off from having students taking notes on their laptops, which can lead to multitasking. Use laptops for project or research use=====
 * =====Daily sign off sheets. Let your students know what you expect to see what they have completed for the day.=====
 * =====Consistency. Be consistent with rules and how laptops are used=====