This document outlines Travis Bensing's approach to creating an effective classroom environment that incorporates technology. It discusses establishing clear rules and expectations for technology use, engaging lessons that promote creativity and problem solving skills, optimally organizing the physical classroom, and creating a differentiated learning experience. The overall goals are to keep students focused and on task, allow them to learn at their own pace, and continuously improve the integration of available technology tools and applications.
2. Clear Rules and Expectations for Technology
Use
• 45 the screen
• Close the computer
• Move around the room
• Have clear penalties for misuse of technology
• Recognize on task behavior
3. Engaging Lessons
• Promote Creativity
• Develop Problem Solving Skills
• Make connections to real life scenarios
• Keep students on their toes
4. Room Organization
• Give myself an easy way to get to each student
• Give myself a vantage point to see all computers at one time.
5. Create the Optimal Learning Experience for
Everyone
• Allow students to learn at their own speed
• Differentiate Instruction
• Provide resources for students to use at home
• Experiment with a flipped classroom!
6. Keep on Trying…
• Find the Applications and tools that work best for my classroom
• Always be willing to try something new
• Have fun with the technology that is available
