In order for students to use technology in the classroom, it is important to have a set of rules and guidelines for the students to follow when using the technology.
Have a set of rules and guidelinesMake sure the students know the guidelines before they are able to use any technology. Have the guidelines or rules posted near or in the area where technology will be used for the students to see and refer too.
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Create an Acceptable Technology Use PolicyTo ensure that students are safe when using technology, and that they are using it correctly, create an Acceptable Technology Use Policy that for both students and parents to review and sign. This will let students and their parents know how important their safety is when using technology, and the importance of following the correct rules.
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Know your technologyIf you are going to use technology to enhance learning, it is important that you know how to use the technology the students will be using. This will allow you to make sure the technology rules are enforces, and to make sure students are safe when using the technology.
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Below are three great websites to help students understand classroom technology rules:
www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech044.shtml
www.weareteachers.com/10-classroom-technology-policies-that-work-2/
ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2011/07/06/the-seven-golden-rules-of-using-technology-in-schools/
www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech044.shtml
www.weareteachers.com/10-classroom-technology-policies-that-work-2/
ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2011/07/06/the-seven-golden-rules-of-using-technology-in-schools/
The videos below demonstrates examples of how to introduce classroom technology rules to your students.