Two Sides to Technology Poster

We have been discussing the two sides to your technological life since the first day of class.  We will start our week off with a Kahoot to get us thinking about this topic.  Why is this so important?  Why do I bring this up again now?  Let's think about the time of the year.  Many of you celebrate holidays in the month of December which involve the tradition of gift giving.  In past years, many students have received "technology" related gifts such as iPads, iPods, cell phones, tablets, laptops, game consoles, etc...  I have noticed an increasing number of students use their "School/Professional" accounts on these newly acquired gifts.  It is important for you all to understand that separation between your two sides.  You are NOT to use any school accounts on or for personal technology.  In other words, you CANNOT use your school Apple ID on a new iPad you get for Christmas!!!  

This week the employees of BISILT.com have an important job!!  You will create posters to display in our school sharing this important message.  You will work in a group to get this job done and will be provided with all the resources you need.  It is important this job be completed on time!!  I have shared links to the resources you will get on day one this week just in case you would like to take a look and start thinking!

I cannot wait to share our finished products with our school community!  

Project Outline

Project Rubric

Materials Wish List

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Let's Talk iPads @BIS!

Many school systems across the country and around the world have initiated programs which have brought iPads in to their classrooms.  How are they being used?  Do students seem to be performing better in these schools?  Is the cost worth it?  These and many other questions have been part of discussions in systems including ours.  Let's listen to "What Students Think About Using iPads in School."

Last week we were unable to get to our iPad readiness activities; so we will start them this week. Check out this video.  We will take a moment to share your thoughts and then you will work with your "cubicle mates" to complete a TK-W-L chart. This week we will also have our first discussion about Cooperative Learning Groups.  There are four roles or jobs within each group.  You will each play a role and throughout the year you will all have an opportunity to try out each role.  Will you be the "leader" "reader", "scribe" or "reporter"?  Your iPad intro will end with a matching activity which you will complete within a cooperative learning group.

During class two this week you will take the first part our our DDM pre-assessment using a site called Learning.com.  Your log in is exactly the same as X2 log in.  You will need to select "Barnstable" as your district.  There is nothing you can do to prepare for this except read carefully, think about your choices, and take your time.  When you finish your DDM, you can take a look at the information on this year's Doodle4Google contest and get started on your submission.

By the way, you are doing a great job so far at bisilt.com.  We had a great discussion during one of our shifts last week.  As a result, starting in October I will select an "Employee of the Week."  His/her photo will be displayed outside our room.  I can't wait to see who will be the first one of you to have your photo on the wall!  In addition, I will be selecting a "Shift of the Month."
Have a super week!!    Mrs. White:)