BYOD iPads

Very important to reflect and evaluate own learning.

My thoughts: I agree that teachers need to use technology more in class. But the teachers need to be trained in the use of the technology so they can teacher the class and how to use the technology. Because most teachers these days can’t use the computers and the other technology they have and that’s because they haven’t been trained or taught in how to use the technology. Also having technology and things that are more fun for the students will help them learn and make them want to come to school each day to learn. Right now school and classes are boring so having something different would help a bunch and it would make us want to learn and want to come to school. Also I think that if each kid was given a laptop for their entire school career that would help kids learn and it would also help them get their homework done and projects done on time. Some kids once they leave school they don’t have access to a computer so they can’t do their homework at home. But if they had a laptop they could start the homework and school and then when they get home they already have the worked start and they can work at it at home. Also sometimes if you start a project at school you can’t always get it home but if you had a laptop you could have it at home and be able to work on it and get it done for class the next day.

A simple infographic that helps students understand "the road to digital literacy". Designed by the Adams 12 Five Star Schools this infographic discusses digital citizenship, technology literacy and information literacy as the components of digital literacy. 

* Information Literacy includes the ability to find, evaluate and use information

* Technology Literacy is the use of software and the multitude of online options available to create digital products

* Digital Citizenship is the ability to use technology appropriately and responsibly

Digital Literacy " is an often used term comparable to "21st century skills".  It encompasses the skills our students need to be productive, successful citizens.

This infographic comes from We Are Teachers and provides information from a survey on game based learning in the classroom.

You might also want to check out their website for more information on game based learning, including sections on: How Game Based Learning is Different; Games for the Interactive White Board; Make Game Based Learning Work; and Games and Technology.

The link to the resources listed above (and others) is http://www.weareteachers.com/hot-topics/topics-in-education/game-on. ;

What do you think?