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Mauricio Fierro's curator insight,
August 2, 2014 10:06 AM
Check out 8 posters on best practice for digital devices!
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Is this a crazy idea? I have found it very effective. I usually spend a substantial amount of time the first class creating rules with the class. It starts the students thinking , bonding, and taki...
Beth Dichter's insight:
What happens when you ask the students to help set the rules for the year? More buy-in, ownership, asking students to think the first day, bonding of the class, responsibility...I am sure you will come up with more. Are you concerned about asking your students to do this? This infographic will provide many suggestions (a total of 27) that will walk you through the process, beginning with "The Why" and then moving to "The How."
Sue Alexander's curator insight,
August 24, 2013 9:53 AM
Mia's infographics are amazing resources. This classroom management tool is especially useful for those new to student voice. Here you find a flow-chart of steps to make the rule setting process efficient and the outcome a set of classroom expectations created and owned by the kids. 
KB...Konnected's curator insight,
September 16, 2013 3:36 AM
I have found that students will reinforce the rules with each other when they have actively participated in creating them. Just have to make sure that they do it respectfully. This is a win-win for everyone.
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Some questions to ask yourself before you publish anything online!
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Here is a quick glimpse of my sense of a brain-based middle school day based on Brain Rules, the bestselling book by molecular biologist John Medina. Following is a quick summary of the rules and key principles for educators.
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Beth Dichter's insight:
Today when you go into a school there may be computer labs or there may be laptop carts that stay within a classroom or are shared...but in either of these situation there is still a need for rules to help guide students. This infographic provides 10 rules, each with an image and limited text. Consider sharing it with your students digitally (or you may purchase one to hang up in the computer lab/classroom).
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Creative Something helps us touch that creative spark within us. This post looks back at some of the posts for 2011, ones you may find motivational or inspirational...a new blog to me, and perhaps to you.
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Do your students understand copyright rules when creating videos? Here is an animated film provided by YouTube that helps explain the realities.
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As more and more schools move towards a one-to-one classroom, the need for students to understand basic rules and routines around digital devices is critical. Find 8 printable posters that address the following rules.
* Eyes on your own screen
* Keep food and drink away from technology
* Respect the laptop
* Keep your password to yourself
* Think before you print
* Save your work!
* Leave tricky stuff to the experts
* Watch where you click (don't visit unapproved sites)
The visuals will help students understand (and hopefully remember) the rules.