Classroom Management Tips
iPad Management Tips and Tricks
(adapted from Midway ISD)
You can’t over communicate! Repeat yourself often. Don’t forget to communicate with parents too.
Set clear behavior expectations- daily. Insure students understand what proper iPad handling looks like in your classroom and on your team.
Have established procedures in your classroom. Students should have cues to know when the iPads should be in use or stowed away until needed. (Red Apple sign= iPads away / Green Apple sign= iPads in use)
Ask yourself, “What do the students need to learn?” Design lessons based on what students need to learn. Consider options that were not available before they had iPads and then find the best way to utilize the iPads for meeting your objectives.
Help your students get organized. Tools like Google Drive, Notability, and Canvas will help your students keep track of their notes, assignments, and for knowing when assignments are due. They can also facilitate turning in assignments to you to view and grade.
Practice your lesson/activity/workflow. Find the flaws in your lesson plan and make adjustments.
Actively manage your classroom. Walk around and interact with your students during lessons.
It’s OK not to use the iPad sometimes. Not every lesson or activity is best suited for the iPad.
Sub Plans. Remember subs should not be expected to know how to use the iPads. Plan alternate activities unless you know they are comfortable using the iPads and you have provided detailed instructions for iPad management and detailed lesson plans.
Always have a Plan B. Technology is awesome, but sometimes issues may happen. Plan to have a “Plan B” ready to go that doesn’t require technology and for use by subs.
(adapted from Midway ISD)
You can’t over communicate! Repeat yourself often. Don’t forget to communicate with parents too.
Set clear behavior expectations- daily. Insure students understand what proper iPad handling looks like in your classroom and on your team.
Have established procedures in your classroom. Students should have cues to know when the iPads should be in use or stowed away until needed. (Red Apple sign= iPads away / Green Apple sign= iPads in use)
Ask yourself, “What do the students need to learn?” Design lessons based on what students need to learn. Consider options that were not available before they had iPads and then find the best way to utilize the iPads for meeting your objectives.
Help your students get organized. Tools like Google Drive, Notability, and Canvas will help your students keep track of their notes, assignments, and for knowing when assignments are due. They can also facilitate turning in assignments to you to view and grade.
Practice your lesson/activity/workflow. Find the flaws in your lesson plan and make adjustments.
Actively manage your classroom. Walk around and interact with your students during lessons.
It’s OK not to use the iPad sometimes. Not every lesson or activity is best suited for the iPad.
Sub Plans. Remember subs should not be expected to know how to use the iPads. Plan alternate activities unless you know they are comfortable using the iPads and you have provided detailed instructions for iPad management and detailed lesson plans.
Always have a Plan B. Technology is awesome, but sometimes issues may happen. Plan to have a “Plan B” ready to go that doesn’t require technology and for use by subs.