Classroom Management in a

BYODUpper School Tech Talk #2

Jan. 6, 2014

Top 10 Tips for Classroom Management in a BYOD

#1. You are the teacher in the classroom!• Set clear expectations of WHEN students will be using

devices in your classroom, and when they wont!• Laptop Lids to 45 degrees or tablets turned over when ever you

want to give verbal instructions• Close your lid when you really want to make an important point!• Have students turn "knees towards me" when you are giving

instruction.• Devices are used only at teacher discretion

Top 8 Tips used and edited with permission from Edina Public Schools, Edina, MN.https://sites.google.com/a/apps.edina.k12.mn.us/bridge-to-byod-professional-development/integration-management-resources

3#2. Ask 3 Before Me.

• Students should ask three other students how to do something before asking the teacher. Especially w/ BYOD, students can assist each other.

#3. What is the analog equivalent?

• How do you handle students’ off task behaviors without technology? Often, the solution for students misusing the technology will be similar.

• Also useful when a student is without his/her computer for the day.

#4. Bring it out when they need it. Put it away when they don’t.

#5. You do not need to know how to use every device/tool. But you should know what they can do. 

• Students will know how their device works and the teacher will not have to be responsible for understanding how each device works.  

#6 Walk Around! 

• If you are walking around, students are more likely to be on task and ask questions, than if you are sitting behind your desk.

B#7 Always have a "Plan B“

• Some days, things will not work for both tech and non-tech infused lessons. When that happens, it's important to be flexible and have an alternative lesson at hand.

#8 Communicate what will you allow the kids to do when they are done with classwork.

 Here is a good list!

#9. If you plan to lecture, consider having the students take collaborative notes with GoogleDrive or Mindmeister.

#10. Relax.

• You’ve been through more difficult challenges. Smile and be open to learning something new.

Images from Microsoft.com unless otherwise stated.

More Resources

• Irving ISD Teacher Interviews - http://www.irvingisd.net/one2one/classroom_management/cm_interviews.htm

• TVS MS/US Teacher Tech Resources Livebinder – http://www.livebinders.com/edit/index/969958?id=969958