Transcript Maximizing Classroom Time Using the Internet

Using the Internet to
MAXIMIZE
Instruction Time
presented by:
Denton ISD
Curriculum Technology Specialists:
Carolyn Thomson- McMath Middle School
Leslie Taylor- Calhoun Middle School
Ronnie Yeatts- Crownover Middle School
One Stop Shop
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Classroom Expectations
Behavior Plans/Contracts
Calendars
Tutorial schedule
Upcoming events/projects
Project examples
Rubrics/expectations
Daily assignments (if absent or lost)
Notes
Handouts
Enforcing Learning
• Examples and/or lessons accessible through
the Internet 24/7
• Post selected projects on the web for
reinforcement.
• Promote good work by posting student
projects, rewarding students who do an
excellent job of learning and teaching.
• Alternative sites for learning (textbooks)
Provide Study Opportunities
• Post a review sheet or Powerpoint
• Post “mock” or previous test
• Post interactive “test” or games to
review important facts or links to
those sites.
• Answers to previous homework or
test
Promote Parent Involvement
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Parents will know what’s expected
Parents will know what’s due
Parents will know how you graded
Parents will be able to contact you more
easily
• Parents will know when tutorials are
• Parents will be involved in their child’s
learning
Make Learning Fun
• Find websites that make learning fun.
• Set up a classroom blog
• Pictures of field trips with examples.
(virtual or real)
• Class pictures of students on tasks.
• Celebrate learning with hall of fame.
Great Examples
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Mrs. Peebles, Science – Grade 7
Mr. Rose, Science – Grade 8
Mr. Trout, Texas History 7
Mr. Trulsson, Science – Grade 8
Mr. Ricken, Science – Grade 7
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Ms. Hughes, World Geography Grades 10
Ms. Attaya, Grade 1
Ms. Walkup, Art
Miss Griner, Kindergarten