Schoology NEXT 2017

Provide your stakeholders with historical perspective regarding the rise of technology and 1:1 classrooms. This session will look at past examples of how our society has adopted new technologies and use that perspective to think realistically about ways to manage technology safely in schools. The session will include tips for classroom management, 1:1 policies, and parenting advice in the digital age.

Objectives:

• A historical perspective about the speed and extent at which technology has grown.
• An understanding of why it is so hard for parents and teachers to manage students who are always connected.
• Tips on how to advocate for a 1:1 environment.
• Common mistakes in regulating the use of technology.
• Tips for helping students develop good habits in the use of technology.
• Tips for parents on managing devices at home.