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Laptops for Learning

Laptops for Learning. Kathryn O’Sullivan Head Teaching and Learning North Sydney Girls High School. Laptops for Learning Key Messages. Laptops for Learning Key Messages. They will be excited and they will want to use them Talk to students – what do they want to learn, how do

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Laptops for Learning

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  1. Laptops for Learning Kathryn O’Sullivan Head Teaching and Learning North Sydney Girls High School

  2. Laptops for Learning Key Messages

  3. Laptops for Learning Key Messages • They will be excited and they will want to use them • Talk to students – what do they want to learn, how do • they want to learn? • Students walk into the classroom equipped with a range of • skills and experiences • Encourage students to problem solve • Support and encourage peer teaching.

  4. Laptops for Learning Key Messages • Don’t be afraid to take risks, experiment and explore • Start small • Take on the role as the ‘coach’ • Start downloading and filing resources • You don’t need to know how to use all the software • Planning your lessons takes time upfront but saves time • down the track • Support each other • Don’t be afraid to ask for help • Always have a plan B.

  5. Laptops for Learning Key Messages • Try to get the students to use the technology to • construct an original artefact that demonstrates their • understanding of a concept/idea • Teach them to summarise (Inspiration is good for this) • Pre-search and have specific links for students • You don’t have to use the laptop for the whole lesson.

  6. Laptops for Learning Key Messages • Set classroom rules • Provide the students with the ‘how to’ instructions • Move around the room • Allow time for students to back up their work.

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