Best Classroom Practices for Using Air Slates

1. Please use the action buttons below to navigate through this show as needed An Interactive Learning Module Created by Instructional Technology Specialist Kim Ramsey Best Classroom Practices for Using Air Slates

2. Instructions: • Navigation buttons at bottom of the slides can be used to change the slides if necessary • Please use ESC key on keyboard at any time to exit • Time Duration: 8 minutes

3. Objective: • This self paced interactive learning module will provide you with best practices for using an interactive air slate in the classroom. • This module will provide you with information regarding how all classes can utilize the Air Slate.

4. Air Slate Defined: • Air Slates are interactive tools used in the classroom that allow teachers and students to have control of the computer/projector screen without using a mouse. • They are blank “slates” that utilize an electronic pen to write/draw on projection screens in the classroom.

5. How do teachers use the Air Slate? • Teachers use it as a tool to free them from the computer and projector area of room. • Slates allow teachers freedom to teach and simultaneously stand by students as they work. • Teachers use slates to work “hands free” in order to utilize more visual aids/ manipulatives.

6. How can students use Air Slates? • Students can answer questions on the screen when using the slate. • Students visually share their responses as they work on the slate. • Students with slates are allowed to interact easily with class members.

7. What are best classroom practices for when a student is using the Air Slate? • Student who are not using the slate work on individual white boards, construction paper, in groups, with manipulatives, etc. • Other students who are waiting for their turn must be engaged in other ways.

8. What are best practices for teachers using an Air Slate? • Teachers should have a back up plan in case the slate malfunctions • Teachers need to have a participation system to ensure all students access the slate during a class day. • A plan for increase of student response time when writing on the slate should be in place.

9. Can the Air Slate be used in all classes? Click on the letter of the class that you feel does *NOT* have a way to use the Air Slate: A:PE B:Social Studies C:Music D:Health E:I think all classes can have uses for the slate!

10. Summary • Air Slates are great wireless tools that help teachers become more mobile and accessible to students. • Air Slates are interactive engagement tools that allow students to participate more in the learning environment. • Air Slates can be used in all classes in many ways.