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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Walker, Zachary. | Rosenblatt, Kara. | McMahon, Donald.
Title: Teaching the last backpack generation: a mobile technology handbook for secondary educators / Zachary Walker, Kara Rosenblatt, Donald McMahon.
Description: Thousand Oaks: Corwin, a SAGE Company, [2016] | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2015028970 | ISBN 9781506321523 (binding spiral)
Subjects: LCSH: Education, Secondary—Computer network resources. | Education, Secondary—Curricula. | Mobile communication systems in education. | Educational technology.
Classification: LCC LB1044.87 .W36 2016 | DDC 371.33—dc23 LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2015028970
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Contents
3 IntroductionWelcome!How to Use This WorkbookDefinitionPurposeUnique FeaturesGeneral FeaturesBenefitsHere Is What You’ll LearnGlossary of TermsBackchannel—Screencasting—Learning Management System (LMS)—Universal Design for Learning—Whiteboarding—Current Research on Mobile TechnologyReflection QuestionsResearch Reports
4 1. The Basics of Teaching With TechnologyClassroom Management StrategiesThe 5 Percent RuleStrategies for Working With TechnologyChoosing a Learning Management System (LMS)• Classroom Case: Using an LMSManaging Multiple Devices in the ClassroomMost Common Mobile Device PlatformsHelping Everyone and Their Learning Tools Play Nicely TogetherA Few of the Many Cross-Platform Tools• Classroom Case: A Reluctant Teacher Jumps Into BYOD Feet First!Professional Development Reminders
5 2. The Basics of DevicesMobile DevicesDefinitionThings We Like About ThemThe Device Settings: Get Started HereThink About the Following QuestionsA Few BasicsUsing the Accessibility Features of iOSVision Accessibility FeaturesGuided AccessVoiceOverSpeak SelectionUsing the Restrictions Features of iOSReviewing the RestrictionsProjecting Your DeviceProjecting Your iPad Without Apple TVProjecting Chromebooks and Android DevicesThe Mobile Device as an Interactive WhiteboardDefinitionThings We Like About ItWhiteboard Apps We RecommendControl Your Computer and Project a Whiteboard From Your iPadSelf-Check on Projecting Your Device and Interactive WhiteboardingStudent Response Systems and Backchannel DiscussionsDefinitionsThings We Like About ThemStudent Response Systems We Recommend• Classroom Case: Using TodaysMeet in Class
6 3. Strategies for the ClassroomSimple-to-Use Strategies SheetsStrategy 1: How to Use PhotosDefinitionThings We Like About ItGetting Started With Photos• Classroom Case: A Day in the LifeStrategy 2: How to Use TextingDefinitionThings We Like About It• Classroom Case: Using Text Speak and Slang to Teach VocabularyStrategy 3: How to Use VideoDefinitionThings We Like About It• Classroom Case: Student Video Previews• Classroom Case: Hooking Parabolas• Classroom Case: Rapping on Divisibility Rules• Classroom Case: Video Vocab and Smackdown for All Learners• Classroom Case: Year in ReviewStrategy 4: How to Use QR, AR, and Other Scannable TechnologyDefinitionThings We Like About ItThings to Know About AR• Classroom Case: Helpful Hint Videos Via AurasmaStrategy 5: How to Use GamingDefinitionThings We Like About ItIntroducing Games Into Your Classroom• Classroom Case: The Coders Speak About Game CreationStrategy 6: How to Use GoogleAdvantages of a Google IDFive Gigs of Cloud Storage With Google Drive!Google Chrome and Chromebooks: Swiss Army Knives for the InternetUseful Chrome Apps and Extensions• Classroom Case: How Many Google Searches Does It Take?• Classroom Case: Zeitgeist in ClassStrategy 7: How to Use Google DocsDefinitionThings We Like About ItHow to Get Add-Ons in Google DocsTen Great Google Docs Add-OnsWhat Can You Do With Google Docs?• Classroom Case: Feedback Made EasyStrategy 8: How to Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Google EarthDefinitionThings We Like About ItStrategy 9: How to Use the CloudDefinitionThings We Like About ItDropboxGoogle Drive• Classroom Case: Clouds to CollaborateStrategy 10: How to Use Digital Assistants (Such as Siri)DefinitionThings We Like About It• Classroom Case: No Writing or Typing in Class for a DayStrategy 11: How to Use TwitterDefinitionThings We Like About It• Classroom Case: Using Twitter for ReflectionStrategy 12: Supporting Students With Special NeedsAccommodations and ModificationsToo Many Terms!Strategy 13: Universal Design for Learning (UDL)DefinitionUDL and TechnologyBroad UDL GuidelinesStrategy 14: Read-Aloud TestingLimitations of Teacher Read-AloudStrategy 15: Accessible Educational Materials (AEM)DefinitionProviding AEM for LearnersGetting AEM Materials on Mobile Devices• Classroom Case: EduCreations for Students With Special NeedsReviewing Our WorkStrategy 16: A Few Other Random Ideas (Sorry—We Couldn’t Help Ourselves)• Classroom Case: Trending Events and Academic Discourse• Classroom Case: My First Classroom Video Experience• Classroom Case: Draw My Life
7 4. Lesson PlanningHow to Use the Lesson Plan TemplatesDay/Date Section—Big Ideas/Goals—Technology Section—Reminder