Classroom Management Digital Tools

WCPSS Convergence 2020 Session Agenda:
  1. What does classroom management/ed tech research say? How do you align with best practices?
  2. Practitioner Tips and Tricks and Tools
  3. Scenarios for Discussion 
WCPSS Convergence 2020

Classroom Behavior

Behavior Tracking

• Classcraft
• Class Dojo
• Great Behavior Game

Noise Level

• Bouncy Balls
• Too Noisy app

Administrative Tasks & Space Management

Parent Communication

• Bloomz
• Remind

Organizing Space

• Classroom Architect (Flash)
• Class Charts (free to try)
• Classroom Setup (Flash)
• Mega Seating Plan 

Classroom Business

• Flippity random name selector
• Random Name Picker
​• ​Random Name Selector
• Signup Genius
• ​Stickpick app ($)

Academic Work

Collaboration

• Aww app 
• Google Docs and Slides
​• Jamboard app 
​• Linoit
​​• Padlet

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Interactive Delivery

• Actively Learn
• EdPuzzle
• NearPod
​• Peardeck
• PlayPosit
​• VoiceThread

Curation of Content

• Google Sites
• LiveBinders
• ​Pearltrees
​• ​​Symbaloo
• TES Blendspace
​• ​Wakelet
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Learning Management

• Canvas
• Google Classroom
• Schoology
• Seesaw

Flashcards

• Baamboozle
• ​Studystack
• Quizlet
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Student Response

• Flipgrid
• ​Google Forms
• Kahoot!
​• ​Plickers
• ​​Socrative
• Quizziz

Additional Tech Tool Lists

• ​AASL Best Websites for Teaching and Learning (be sure to click on previous years)
• AASL Best Apps for Teaching and Learning (be sure to check out previous years' winners)
• Chrome Apps and Extensions
• Common Sense Media Top Picks
• EdSurge Product Index
​• Free Tech for Teachers - Richard Byrne 

References



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Clarity Innovations. (2019). K-12 blueprints: BYOD. Retrieved from https://www.k12blueprint.com/toolkits/byod

Cochrane, T., Antonczak, L., Keegan, H., & Narayan, V. (2014). Riding the wave of BYOD: Developing a framework for creative pedagogies: Association for learning technology journal. Research in Learning Technology, 22 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/rlt.v22.24637

Collier-Meek, M., Johnson, A. H., Sanetti, L. H., & Takuya, M. (2019). Identifying critical components of classroom management implementation. School Psychology Review, 48(4), 348-361. doi:http://dx.doi.org.prox.lib.ncsu.edu/10.17105/SPR-2018-0026.V48-4

​Cortez, M. B. (n.d.). Classroom Tech Use Is on the Rise [#Infographic]. EdTech: Focus on K-12. Retrieved from https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2017/09/classroom-tech-use-rise-infographic

Davis, V. (2019, May 13). 22 Top Tips for Better Classrom Management. [Blogpost]. Retrieved from https://www.coolcatteacher.com/22-top-tips-for-better-classroom-management/.

Ferguson, J. M., & Oigara, J. N. (2017). IPads in the classroom: What do teachers think?. International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education (IJICTE), 13(4), 74-86.

Fitts, T. H. (2015). Teacher implementation of mobile learning initiative at a sixth grade school: A phenomenological study (Order No. 3718894). Available from Education Database. (1713693609). Retrieved from https://proxying.lib.ncsu.edu/index.php/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.prox.lib.ncsu.edu/docview/1713693609?accountid=12725

Grant, M. M., Tamim, S., Brown, D. B., Sweeney, J. P., Ferguson, F. K., & Jones, L. B. (2015). Teaching and learning with mobile computing devices: Case study in K-12 classrooms. TechTrends, 59(4), 32-45. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/

​Koehler, M. & Mishra, P. (2009). What is Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK)?. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 9(1), 60-70. Waynesville, NC USA: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education. Retrieved January 14, 2020 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/29544/.

Parsons, D., & Adhikari, J. (2016). Bring your own device to secondary school: The perceptions of teachers, students, and parents. The Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 14(1), 66-80. Retrieved from ERIC database. (EJ1099110).

Parsonson, B. S. (2012). Evidence-Based Classroom Behaviour Management Strategies. Kairaranga, 13(1), 16-23.

Robacker, C. M., Rivera, C. J., & Warren, S. H. (2016). A Token Economy Made Easy Through ClassDojo. Intervention in School and Clinic, 52(1), 39–43. https://doi.org/10.1177/1053451216630279

Smith, D., Fisher, D., & Frey, N. (2015). Better than carrots or sticks: Restorative practices for positive classroom management. ASCD.

Smith, J. (2019, June 27). Chromebook Contract Poster. [Blog post]. Retrieved from www.thetechieteacher.net/2019/06/chromebook-contract-poster.html.

Terada, Y.  (2019, August 7). 8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips. Edutopia. Retrieved from
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