Reflections on A Paperless Classroom
Theresa Fowler ~ 5th GradeOlive-Mary Stitt
Agenda
Technologies – overview onlyRegular UsesPaper/Time SavingsAdditional AdvantagesChallenges & Responses
Overall Reflections
Mimio Vote
Regular Uses:Assessments
Formative & SummativeReviewsPollingIntelligence & Interest Inventories
Savings:Paper: 1,100 pages/monthTime: 8 hours/ month
Mimio VoteAdditional Advantages
Assessments Instant feedback
Grade BookRetains entire testDetailed historyBreakdown of information
Reviews Instantly informs instruction
Mimio Vote
Mimio VoteChallenges & Responses
Parents do not have paper testTest scores sent home Electronic copies & paper test upon request
Written ResponsesWeekly Literacy Assessment Report
Self-paced requires paper copyCopied tests retained year to year
Creating MimioVotesOne-time investmentEasily able to complete in time saved
EdmodoRegular Uses:
Daily AssignmentsGraphic OrganizersReview MaterialsWEXProject Descriptors/RubricsLinks to content related sources/gamesCommunication
Savings:Paper: 700 pages/monthTime: 7 hours/ month
EdmodoAdditional Advantages
Uploaded documents No more lost materials – always available Parents have access to all materials
Grade Book Retains more than just grade Detailed history
WEX Commenting quicker – NO BINDERS! Parents have access
Communication Clarifying questions Reminders
EdmodoChallenges & Responses
Using Edmodo as FacebookSet boundaries!!
No computer access at homeNever an expectationPrint assignments at school
Spelling CityRegular Uses:
Spelling Pre-Assessment Review Activities Assessment
Vocabulary Review Activities Assessment
Savings:Paper: 800 pages/monthTime: 8 hours/ month
Spelling CityAdditional Advantages
Instant, targeted feedbackHigh level of engagementMore frequent reviewingFlexibilityGrade Book
Retains historyMore than just grade
Spelling CityChallenges & Responses
No handwriting wordsOnly meant to replace review activitiesSome students – writing is mandatory
Spelling auto-checkStudents turn off on laptops
No computer at homePaper copies available
KidBlogRegular Uses:
Weekly Reader ResponseDiscussion board
Savings:Paper: 100 pages/monthTime: 2 hours/ month
KidBlogAdditional Advantages
Neater, organized journalsKeyboarding skillsCommenting significantly
easierNo more bulky journalsEngaging vehicle for
discussion
KidBlogChallenges & Responses
Keyboarding impedes writingOver time skills significantly improved
No computer at homeComputers available in schoolCan handwrite in spiral
Server/LaptopsRegular Uses:
WEX All journal entries
Storage for documentsPhotos/Videos
Savings:Paper: 900 pages/monthTime: 0 hours/ month
Server/LaptopsAdditional Advantages
WEXNeater, organized journalsKeyboarding skillsCommentingStorage of journals
StorageNo more lost papersDetailed history
Technology skills
Server/Laptops Challenges & Responses
No handwriting practiceKeyboarding skills
WEX – one full page?16 point double spaced = one full page
Keyboarding impedes writing50% of students met goal in 1st 2 weeks90% within 1st month
Other TechnologiesProjector
Organizers/worksheets Electronic Chart Paper
Website/EmailEveryday Math eSuiteSoftware
Keynote Comic Life Inspiration
Lap whiteboardsEtc…
Savings:Paper: 600 pages/monthTime: 1 hour/ month
Other TechnologiesAdditional Advantages
Cooperative learningDocuments
Easy recall and historyPost to Edmodo
CommunicationMath
Facts workshopPretests
OverallAdditional Advantages
Savings:Paper: 4,200 pages/monthTime: 25-30 hours/month
Informed instructionDocumented historyHigher level of engagement21st century technology skills!Ownership of learningImproved communication
OverallChallenges & Responses
Parent AnxietyLOTS of communicationOffer parent night
Technology learning curveStudent adaptability & intuitive natureClassroom Cohesiveness
Resource availability Work schedule with team/peers Creative thinking/scheduling – pairs/groups