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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Module 7 Refelction

 

What kind of BYOD resources are available to your population?

In my classroom, I have students who are able to bring devices in order to accommodate a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) day. This allows me to plan for instruction and check out the devices for students who may not have access at home. My school offers two laptop carts and an iPad cart that can be checked out using an electronic sign-out on OneNote. Having these devices available to students allows me to assign websites/apps such as Freckly, Zearn, and our Digital Library to students and know that they have access.

How could you make more devices accessible?

Devices have been distributed throughout my district to students who requested them. With the pandemic and mandated virtual learning, the district collected school devices and checked them out to students to use throughout the year. This ensured students had what they needed. Mobile hot spots were also given to families based on needs. This has made the ability to have any extra technology slim throughout the year, but students have had the ability to use these websites and apps at home.

How could you have students use smartphones to create, share, and/or gather data for this assessment?

Students can use Seesaw to complete assignments for grades. They can also participate in Kahoot through their smart device and play learning games. Students can use their knowledge of Seesaw to create, answer questions, and explain through recordings their understanding of content knowledge.  Microsoft Forms can also be used for assessments.

How useful is digital storytelling as an assessment strategy in a variety of contexts?

Digital storytelling is useful and allows students to creatively show what they know. This allows students' knowledge to shine through, even if they are lacking grammar skills or phonics in their writing. This tool is helpful for the outgoing child but also the shy child who does not want to present in front of a crowd.

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