Ok, done with my "Ode to the Laptops".
The fact is, it's been a bit of a transition going back to just a teacher-tech classroom. I've noticed we've gone from more student-centered to teacher-centered during the transition, and it's something I'm consciously aware of and trying to rectify.
Having put all of my materials online for the past eight months now, I've discovered that it's also become painful for me to use the copy machine! I think of all the trees I'm killing with the papers that will get tossed away and handouts that will get left or disappear into backpacks never to be seen again. I know most teachers make copies daily without batting an eye, but I'm out of practice. I can't not make copies either since many students wouldn't have access otherwise. Looks like I'll be making friends with our friendly office copier Bob Marley again (because it always be jammin'!).
One good thing that has come out of it is my reconnection with live presentations. I was able to use Explain Everything today with my iPad and AppleTV for a live presentation/whiteboard while discussing verbals. It was a little clunky, especially having to start a new presentation for each class, but I loved being able to walk around the classroom and present. (And I'm sure there are smoother ways to give an annotated presentation. If you know of any, please share!) I would have liked to use Nearpod or Peardeck instead, but you make do with what you have. I'm looking forward to trying HaikuDeck and emaze to spice things up a little!
Here's to being flexible! (And finally getting to work on verbals! Third time's a charm!)
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