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Learning Activity 4-C-1: Create a VoiceThread
ChuckG VoiceThread [|Shari Rohr Voice Thread] ChristinaH VoiceThread [|ChristinaH VoiceThread #2] [|Heidi S Voice Thread] AlisonM VoiceThread

Learning Activity 6-D-1: Overcoming Barriers
I have seen class sizes grow also. The best way to meet the needs of our students is to ask for volunteers. These can be parents, grandparents or members of the community that what to help. Shari || My teammate and I would share our computers in our classroom. During the time I was not using the computers, she would send responsible students to work in my room. Shari || Having a back up plan is important. I also think you should tell IT people very time it goes down so they can log it. Shari || Don't give up keep trying. Continue to let your tech person know about the problems you are having. Shari || I know it is hard in the upper grades, but see if you can get parents or other volunteers can help too. Shari || If you feel that you need more assistance, ask your principal. If they don't try to get you help....well I guess there is something wrong! Shari || I know it is more work for you, but see if there are grants that you can apply for. Shari ||
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 * < DD- Class size; too large of groups to get around to help everyone. ||< Parent helpers, meida specialists, technology coordinators can help reduce size by team teaching and using workstations with technology. CH. Use older students that are skilled in technology to come in and help, may only be needed the first day or so.HS
 * < DD – Budget; more computers are needed as we’re not a 1:1 school. ||< Not really sure of a solution here, I guess that's why I don't make the "big bucks". In my opinion, we need a new governor to help with this in Indiana. I realize opinions may vary on this. CH Contact any large local businesses for assistance or our school seems to receive many grants for things.HS
 * < DD- Wireless; it goes down frequently at our school. ||< Teach teachers different tasks that they can do with technology when the wireless goes down so that they are wasting time. CH Be prepared with some sort of back up plan, things you could still do by hand. HS
 * < DD- Time; we share 3 mobile carts and I’ve spent a lot of time hunting them down because others don’t put them back when they’re done. ||< The teachers who not put them back should be on a card system like the students. One warning, then another, than maybe they are taken away for a couple weeks. By doing this, we would only be hurting the kids who are in the class, but what about the others in the class that is always waiting for them. CH ||
 * < DD – Charge; we share 3 mobile carts and I’ve go get them the morning of the lesson to find that no one plugged them in the night before or someone unplugged them after I’ve moved them to my area. ||< The technology coordinator that gets paid "the big bucks" should walk to the library and make sure they are all plugged in at the end of the day. CH We usually keep ours stored in the library or with a particular teacher. They make sure that they are plugged in and in order.HS ||
 * < h.s. - access to computers could be one barrier. We have one Mac computer lab that all Jr. and Sr. High teachers compete for time slots. We have a few portable stations but, so far computer use especially the internet is very slow. ||< The "early bird gets the worm", so sign up early for the lab. Talk to technicians to find out what can be done about the wireless. If it's so slow that no one can really use them, then $ has been wasted. In the long run, it's better to have the equipment working than sitting idle. DD I think we have done some updates this summer, one tech for 2 buildings though. HS
 * < hs - I worry that to really do the IMP like I have described it in my webs and other places, one might take too long, use up too many days, and I will not have covered all that needs to be taught about weather. ||< Take a good look at your standards. What really is expected and tie that into the IMP up front to help you stay on task. Create a calendar to help. DD I know that I really need to get the standards from the text and state that I want to cover totally nailed down.HS Take a close look at your calendar and standards and make sure you are using your time wisely. CH ||
 * < h.s. - Will I have enough support from aides or special ed staff to allow all students to successfully complete the projects and contribute to the project. ||< Communicate clearly, early, and often. Share any documentation that you have like a calendar of events to help get them on the same page. Seek their input and it might help them take some ownership which could lead to better involvement. DD We are usually good about communicating sharing lesson plans in advance.HS You need to communicate with the other teachers and get them on board. CH
 * < H.S.-Me personally having enough time to complete all there is still to do in preparation for the IMP to make it run smoothly or relatively smoothly the first time. ||< Baby steps...maybe a good goal is to only complete one IMP and then move on to others. Create a calendar to help break down what needs done so it's not so overwhelming. DD I think I will use some of what I have learned in this course one at a time, small assignments.HS ||
 * < C.H. - Administrators will not approve a budget for the newest technology that is needed. ||< Look into writing grants or partnering with local businesses to help with funding. DD Make a small movie or voice thread or have students do them to show how much is needed and present to board.HS ||
 * < C.H. - When something does not work correctly, it takes more than 24 hours to get it fixed. ||< That is too bad, usually very quick for me. We have high school students that have hours and credit in with the tech coordinator and they can often help.HS ||
 * < C.H. - Teachers are not properly trained on how to use the technology. ||< Use early outs for teacher training and practice, must allow practice time to use, not just one time thing.HS
 * < C.H.- Technology is old and outdated. ||< Get students and parents involved, raise funds. We are always raising $ for our sports why not technology!HS
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