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