How responsibly is each grade using technology in your classes? by Kurt Mecklem https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck 1. What have you noticed about the use of personal and school technology this year? 2. Have you made any shared agreements about smart phone use, laptops, etc.? 3. What agreements, if any, need to be made across the grade level or school? Responsible use policy draft - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-uxA5SfT-RiBVwHi5wdSTjxYbDd7wocdRp9edERteAQ/edit?usp=sharing en-us 2021-09-07 08:57:12 UTC 2021-09-08 07:30:43 UTC hello@padlet.com 2. Shared agreements kmecklem https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1723321008 Students put their phones in their lockers after SHR and are only supposed to bring them out at lunch or after school]]> 2021-09-08 01:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1723321008 1. Issue kmecklem https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1723325580 This occurred off campus but a student used the class's group LINE chat to discuss a classmate's father which was immediately shared with the family.

]]> 2021-09-08 01:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1723325580 Streaming mecooper1 https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724115646 Challenge of steaming videos for fun in the library during lunch. It's a problem for bandwidth.]]> 2021-09-08 07:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724115646 Shared Agreements https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724117240 Students are allowed to have their phones and use their phones responsibly. In the event that they are irresponsible in phone use during classes, we will revert to a 6th grade style agreement.]]> 2021-09-08 07:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724117240 Phones mecooper1 https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724117315 Have been good thus far. Respectful when asked to put away. Not made any essential agreement for it.]]> 2021-09-08 07:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724117315 Use in Class https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724119692 This year's grade 9 seem to rely on their phones far less than last year's grade 9s. Last year they tended to try and take a photograph of stuff which is on the whiteboard instead of writing it down. This year's grade 9 are generally good when it comes to note-taking / solution checking etc. when stuff is written on the whiteboard.]]> 2021-09-08 07:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724119692 At the moment, we are not noticing or aware of any major problems. Because the phone is used for logging temp, emergency alerts, etc., we hope/expect students in this grade level can use them responsibly. https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724120873 2021-09-08 07:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724120873 Optional check-in https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724120971 Students have the option of turning in their phone in the morning if they would prefer.]]> 2021-09-08 07:09:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724120971 1. Issue https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724121173 Students using Chromebooks or devices before SHR (some students are there are early as 8:00 AM). Some are working, others are watching videos or playing games.]]> 2021-09-08 07:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724121173 Headphones mecooper1 https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724122307 Students wearing in class and in the hallway. It would be good to clarify when it's appropriate to wear headphones.]]> 2021-09-08 07:10:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724122307 https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724122523 Before home room gameplay is permissible, however social distance is not practiced.]]> 2021-09-08 07:10:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724122523 If I add something to Managebac during class and I notify students I hear a lot of mobile phones give an alert. Students then can't wait to check what it is, disrupting their focus. They need to turn all phones off / to silent. https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724122555 2021-09-08 07:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724122555 Shared agreements (PSHE class) https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724123592 Students to get their laptops only when they are asked to. Most of the time, students ask at the beginning of the class. ]]> 2021-09-08 07:10:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724123592 Fine. No problems in class. No agreements made. More of an issue is the students using outside of class, I feel. Plenty of games and calls going on outside of class. Do students really need their phones if they are in a secure campus where the parents can contact them via the office in the event of an emergency. At least from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm. https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724123729 2021-09-08 07:10:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724123729 Grade 12 English (Algie) https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724124951 Students do distract themselves with what's on their screens. However, as we need laptops open for most lessons (for the portfolio) we need students to have devices up and running and can only ask them just to have tabs they need open. Constant reminders. EDIT: Oops. I was thinking of the grade 12s. My bad. ]]> 2021-09-08 07:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724124951 SHR https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724125109 Students have been encouraged to put their phones and other devices away during SHR to promote connecting with their teachers and peers. They've been cooperative and even amenable to the centering mindfulness activities we've been focusing on.]]> 2021-09-08 07:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724125109 Use of phone in art https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724125487 In G7 art we use the phone regularly/daily to photograph and document artworks for upload to google classroom. Essential. ]]> 2021-09-08 07:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724125487 (Strings) Grades 5-10 https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724125878 Students encouraged to download tuner app to speed up the tuning/setup process.]]> 2021-09-08 07:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724125878 Bring own devices https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724126290 I've been wondering if a bring your own device policy should be extended to grades 6 and 7, as it would add to their personal management and organizational skills.]]> 2021-09-08 07:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724126290 No visible issues during the school day https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724127040 In my classes, I have not noticed students leaving class often or for long periods of time (regarding playing games in bathrooms).]]> 2021-09-08 07:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724127040 Only device? https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724127367 What is it that some students…class after class, claim that the phone they have his their ONLY device?]]> 2021-09-08 07:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724127367 Used as a calculator https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724129797 Some students are using it at a calculator until their graphing calculators come in...]]> 2021-09-08 07:13:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724129797 Used to take photos of the board https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724131590 Doesn't seem to be misused]]> 2021-09-08 07:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724131590 Only device? https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724132369 I have a grade 10 SIS student who claims that his phone is just fine to work on. If he's OK with it, and his work is good, can I just let him go ahead?]]> 2021-09-08 07:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724132369 G11/G12 Economics https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724134420 All devices are off the desk unless there is a specific research or presentation task. Class notes are handwritten, simply because all three exam papers are handwritten, and it's also important to draw lots of diagrams in class which is more time consuming on a computer. That means laptops make an appearance perhaps once every 20 lessons.
However, I am also conscious that the IB is moving (probably quite quickly) towards computer-based exams.]]> 2021-09-08 07:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724134420 G11/12 Music https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724137318 The computer is in regular use for note taking, as the new curriculum does require students to log recordings, digital notation, etc. I find that the students are very respectful and cooperative when asked to put devices away and when doing practice or performance activities, they are focused on those items without much distraction. ]]> 2021-09-08 07:17:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724137318 Alternatives https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724138358 It would be nice if we could come up with suggestions for what students can do during lunch instead of just watching videos or playing games on devices, esp. during COVID, beyond "Go outside and do something else."]]> 2021-09-08 07:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724138358 https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724138550 Art use
Students use it to take photos of their artworks. Some use it for research when they forget their chromebooks. Sometimes when at work they can listen to their music. They are not to use it any other time.]]> 2021-09-08 07:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724138550 Science https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724139597 Sometimes computers are uncharged and the chargers are in the homeroom class not where we are (lab)]]> 2021-09-08 07:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724139597 G6 Music https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724139976 Laptops are away unless requested. Students have been cooperative so far. I have not noticed any misuse of cell phones. ]]> 2021-09-08 07:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724139976 SIS https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724141038 One thing I've noticed is groups of SIS boys loudly playing games on phones (and not socially distanced) in the hallways. Tempting for younger students.]]> 2021-09-08 07:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724141038 Science https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724141163 Students are not familiar with feedback on managebac. ]]> 2021-09-08 07:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724141163 Gaming https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724142151 I was the homeroom teacher  for this grade last year, and thought the boys in the class had good, healthy friendship groups. Some of this was based on playing online games together. It seemed to enhance their friendships and to be quite positive.

EDIT: Not during lessons of course. Before school.]]> 2021-09-08 07:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724142151 Bonding https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724142415 Students sometimes use phones during break times to relax and bond through games etc. (we recently had a class wide game of Among Us during lunch). During COVID it's really been a good way to encourage that they maintain distance and still form a community. I think that as long as their tech use is not interfering with their socialization I think it's really positive. ]]> 2021-09-08 07:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724142415 Gr 10/11/12 Int. Humanities, History, EE and TOK https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724143378 Students use their own laptops in class for research and source work. The students use their laptops responsibly in class. Tara]]> 2021-09-08 07:20:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724143378 Agreement in class https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724144098 Chromebooks in charging dock if not needed for class. Chromebooks closed until it is time to use it.]]> 2021-09-08 07:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724144098 Introverts and anxiety https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724165417 I'd like to advocate for our introverted students. The world incentivizes extroversion. But some students need to plug out of what can be an extremely overwhelming external environment (via headphones).

We also have students who experience anxiety and need silence or calming noises. There aren't very many quiet, calming places at school.]]> 2021-09-08 07:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kmecklem/abfxmtp12q3sjlck/wish/1724165417