Technology in the Classroom by WL Department Meeting

2025-04-24 15:49:46 UTC

I try to use something at least once a week. Usually for a warm-up or review, like Gimkit or Blooket.

2025-04-24 15:51:28 UTC

Almost daily, honestly. It's not the whole lesson though, and I rotate one day Edpuzzle, another day Gimkit, then maybe something collaborative like Menti or this platform, Padlet. I've found it's the only way they'll actually participate.

2025-04-24 15:52:23 UTC

I kind of go in waves. If I have a tech-heavy week, I try to do more speaking and hands-on stuff the next.

2025-04-24 15:53:14 UTC

Well I always use it for sub plans. It’s the easiest way to keep them engaged when I’m out. Flip or Edpuzzle saves the day there. Let's them go at their own pace and I still receive info if they finished it or not.

2025-04-24 16:09:13 UTC

They really like using Canva for projects, especially the more creative ones. And they complain when I assign anything in Edpuzzle that is too long with too many questions.

2025-04-24 16:10:05 UTC

My kids LOVE Blooket and Gimkit. They bug me everyday to play it. They're like a guaranteed engagement button. But they’re kinda over Quizlet Live at this point.

2025-04-24 16:12:44 UTC

They love Gimkit and Quizlet live. But my students this year hate Blooket and I'm not sure why.

2025-04-24 16:18:44 UTC

All the mainstream ones, blooket, gimkit, quizlet live. But also, I rarely do this one but students love Edpuzzle specifically for music videos. Not regular videos though.

2025-04-24 16:20:36 UTC

I usually think about what mode I’m targeting and then pick the tool based on that.

2025-04-24 16:20:54 UTC

If I’m using tech, I try to make sure it’s not just busywork. I always ask myself: are they using the language for a real purpose?

2025-04-24 16:22:18 UTC

I use tech to differentiate a lot. So even if it’s not obvious at first, I know it’s supporting standards like communication and connections because it helps every kid engage in their own way.

2025-04-24 16:22:32 UTC

I think I’m aligning with the standards? I mean, we’re definitely using the language and interacting with content, but sometimes I worry I’m just picking tools because they’re fun or easy to use, not necessarily because they tie back to a specific standard.