The Future - From Chalkboards to Tablets: The Emergence of the K-12 Digital Learner

Online version of the 2013 report.- PDF Version

While only 21% of teachers in middle and high schools are assigning Internet homework on a weekly basis, 69% of high school seniors, 61% of high school freshman and 47% of 6th graders are online at least weekly to find resources to support their homework.

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Classroom Management Tips

Help your students develop a workflow that keeps them organized

You can’t over-communicate your expectations and what the task is. 

Set clear behavior expectations. Every day.

Practice the 'magic words' with your class.

Rethink and Relocate

It’s OK to NOT use the iPad sometimes.

Practice your lesson/activity/workflow at least 24 hours before class.

Substitute lesson plan - have you thought about this?

Have an established procedure for the beginning of class.

Do you have timers set up and available?

ALWAYS have a tech-free back-up plan -  also good for students who are off-task to have an alternate assignment

Ask yourself, “What is the ultimate point of what I’m trying to accomplish?”

Remind them that they have something amazing.

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