Last year our grade seven students were able to access chrome books in a one to one ratio. Two hundred students were able to open these light, quick devices whenever they needed to. This year the challenge will be to share devices in a one device to two student ratio. So far, we have been managing well to make sure students have technology when they need it with only slight interruptions to our work flow, such as having to pick up chrome books from another classroom. For the French Immersion English class, they have one to one integration in the classroom, as we have a class set of seventeen devices right in our room. Mr. Knight, our very busy and gracious Construction teacher, is busy making a permanent storage station to house our devices. Last year, he furnished the school with beautiful chrome books carts which are still in use this year in several departments. The temporary solution in the classroom is much less organized and aesthetically pleasing:
Google Classroom is one way to integrate technology seamlessly into a classroom. New features are developed frequently which make integration even easier. Assignments cannot be lost, students can catch up on work since it is posted and accessible from any device and the possibilities for collaboration can extend beyond our classroom. If you haven't encountered Google Classroom before, please view the introductory video to get a taste of what it offers. Or better yet, ask your student to give you a personal tour!
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