This document discusses strategies for managing technology use in the classroom. It identifies several topics that teachers need to consider when introducing computers, such as instructional management, time management, and internet safety. Teachers are directed to review websites on these classroom management topics and identify five significant issues and solutions. They are to create a slide summarizing their findings and present it to the group. The goal is for teachers to learn strategies for safely and effectively integrating technology into classroom lessons and activities.

1. Classroom Management
Issues and Solutions
eMINTS Cohort
Session
Thursday, November 8, 2012

2. Content Questions
What strategies will need to be employed to
manage the use of technology as a learning tool
within the classroom?
What strategies need to be implemented to
ensure safe and secure use of technology as well
as personal safety?

3. Online Resources
Hasley, M. (2007). One-to-One Computing and Classroom Management. Tech & Learning.
http://www.techlearning.com/article/7638
Toshiba/NSTA Laptop Learning Challenge. Teaching with Laptops: Classroom Management.
http://www.nsta.org/publications/interactive/laptop/teach/mgmt.htm
The New Curriculum. (archived website). Classroom Management in the Modern Classroom.
http://web.archive.org/web/20080420162540/http:/www.newcurriculum.com/2002/ed2-10.htm
Educational Broadcasting Corp., Inc. (2002). Managing Students with Computers: Best Practices.
National Teacher Training Institute.
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/ntti/resources/workshops/managing_students/practice.html
Intel Education. Techniques for Classroom Computers.
http://educate.intel.com/en/TechnologyLiteracy/Teach/Facilitation/ClassroomComputers/Techniquesfor
Irving Independent School District. Classroom Management Video Series.
http://www.irvingisd.net/one2one/classroom_management/cm_video_series.htm
Stevens Institute of Technology. (1999). Classroom Management Strategies. IKE (Internet
Knowledge Exploration) Project.
http://www.k12science.org/ike/classmanagement.html

4. Background
The following classroom management topics are ones you will
need to think about when introducing computers to your
classroom.
• Instructional Management
• Time Management
• Computer Resource and Material Management
• Hardware Management and Safety
• Internet Safety, Security, and Privacy
You will be investigating issues and solutions related to
these categories that other educators have encountered.

5. Directions
You will work either individually or with a partner to
accomplish the following task:
1. Review the websites located in the online resources
section of this presentation.
2. Identify five significant issues and solutions that
address the classroom management topic you were
assigned.
3. Use the Classroom Manageement Issues and Solutions
handout to guide your work.
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6. Directions
4. Create a slide in Google Docs with the information you
will share. This should include the 5 significant issues and
solutions that address your topic. Also included on your
slide should be at least one picture that supports the
content on the slide. Try adding a YouTube video!
5. Present the findings listed on your slide to the group.