This document outlines a professional development workshop on bringing technology into the classroom through BYOD (bring your own device). It introduces the instructor and asks participants to introduce themselves. The instructor's goals for the workshop are to share technology tools and sites, demonstrate how to integrate technology into lessons, and have participants brainstorm and share experiences. The document discusses what technology students and classrooms have access to. It provides examples of how technology can increase student engagement and differentiate learning. Participants are then divided into groups to explore different technology tools and sites. The document concludes by addressing potential issues like power and internet access and asks participants to provide contact information to stay connected.

1. BYOD – Making it
Work for You!
Teresa Noverr-Chin/ESL Instructor
Mid-Manhattan Adult Learning Center/MMALC

2. Who am I?
• NYC BOE elementary educator & Instructional
Technologist for the past 13 years
• Currently teaching ESL to adults at Mid-
Manhattan Adult Learning Center
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese; Lived
abroad in Asia
• Loves Bollywood, teaching grammar
through music, integrating tech into
everyday education

3. Who are you? Beyond the
name tag….
• What is your background?
• What are your special interests?
• What do you hope to accomplish today in this
workshop?

4. My Mantra:
• Guide on the side -
We’re in this
learning together!
• PD should be a time of exploration & sharing. My
goals are to –
• Share some great sites to get you thinking in new
ways
• Provide & demonstrate tools to help you put TECH
in your CLASS ASAP!
• Brainstorm & share experiences
• To Be Continued……

5. What kinds of technology do your
students have/does your classroom have?
• Cell phones
• Tablets
• Laptops
• iPods/MP3 players
• Desktop computers

6. What can tech do for
YOU?
• Increase student interest
• Truly differentiate learning
• Provide real-time assessment
• Give students valuable 21st Century Skills
• Keep YOU on your toes!!!!

7. OK….Where do we begin? Divide et impera!!
(Divide & Conquer)
BLOG:
• http://freetechforteachers.com/
PINTEREST BOARD:
• https://www.pinterest.com/pin/279645458087092304/
BLOOMIN’ APPS:
• http://www.schrockguide.net/bloomin-apps.html

8. Share Out

9. Case Studies: Chose your
Poison
•Window shopping:
I just wanna look around:
http://digitaldivideandconquer.blogspot.com/p/r
esources.html

10. One toe in the
water…
I just want a new idea to start with:
• Using GIFs to teach writing:
http://digitaldivideandconquer.blogspot.com/ &
http://gifsoup.com/
• Voki & creating a ‘speaking avatar’:
http://blog.voki.com/2013/07/11/guest-blogger-
carmen-brettel-how-to-use-voki-in-the-classroom/
& http://voki.com/
• Make a video: http://wideo.co/html/learn

11. I want my students to
communicate:
Using
Voicethread:http://page.teachingwithoutwalls.co
m/ebook &
http://voicethread.com/media/misc/getting_start
ed_in_the_classroom.pdf voicethread.com
Making a website: www.webly.com
Getting everyone on the
same page:
http://www.symbaloo.com/home/mix/13eOcK1fia

12. I’m ready to dive in!
Screencasting Tools:
http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/freebies/free-
screencasting-tools-video-tutorials/ &
http://flippedclassroom.org/
http://mashable.com/2008/02/21/screencasting-
video-tutorials/
Livebinders:
http://www.livebinders.com

13. Share Out:

14. Problems?
• Power!!
• Online access issues: Need for WIFI and/or
archived data
• Accountability & Assessment

15. Stay in Touch: type your e-mail here:
• ruisha@aol.com