The document outlines Steve Katz's extensive experience in education and technology integration, emphasizing his roles in curriculum design and professional development. It provides practical advice on using technology effectively in the classroom, highlighting the importance of clear expectations, lesson planning, and collaboration. It also includes classroom management techniques and resources for educators seeking to enhance their teaching with technology.

1. By Steve KatzLaptop Management & Technology IntegrationMiddle School

2. My Experience in Education & Tech19 years teachingSouthern California & Costa RicaMasters in Computer-Based EducationTaught in the masters program at Chapman UniversityTechnology CoordinatorTOSAProfessional Development CoordinatorEducational TechnologistDirector of Educational Technology

3. Director of Educational TechnologyWhat I can do for/with youIT DepartmentPlan lessonsCo-teach classesRecommend tools and websitesTrainingProvide professional readingGradeQuick & EdlineHardware, software, printing & network issuesSet up equipmentE-mail, blogs, network folders, passwordsTrainingCheck out equipment (HS library)New This Year Interactive whiteboardsDocument camera22 projectorsKeyboarding softwareInteractive ClassroomWeb Lockers3 Presentation remotes

4. Equipment We Already Have5 digital video cameras (camcorders)6 digital still cameras2 document cameras2 iPods26 LCD projectors3 Interactive whiteboards (StarBoards)3 8-track tape players

5. Classroom ManagementWhat works now?On your index card please write one classroom management technique that you use in your classroom to keep students on task. (It does not have to involve technology.)

6. Lesson DesignRemember:Technology is a toolTeaching isn’t about the toolCurriculum drives the technology“O2” – ubiquitous, necessary, invisible

7. Lesson DesignUse backwards designProject-based learningAuthentic assessmentsStudents as producers of contentCollaboration

8. Incorporate the Four C’sCommunication – Prepare students to be effective communicators.Collaboration – Use online tools to discuss ideas, share research, peer edit, and collaborate.Creativity – Promote writing, artwork, videos, and combinations of them.Community – create a community of learners to deepen knowledge through interaction.

9. Examples

10. Classroom Management

12. UnderstandIf you have poor management now, laptops won’t change that.Adding laptops doesn’t mean more learning.Adding technology to a boring lesson does not necessarily make it interesting.

13. Before You Start TeachingHave clear expectationsPlan wellUse technology with a purposeDon’t add technology to the same old lessonTest your lesson on a student computerUse Edline for links, handouts, quizzes

14. Before You Start TeachingThink about what works for youHeadphones? Music? Chat? Email?“Multitasking?”Rearrange your furniture?Consequences?

15. Practical TipsLaptops fully charged at 8:00 amRATS – read all the screenBe willing to help each other“45 your screen”If teacher closes lid, teacher opens itMBWA - management by walking around

16. Expectations for StudentsLet’s review them

17. Resourceshttp://cdspd.wikispaces.com/

18. “Using technology successfully in the classroom is a mindset not a skill set.” - Kim Cofino, International School Bangkok

19. Credits