up the book and immediately begin to implement strategies to impact and change their classroom pedagogy.”
—Dr. Connie Smith, Director of Instructional Technology
Olathe Public Schools
Teaching the Last Backpack Generation
A Mobile Technology Handbook for Secondary Educators
Zachary Walker
Kara Rosenblatt
Donald McMahon
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Names: Walker, Zachary. | Rosenblatt, Kara. | McMahon, Donald.
Title: Teaching the last backpack generation: a mobile technology handbook for secondary educators / Zachary Walker, Kara Rosenblatt, Donald McMahon.
Description: Thousand Oaks: Corwin, a SAGE Company, [2016] | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2015028970 | ISBN 9781506321523 (binding spiral)
Subjects: LCSH: Education, Secondary—Computer network resources. | Education, Secondary—Curricula. | Mobile communication systems in education. | Educational technology.
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Contents
3 IntroductionWelcome!How to Use This WorkbookDefinitionPurposeUnique FeaturesGeneral FeaturesBenefitsHere Is What You’ll LearnGlossary of TermsBackchannel—Screencasting—Learning Management System (LMS)—Universal Design for Learning—Whiteboarding—Current Research on Mobile TechnologyReflection QuestionsResearch Reports
4 1. The Basics of Teaching With TechnologyClassroom Management StrategiesThe 5 Percent RuleStrategies for Working With TechnologyChoosing a Learning Management System (LMS)• Classroom Case: Using an LMSManaging Multiple Devices in the ClassroomMost Common Mobile Device PlatformsHelping Everyone and Their Learning Tools Play Nicely TogetherA Few of the Many Cross-Platform Tools• Classroom Case: A Reluctant Teacher Jumps Into BYOD Feet First!Professional Development Reminders
5 2. The Basics of DevicesMobile DevicesDefinitionThings We Like About ThemThe Device Settings: Get Started HereThink About the Following QuestionsA Few BasicsUsing the Accessibility Features of iOSVision Accessibility FeaturesGuided AccessVoiceOverSpeak SelectionUsing the Restrictions Features of iOSReviewing the RestrictionsProjecting Your DeviceProjecting Your iPad Without Apple TVProjecting Chromebooks and Android DevicesThe Mobile Device as an Interactive WhiteboardDefinitionThings We Like About ItWhiteboard Apps We RecommendControl Your Computer and Project a Whiteboard From Your iPadSelf-Check on Projecting Your Device and Interactive WhiteboardingStudent Response Systems and Backchannel DiscussionsDefinitionsThings We Like About ThemStudent Response Systems We Recommend• Classroom Case: Using TodaysMeet in Class
6 3. Strategies for the ClassroomSimple-to-Use Strategies SheetsStrategy 1: How to Use PhotosDefinitionThings We Like About ItGetting Started With Photos• Classroom Case: A Day in the LifeStrategy 2: How to Use TextingDefinitionThings We Like About It• Classroom Case: Using Text Speak and Slang to Teach VocabularyStrategy 3: How to Use VideoDefinitionThings We Like About It• Classroom Case: Student Video Previews• Classroom Case: Hooking Parabolas• Classroom Case: Rapping on Divisibility
