Using Tech to Enhance Personal Connections
In today’s episode, we’ll explore three ways that you can leverage technology to increase personal connections, collaboration, and relationship building in your classroom.
Paul Beckermann
PreK–12 Digital Learning Specialist
Podcast Host
Learn about each other.
- Beginning with virtual sharing can help break the ice:
- “Get to Know You” surveys
- Online discussion introductions
- Small groups based on survey results
- Class quiz games:
Provide time for the teacher to meet with individual students or small groups.
- Tech can guide independent work:
- Video directions
- Self-paced courses
- Blended learning playlists
- Custom AI chatbots
- The teacher is free to meet with students:
- Circulating the room
- Teacher conferences
- Teacher station during station rotation
Have students create together.
- Students can leverage technology to create something in groups.
- This approach develops the 4 Cs:
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Creativity
- Critical thinking
- Students can engage in offline work and collaborative problem-solving and then use a tech tool to create a final product.
For more information about using technology to enhance human connections, explore the following AVID Open Access article collections: Empower Students Through Creativity and Choice and Explore Blended Learning Strategies.
#419 — Using Tech to Enhance Personal Connections
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