Eric Sheninger’s tips for managing edtech in the classroom

With all the promise that educational technology holds, several pitfalls are always on the minds of educators. The top two issues that commonly come up in my talks with educators are the technology (Internet, hardware, devices, apps) not working or off-task behavior on the part of students. While there are some serious challenges that can derail any lesson, there are some strategic ways to mitigate them ground in instructional design. Here are some of the most commonly implemented strategies, which I will describe in more detail in this post.

Source: A Principal’s Reflections: Mitigating #EdTech Issues in the Classroom

The most important tip is classroom management. If you don’t have a set of expectations and procedures in place, edtech is not going to do you any favors.