The Struggles and Realities of Student-Driven Learning and BYOD

Legitimate concerns about project-based learning keep many teachers and students from experiencing the power of student curiosity. Getting students' attention is one of the differences in successful classroom.  If iI can get a student to mentally put aside all the distractions of his life, stop trying to be funny, and open his mind to learning, I can do wonders. Getting and keeping their attention takes a lot of my planning. Often, I have to adjust mid-sentence to regain student focus.  All it takes is one student to disrupt the flow of information and stop the others from learning. You need student buy-in and an environment of trust. The kids have to believe you are not out to get them. They have to know you want the best for them, and if they can see that you care about them, you can truly connect and make a difference. Tosha Caston-Smith shared with you:   The Struggles and Realities of Student-Driven Learning and BYOD ww2.kqed.org - If the promise of mobile technology in classrooms has been to equalize opportunities for all students through access to the internet, that potential has yet to be realized. National surveys consistently show that students in low-income schools are getting short-changed when it comes to using technology in school. A 2013 Pew study revealed that only 35 percent of teachers at the lowest income schools allow their students to look up information on their mobile devices, as compared to 52 percent of teachers at wealthier schools. And while 70 percent of teachers working in high income areas say their schools do a good job providing resources and support to effectively integrate technology into the classroom, only 50 percent of teachers in low-income areas agree. Available on the App Store.

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