
Classroom Screen

Overview
Teachers are able to use this Classroom Screen in their classroom in a variety of ways. There are 13 widgets to support class activities and help students get to work.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
- be able to follow the teacher's instructions to use Classroom Screen.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary Words:
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Textbox: A textbox is a tool that allows you to type.
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Background: A background is a digital image or picture used a decorative piece for a computer.
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Drawing: Drawing is a tool that allows you to design on a computer.
Pre-planning
To prepare for this lesson:
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Begin by showing the students a pre-designed sample screen from Classroom Screen.
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Watch these two videos to learn many different ways to use Classroom Screen with your students.
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The following options available on the website include:
- Language
- Background
- Random Name
- Sound Level
- QR codes
- Drawing
- Text
- Work Symbols
- Traffic Light
- Timer and Clock
- An Exit Poll is also available
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You can modify your screen based on your particular subject area.
Accommodations
See Accommodations Page and Charts on the 21things4students.net site in the Teacher Resources.
Steps
Directions for this activity:
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The teacher will inform students they will be following instructions on the Classroom Screen.
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The teacher may use the random student name picker.
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The teacher may time student activities.
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The students may take a poll.
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There are lots of ways to use the tool with students.
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Assessment Options
Different options for assessing the students:
- Observations
- Check for understanding
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Students will be able to showcase their work in several ways:
- The teacher can have students print their work
- Screenshot their image and save to Google classroom or other apps.
- Present in front of their peers
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An Exit Poll is also available on the website
MITECS Competencies & ISTE Standards
MITECS: Michigan adopted the "ISTE Standards for Students" called MITECS (Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students) in 2018.
Knowledge Constructor
3c. Curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections and conclusions.
Devices and Resources
Device: PC, Chromebook, Mac, iPad
Browser: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, ALL
App, Extension, or Add-on:
Websites:
The BEST Teaching Tool for Your Classroom (Classroom Screen 2021)
Classroom Screen
Classroomscreen: Full Teacher Tutorial (2021) | Tech Tips for Teachers
CONTENT AREA RESOURCES
ELA
- Create a graphic organizer to outline the story they have read in the classroom.
- Create a graphic organizer for the outline of an essay.
Integrated Arts
Students use many artistic process skills during the activity integrated into the core standards (visual communication)
Math
Students can use the Drawing tab to create their own math problems or solve peer created problems
Science
Students can write/draw explanation of Science concepts
Social Studies
Students can write/draw explanation of Social Studies concepts.
Credits
This task card was created by Khrissy Gilkerson, Airport Community Schools, July 2019. Updated January 2022.