Compiled and Modified from this source: http://www.slideshare.net/stevekatz/middle-school-laptops

1. Consider placing the teacher compound at the back of the room so you can see the iPad screens.

(use the two eyes /two feet app: http://hookedoninnovation.com/2014/02/24/the-best-app-for-monitoring-studen...)

2. Use wireless tools like AirPlay and Apple TV to be more mobile in the classroom.

1. Consider developing an iPad Oath:

http://www.techchef4u.com/ipad/ipad-oath/

2. Create a list of iPad Musts for your class (e.g. eBackpack account, email set up, PDF annotation tool, charged iPad, etc…)

Limit down time. Letting students play for 5 minutes at the end of class sends the wrong instructional message about the devices and the value of time in your classroom. (This also drains bandwidth at the end of classes that may need to be submitting work electronically.)

Rather... allow them to share an instructional app that is useful to them or tips/features about one that they are using for note-taking or organization that another student may not know about.

Tanna Fiske has also compiled a list of educational "gaming" apps that might be appropriate: http://list.ly/list/2SA-top-educational-ipad-games

Use a variety of attention cues to transition from task to task and to prepare students for what they will do with the devices:

1. Apples Up

2. iPad Today / iPad Not Today sign on door

3. Open/Closed/Stowed

4. Hands On / Hands Off

5. Snooze it or Lose It:

Compiled from these resources:
http://ipadintro.blogspot.com/p/classroom-management-tips.html

http://rtschuetz.blogspot.com/2013/02/classroom-management-in-11-environmen...

Create tiered colors for tasks:

1. Red: No iPad

2. Yellow: Use only these 2-3 apps

3. Green: Any apps…

Summarized from this article: http://www2.classbook.com/blog/5-best-practices-for-managing-a-11-ipad-clas...

1. Use the Multitasking Bar to check for recent apps opened if you suspect off-task behavior.

2. Use colored slides in instructional Nearpods or Keynotes to serve as a visual cue to easily see if students are off task.

3. Use timers to guide students through tasks and apps.

4. Delete Non-Educational Apps off of devices.

5. If teacher closes lid, teacher opens lid

6. Deduct participation points for off-task behavior.

7. Know when off-task behavior might be instructionally beneficial (e.g. researching more in depth on a topic in the current lecture.)

8. Conduct Random Unannounced iPad Checks

Some students have found practices that work to keep them organized and on task. Have them share these ideas (and apps) with other students.

One idea from a student was creating a folder of "game" apps and placing it 2-3 screens away so it was not a visible distraction during instructional time.

Provide students with specific roles (e.g. take notes for group, post questions to Padlet wall, prepare Keynote).

When each student has a clear and delineated role, less off-task behavior tends to occur.

Provide opportunities to check for understanding with the iPads (much like you would with a whiteboard):

1. iPads Face Me: Have all iPads face the teacher for a quick check of understanding (great for Math)

- Use Drawing Apps like Paper by 53 and Glow Draw to mimic tasks that could be achieved with a whiteboard

2. Flip the Screen: Have a partner check for understanding (think / pair /share)

3. Fastest Finger: Have students research a topic, answer, or even place/image and ask them to put their iPad up when they think they found it.

Use Real Time Programs like Nearpod, Kahoot, Socrative, etc... to gauge for understanding and engage the entire class in the instruction.

Less Chalk and Talk: http://rebecca-davies.net/2014/03/20/6-strategies-for-managing-behaviour-in...

Differentiate Instruction:
Differentiating has never been easier. Now that every student has their own device, providing tiered and scaffolded instructional materials tailored to a variety of students without calling attention to those students is a much more streamlined process.

Consider using tools like QR Codes, Thinglink, Doctopus, Nearpod, iTunes U, etc...

Differentiate Student Tasks - Give choice for how students can complete the project.

See one teacher's example:

https://www.thinglink.com/scene/569531536609640449