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by Andrea Reavis, Professional Learning Manager
Go Paperless
recipe for success
in the
Classroom
HOW TO CREATE A PAPERLESS, BUT CREATIVE, LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
In a paperless classroom, lessons, homework assignments, and projects
rely on digital technology and materials other than paper.
Fact or fction?
A paperless classroom uses only digital technology.
FICTION: These classrooms use digital technology as well as non-digital
tools and techniques, such as kinesthetic activities and dry erase boards.
Paperless classrooms should incorporate a balance
of digital and non-digital tools.
FACT: No classroom should use only one tool for students to
access information; it goes against the spirit of diferentiation.
Because teachers tailor instruction for individual learning
styles, it only makes sense to use a variety of mediums
and tools for lessons and assignments.
A paperless classroom doesn't
take very much preparation; the
transition is relatively smooth.
FICTION: It is very important to plan
ahead when transitioning to a paperless
classroom. One of Jillian Howard's
webinars, "The Paperless Classroom,"
will help you convert your classroom.
She shares how to communicate with
administrators, parents, and students
and has suggestions for researching and
setting up a paperless classroom.