1. The “Almost” paperless classroom
By: Jennifer C. Peek
Academic Coach
Sumter County Intermediate School
GMC 2016

2. “Almost” Paperless
We may never eliminate all of our paperwork, but we can surely lighten our load.

3. Learning target
Teachers will gain knowledge in implementing paperless assignments for their classes.

4. dropbox showbie.com email
So……
dropbox
Google Classroom
showbie.com
edmodo.com
quizlet.com*
surveymonkey.com
nearpod.com
edhelper.com*
easytestmaker.com
testmoz.com*
classmarker.com
What’s in your toolbox?
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pay sites

5. Things to consider Bandwidth Devices Apps/Programs Benefits Compliance
Success Rate

6. Reasons for paperless Improves learning
More organization for teachers and students
Efficient, cost-effective, and “green”

7. What paperless is not
The leaving behind of Textbooks or printed material.
The “abhorrence” of paper.

8. How to get Collect Email Addresses Establish a Routine
Choose a program for your assignment
Start small
Have a back up plan
Have fun

9. How to establish a routine
Like with anything new, students need to know the routine in which the paperless assignments will be submitted.
to begin/establish contact with all students.
Students should have an alternate way to do things in the beginning.

10. Benefits of going paperless
Assignments can be ed or put into Dropbox
Due Dates are evident
More controlled turn-in

11. Choosing a program Email Explore, explore, explore Free sites
Free Trials

12. Start Small
Choose one presentation, assignment, one class, or a small group for your first paperless assignment.
Practice with your peers or create sample classes to practice for yourself.

13. Have a backup plan
If you have technology failure or program issues have a back up assignment for your students to do until the problem can be resolved.
Sometimes students, administrators, and parents are reluctant to try something new.

14. Presentations Nearpod.com
Ideal for limited technology, one-to-one technology, and whole group
Can be used for formative assessment
Has both free/pay features

15. testing https://www.classmarker.com/
Limited use for free version (100 tests per address)
Create a test, give students URL

16. Assignments & More Email Dropbox Google Classroom Edmodo Quizlets
Survey Monkey
Kahoot

17. Tips & Tricks SynchronEyes Classroom Management Software
Have students use the same username and passwords they are use to and keep a list.
Have students write down multiple usernames and passwords in a common location.
Be patient!

18. Downside to paperless
Students do not know how to navigate program/app.
Students do not , title, or name the assignment correctly.
Many computer files.

19. Best place to start Google Docs Cons Pros
Students create folders and share with teacher
Teachers can share folders with students
Allows for access to files with Internet
Reviewable No
Allows students to copy documents
No Internet
Files easily deleted

20. Credits
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Claire Peek-brilliant daughter and grammar police

21. Closing Questions? Thank you for your attendance.
Good luck going paperless.
Enjoy the rest of the conference.
GMC 2016