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Classroom Management Case Studies
At every grade level, classroom management can be enhanced by using the right tools and strategies. For educators who are teaching with computers, classroom management software is one essential component. Today the use of classroom management software ranges from children learning the basics in the primary grades, to middle school students studying language arts or business, to a plethora of high school technology courses. Classroom management software is also popular within colleges and universities and is widely used by librarians to take charge of libary or media center computers. See the following testimonials and case studies for examples that match your needs:
Classroom management in elementary schools
Teachers in the primary grades particularly value classroom management software for the capabilities it provides to guide student learning on computers. The ability to launch files and applications on student computers makes it easier to get the class started in the right place. Screen-sharing demonstrations capture the attention of young learners, and remote control tools enable the teacher to quickly lend a hand to anyone who needs assistance.
Margie Maier of Highlands Elementary in Renton, Washington is one elementary school teacher who has found classroom management software to be invaluable. She started with a free trial of Netop's Vision6 classroom management software, and shared her results as part of a grant application.
"The opportunity to use Vision trial software has honestly revolutionized our learning time. Even when I use the Block feature the students’ response is, “Cool!” Using Vision I can demonstrate steps in a way that my students are better able to transfer them directly into their own practice. I have been able to add one or two more skills per session by demonstrating directly on their monitors!"
Keeping control of middle school students
When a middle schools student in Steve West's computer lab at Asheville Middle School found a way to get out on the Internet during class, the veteran business school teacher called the young woman up to his desk. She was appalled to see that he had a record of every site she had visited on the Internet. After that, he never again had a problem with that student wandering off task.
The Netop School software West uses in his classroom allows him to view and record each student's monitor from his own screen. If a student wanders off task, the teacher knows immediately and can send a private text message to the student to bring them back on track.
"Being able to see every student's screen on my computer is a boon to me. It has changed my teaching style. Now I don't have to run around the classroom from computer to computer to keep students involved. I can focus on teaching."
Teaching middle school language arts
As part of their study of Greek mythology, Daniel Gould of Whitefish Public Schools has his middle school students create a Greek newspaper with mythology-based articles. Students write the article, find appropriate illustrations in books or on the Internet, then lay out the newspaper in Microsoft Publisher. With Vision, Gould can teach his classes the basics of Publisher in a fraction of the time it used to take.
"It used to take hours of lesson time to teach the basics of the program. With Vision, I can show them enough in a 10-minute demo to get started. Over the next few days, I can show other features such as overflow, inserting graphics or pictures, or changing page and column widths."
Teaching the UK's ICT national curriculum
Devon-based Teignmouth Community College uses classroom management software to transform its ICT abilities and put technology right at the heart of its learning process for over 1000 students between the ages of eleven and eighteen. The college's teachers have found that Netop School enhances their pupil interaction.
"I would put Netop School far ahead of interactive whiteboards in terms of teaching effectiveness. Whiteboards still hark back to traditional teachering methods that haven't changed the fundamental teacher-pupil dynamics. Remote tutoring works because pupils can now look at their own screen which creates a far more intimate, responsive learning environment."
Introducing high school students to the world of business
At Orrick High School, Jaret Tomlinson's Introduction to Business course is required for sophomores. His goal was to create a technology-driven classroom that would truly prepare his students for the world of business. He uses classroom management software to streamline his teaching and efficiently manage his classroom.
"I can create an Excel spreadsheet with formulas, formatting and 3D calculations. After I demonstrate it with Vision, I can leave the example open on the student workstations while they work on their assignments. Having this capability is priceless. Vision is pivotal to the success of my students in my Business Technology courses."
Teaching computer applications at high schools and colleges
Teaching the use of standard business software or more advanced computer applications is easier and more effective with classroom management software.
Teaching Drafting
"Teaching drafting can be tricky, but now I can demonstrate everything from drawing a line to creating a 3D model on my computer which the students watch on their screen. Vision has made a huge difference in my classroom."
Teaching Web Design
"I teach Web page design. When I get a student who has executed their project to perfection, I demonstrate their work to the entire class with Vision to show why it meets my approval. The praise inspires them."
Teaching Photoshop
"I teach Photoshop with art history slides. I can demonstrate the construction of a layered image easily with each student. You would have a fight on your hands if I had to go back to teaching without Vision."
Teaching PowerPoint
"Vision allows students to follow along and participate in the lesson. We also can showcase the student's work in PowerPoint by sharing their screen with the rest of the class. Each semester, I find more uses."
Teaching Flash
If a student has discovered a different way to solve a problem in Flash, I have them share their screen with the class. There is a tremendous power in peer-to-peer teaching and working as a community of learners."
Teaching Access
"Vision is great for Access, Excel and Powerpoint. I demo all of my lessons on Vision. If a student is stuck, I take over their screen and help them figure it out. The students love see the lesson on their screens."