In fall 2018, AMLE members were invited to participate in a survey about their experiences as middle school educators. In each issue of AMLE Newsletter—your bimonthly member e-newsletter—you'll find a new question with member answers and supporting resources, which were gleaned from this survey. Take a look at what your fellow educators said about important issues and key practices in their schools and classrooms.
We asked: |
Does your school provide a computer or device to all students for educational purposes (1:1:)? |
You said: |
59.44% |
Yes, we provide computers |
23.58% |
No, but we're considering or planning this |
14.22% |
Yes, we provide a tablet device |
2.76% |
No, but we've tried this in the past |
Resources: |
The Intersection between 1:1 Laptop Implementation and the Characteristics of Effective Middle Level Schools
by John Downes, Penny Bishop
Transforming Middle School Practice Through Instructional Technology
by Andrew Maxey, Elizabeth Hancock
Distance Learning: The Wave of the Future
by Brian Cook, Kristi Schmidt, Katherine Shaffer
Talking Tech for the PBL Classroom
by Kristie Smith
Information Overload: Giving Students the Tools They Need to Navigate the Digital World
by Suzanne Zimbler
Going Online to Improve Student Achievement
by Mary Slaughter, Connie Shubert, Brenda Dix
Making Tough Technology Decisions
by Sandra Wozniak |
We asked: |
About engaging outside experts for student learning … do you: |
You said: |
68.99% |
Hold assemblies with guest speakers |
48.37% |
Host experts in person directly in the classroom |
29.40% |
Students visit outside professionals |
23.32% |
Hold virtual discussions (phone, Skype, live webinar) with outside experts |
18.48% |
None of these |
Resources: |
Going Beyond School
by Rachel Mark, Katy Farber
No More Assemblies
by Vanessa Scanfeld, Vincent Dotoli |