{"id":8104,"date":"2023-02-24T17:57:32","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T17:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agileedstg.wpengine.com\/?p=5738"},"modified":"2023-09-21T14:04:39","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T20:04:39","slug":"problem-solving-technology-for-k-12-schools-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agile-ed.com\/resources\/problem-solving-technology-for-k-12-schools-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Problem-solving Technology for K-12 schools"},"content":{"rendered":"

This past week we had a horrible snowstorm. Not unusual for February, but the snow, rain, and sub-zero temperatures caused havoc the following day for internet and cell phone\u00a0<\/span>providers<\/a><\/strong>.<\/strong> Thinking nothing of it, I bundled up and headed off to work. I was greeted by an intercom announcement stating the internet was down and concluded with, \u201chave a nice day!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Situation 1- Weather Related Issues<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Technology<\/h3>\n

Wait! No internet? This was a crippling situation for our teachers and parents. All of the online\u00a0<\/span>lessons<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and resources teachers typically used were inaccessible. Our phone lines are also internet-based; only calls within the school walls can be made. My solution- I quickly grabbed the paper and a pencil, I went old school, and I was up for the challenge. Thankfully a few hours later, we were all up and running.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Situation 2- Stress Related Issues<\/span><\/h3>\n

My principal walked in and was there for my random observation! Without warning, my technology \u201cknew\u201d and stopped working. I had everything working perfectly before the\u00a0<\/span>Technology Gremlins<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/em>snuck in and foiled my plan. My solution-I talked calmly to my students as the projector finally warmed up and decided to work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Both of these types of situations called for improvisations. There are creative ideas and tips to keep your cool when instructing or using technology in everyday lessons.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your number one rule should always be\u2026 check your connections! I\u2019ve lost count of how many times this has saved me. Of course, this is the first thing our IT department will ask because it usually fixes the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n

Secondly, act cool.<\/span><\/p>\n

Talk to others and consider joining this\u00a0<\/span>group<\/a><\/strong>.<\/strong> You can learn from other expert teachers and how they handle similar situations. Having open discussions in your classroom can create a growth mindset for you and your students. This also teaches empathy and problem-solving skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lastly, use your backup plan.<\/span>\"Technology<\/p>\n

A plan \u201cB\u201d or an emergency folder can help in these stressful situations. These plans should be easy to use and shouldn\u2019t require any additional assistance. My saving grace in the first situation was downloading lessons for easy access later. In addition, my online game had an \u201coffline\u201d option, so I could still teach with the same resources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite being prepared, there will always be unexpected technology issues. Whatever your situation, I hope you \u201chave a nice day\u201d!<\/span><\/p>\n

Written By: Teresa Marchant<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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