Technology goals for 2014-2015

In 2012, I was fortunate to receive a district grant for 12 iPads, a flatscreen+appleTV for my classroom. My challenge this year will be figuring out how 33 students can effectively share the iPads. I'm still thinking through how to manage the classroom and implement the devices. We've only had 13 days of school so we've got plenty of time in the semester to incorporate technology, but I'm feeling like I need to get the devices in their hands as soon as possible. I requested some waterproof cases, I'm really hoping to get those soon because the iPads are in danger in my classroom of getting wet or dirty quite frequently.

One goal for this year (that I tweeted about during our school district's twitter chat), is to use a green screen with my students. I ordered one and I am super excited to try it out after all the fun updates from Tricia Fuglestad. She makes the whole process look so fun and amazing.

One idea that I am considering, is having my students create little videos about the elements and principles of art  to share with future students. I think the green screen would be helpful as they could use their own artwork as the backdrop in the video. I would also love for my students to develop a couple of videos to teach the art room procedures.

Have you used a green screen? Any tips or tricks?

This post is part of the Teach Thought reflective blogging challenge for teachers.