Troubleshooting Strategies

 As the teacher-librarian at an elementary school, I have learned that every teacher approaches technology differently. Some teachers may not teach their students how to use technology, while others only use it in a limited capacity, and others still integrate technology into many lessons. Since my role changes based on each class's skills, I have done some work towards streamlining computer skills.

Here is my troubleshooting tip from OneNote. I was unable to screenshot the entire entry due to resolution issues:

Occasionally, I will teach a lesson which requires students to navigate to a specific place on the internet. Since I see any and every student in the school and not all teachers use Google Classroom, I have set up a website to streamline the process. During our first online lesson, we practice logging in and bookmarking my website. At the beginning of each lesson, we walk through the steps of navigating to the website. Now most students in my school know how to visit my website and can help others log on.

Another strategy I have used when introducing a new app is to explicitly teach certain features and ask students to explore others. At the end of the lesson, they share their successes, frustrations, and independent finds.


And finally, here are some troubleshooting solutions I hope to implement in the future:

  • Have students learn how to bookmark important websites, including my own where I can share assignments and other information
  • Post QR codes with the link to my website
  • Ask to be invited to Google Classroom if it is being used, post assignments and other learning materials
  • Post signage that shows login information for different types of accounts (eg. Chromebook laptops vs. ThinkPads, or how to log into Minecraft Education)
  •  Create a laminated flipbook with login information and class codes for different apps
  •  Develop a series of quick tips sheets for different platforms being learned, such as Tinkercad or Lego Spike Prime, that help students recognize important features

Comments

  1. Mrs Véro - Mme VéroMay 17, 2023 at 1:47 AM

    Hi Sara,
    You listed a bunch of good strategies to develop in your library to help students.
    Do you have any ideas for helping teachers often overwhelmed by technology?
    How long do you expect to use your laminated flipbook? Will it last over a year, and then you must make another one?
    Thanks for sharing!
    -Véro

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