As an educator I need to also be a problem solver. My barriers can be crushed by first using the technology that is in my classroom. I also have personal devices at home that I could bring up to put on the BYOD for the kids to use.
As far as time, I need to utilize my computer lab time more efficiently. I could use the ipads during that time slot to teach the whole class the app that they will use or the website. This is a great article about implementing technology into your classroom.
http://www.edutopia.org/technology-how-to-implement-classroom
Our grade level has created a symbaloo for the students to explore on their own pace as well. The difficulty level of the apps will depend on my students exposer to the devices as well as their knowledge of the content http://avc.castleberryisd.net/staff_directory/2nd_grade/2nd_grade_symbaloo/
https://www.pinterest.com/jennktx14/technology-ideas/
Great solutions! Thanks for sharing your Pinterest board, be sure to tweet it out :)
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