Little Learners Login

 

As many GPS teachers are pioneering playlists and other blended learning models, it has been so encouraging to see our littlest learners logging in to take advantage of technology.

However, the reality of getting 20-25 kids logged into a Chromebook, an iPad, or even a program isn't easy.

But that's just what teachers are doing! As noted in a recent spotlight, GPS Elementary teachers have laminated student login cards that use QR codes for ease of use, and Clever or Google single sign-on has been a game-changer.

Logging in

Blogger and Kindergarten teacher Della Larsen shares 4 tips for getting students logged in to Google Classroom faster in this older, but still good post with really useful tips for supporting students with keyboarding.

Educator and author Christine Pinto has a whole page devoted to supporting little learners with Google apps, including sections for logging into Chromebooks, tablets, etc. AND she has a large templates section on her blog for Google docs you'll love to share with students. (For example, check out these adorable Google sheets/graphing activities that match with seasons!)

Next Steps

If you are ready to "level up" your plans for blended learning with littles, there are more and more great resources being published daily. One that is highly recommended is a Podcast from the Modern Classrooms Project. While lengthy, this Kindergarten teacher shares ALL about her trials and triumphs as she moved her little learners from teacher-centered learning to self-guided learning using "Routines, Procedures, and Scaffolding"!

This echoes a lot of what is written about in this blog post from Edutopia, "Implementing Blended Learning With Pre-K Students", in which a Pre-K teacher shares how she uses technology and station rotations to have more time with small groups and meet the needs of her learners.

Check out a few of these teachers in action with these videos:

Making Self-Paced Learning Work with Younger Kids

Leah Frederick's Modern Classroom:

Looking for more--or doing something amazing? Share in the comments below!