Independent Computer time meets Symbaloo

     It has been a struggle since we received our Chromebooks for our classroom.  We received six, I knew the best way to implement them in our classroom would be to include them during our small group time each week.  Our small groups consist of our students breaking into three groups of six.  Me and Delores each get one group which leaves a group of six for the independent group.  Before now, we have struggled to implement an activity with our independent group they could execute effectively leaving me and Delores to focus on our groups.  

    Since, learning about Symbaloo Webmixes, I knew they would work perfectly for our small group time.  Our students all know how to use their parents' phones, tablets, etc.  Each device they have prior knowledge about using all have an app layout.  Chromebooks do not allow us to instal apps on the screen for our students.  This is where Symbaloo comes in!  I can open up a Symbaloo webmix on the chromebook and fold it around to be like a tablet.  The students can then use the webmix as their own app screen and learn independently while Delores and I are able to focus on the learning task we are completing with our groups.  

Below is the instructional video on how to navigate our Symbaloo Webmixes.  The students can use this if they help navigating the webmixes while at home. 



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