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    Some key takeaways from the document are that anchor charts are visual reinforcements that support student learning and help eliminate distractions. They can showcase student work and be used to set goals. Anchor charts can also complement technology use in the classroom.

    According to EngageNY, three key purposes of anchor charts are to build a culture of literacy, keep relevant learning accessible, and allow students to use them as tools for answering questions, expanding ideas, and contributing to discussions.

    Anchor charts and tablets can work together by adding QR codes to anchor charts that link to online content for students to access on their tablets. This provides an interactive element and allows students to review materials outside the classroom. Tablets can also be used to create quick notes as a reference.

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    In digitally equipped, interactive 21st century classrooms, visual reinforcement tools are still
    necessary. Tools like interactive whiteboards, tablets, classroom computers, and personal
    devices create a dynamic learning environment, but these tools may not support key concepts
    on a daily basis. Visual reinforcements like anchor charts are necessary to a classrooms
    environment in order for students to continue learning once the technology is turned off.

    Utilizing anchor charts created during a lesson or unit will eliminate distractions from constantly
    moving from one screen to another on, and students of all learning abilities will benefit from the
    decrease in distractions. Tangible visuals are also a fantastic way to showcase student work.
    Visuals individual students create can be displayed with the classs, and become another
    reinforcement for students to study each day.

    The increased amount of standards and goals for students and teachers to reach requires
    specific action to be taken in order to reach those benchmarks. As indicated in this article
    regarding strategies for teachers in the 21st century, Involving children in the goal setting
    process is an excellent way to encourage them to take ownership of their learningTeachers
    can facilitate goal setting through the use of organizers, anchor charts, and similar aids.

    The discussion on technology and anchor charts in the modern classroom does not need to be
    either-or. In class technology and tangible posters and manipulatives can complement each
    other.
    EngageNY lists 3 key purposes of anchor charts:

    1) Anchor charts build a culture of literacy in the classroom, as teachers and students
    make thinking visible by recording content, strategies, processes, cues, and
    guidelines during the learning process.
    2) Posting anchor charts keeps relevant and current learning accessible to students to
    remind them of prior learning and to enable them to make connections as new
    learning happens.
    3) Students refer to the charts and use them as tools as they answer questions,
    expand ideas, or contribute to discussions and problem solving in class.

    Request one of these free


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    Anchor QR Codes

    One way to pair anchor charts with tablets is to add a QR

    Charts & code to anchor charts that correspond to online content


    students can reach using their tablet. Teachers can add

    Tablets
    either content theyve created such as a PowerPoint or
    video review of the lesson, or link to supplemental
    content.

    This is an easy, quick way to create an interactive


    anchor chart with two uses: to reinforce a concept
    (anchor chart) and to provide additional materials for
    students to review the lesson (QR code). Plus, students
    can potentially take these materials outside the
    Conversations abound classroom with them if their devices are personal or
    regarding the best way to
    use tablets in the classroom:
    assigned for the year.
    what rules to use, and how to
    ensure student engagement. When the anchor chart is taken down, remove the QR
    Anchor charts and other code before discarding or filing the anchor chart. The QR
    classroom visuals do not code can be added with its topic to a separate bulletin
    become obsolete with the board or binder for student use the remainder of the unit,
    introduction of tabletshere
    are a few ways they can work semester, or school year.
    together.

    Camera Roll

    Before you take it down, take a photo of each anchor chart


    created and sync across student devicesthis way they
    have the anchor in another form for their reference even
    after the unit is over. This album will become a built in
    study guide and notes over the year, and anchor charts
    wont take up too much of your much-needed wall space.
    Hint: this is also a great way for you to keep track of your
    anchors each year.
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    (Larva)
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    Eggs
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    Pair Anchor
    Life Cycle
    of a
    Charts with
    Butterfly (Pupa)
    Interactive
    (Imago)
    Adult
    Whiteboards

    1) Enhance Lessons
    3) Display Student Work
    Teachers can use the interactive white board
    Teachers can also use the interactive
    for a lesson, then transfer key points onto the
    whiteboard to teach a lesson with a
    anchor chart. The chart becomes a
    hands-on element. For example, the life
    visual reinforcement that students can use
    cycle of the butterfly could be virtually
    throughout the lesson/unit. On day two of the
    shown on the whiteboard, then students
    lesson, teachers can use the poster that was
    can put together their own butterfly life
    created on day one as the review or
    cycle using anchor charts as references
    anticipatory set to begin the new lesson for the
    and cutouts to assemble and personalize.
    day.
    This creates a great visual for students
    2) Encourage Group Work and a larger display of student work!

    Use the interactive whiteboard as a tool for


    quick notes for the student to reference in
    VariQuest regularly publishes
    addition to the posters that have been made
    Common Core aligned lesson
    throughout the week. Teachers can then put plans that can be adapted for
    students into partners/groups and have the use with these classroom
    students create their own posters with the technologies. Check out our
    poster maker to share with the class after. The blog for downloads & ideas!
    whiteboard can be used as a reference for
    directions if needed.
    Help! Im running out of wall space!

    With increased standards, crowded classrooms, and, lets be honest, Pinterest, it


    seems as though classroom walls are filling up more quickly than ever! Some teachers
    automatically assume they need to cut back on the anchor charts in order to declutter
    their walls, however there are ways to manage your charts while still getting maximum
    instructional use.

    First, designate a space for revolving anchor charts, that is, anchor charts that
    correspond to specific lessons, times of year, etc. This way charts are easy to find for
    students looking to reinforce a previously taught concept. Before you take the poster
    down, or while it is still up, take a photo and consider uploading it to a class Google
    site or Google documentstudents will have anchors at their fingertips while working
    at home, and will be able to add comments, upload their own work, and more!

    You can use ideas from the tablet section as well by uploading all photos of anchor
    charts to a classroom computer, flash drive, or print smaller versions or photos of
    charts into a binder per unit in an accessible place for students. This way, the charts
    necessary for day-to-day work are still left up, but other relevant charts are just a click
    or a page flip away.
    In a 21st century classroom often it is more of a race to complete or find
    instant gratification rather than understanding a concept or problem and truly
    Conclusion
    working through it. One teacher tells of the difficulty she had getting students
    to understand and articulate connections to text, and found the best solution
    in an anchor chart students could focus on while reading and during class
    discussion.

    With access to technology such as tablets, interactive whiteboards, and


    personal devices, it could appear that traditional classroom tools such as
    anchor charts are no longer necessary. However, we believe anchor visuals
    and reinforcements are still vital to learning, and will continue to strive to
    make anchor visuals and manipulatives compatible with the latest classroom
    technology.

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    Additional Resources
    Six Strategies for 21st Century Early Childhood Teachers
    iPads at Burley: Interactive Anchor Charts
    Using Anchor Charts with iPads
    Anchor Chart Link-Up
    Anchor Chart Planning and Management
    VariQuest Blog
    VariQuest on Pinterest

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