It's been awhile since I've posted thoughts, but that doesn't mean I haven't been thinking. I've been quite busy, and successful, at implementing technology into some of my math and resource classes lately. Here's what I've been up to:
-Using i-pads. I've been fortunate enough to check out the i-pad lab a few times, in addition to the teacher i-pads at school. Students enjoyed using them to search for and select recipes to use for our cooking lessons. They also found it useful to generate shopping lists using a grocery list app I found. They're still into using the Mad Math app for reviewing basic math concepts (flashcards) and playing Math Bingo. I've also been introduced to the Notability app (through a workshop I went to this week) for students who currently use the LiveScribe pen, but cannot read their own handwriting. It's a great way to incorporate typing with the features the LiveScribe offer that we most often use. I'm continuously blown away by the i-technology and can only hope one day, I'll own one of my own that I can have more freedom with.
-Khan Academy. This math tutorial website has really been a positive experience for 3 of my students. They enjoy and understand listening/watching the movies, and like that they can link their progress to facebook where others can praise/comment on their progress. They're getting feedback from all over! I also like that while they're practicing the concepts, there is a status bar at the top. As they progress, the color moves from blue-green-yellow-orange-red. As they are successful, the colors move towards the right of the spectrum; alternatively, if they're struggling, the color moves back towards the blue. I like being able to see immediately when students are struggling. If a student has been working for 15 minutes, and isn't out of the blue, they're stuck. I can intervene. If they're steadily making progress, I can see the colors unfolding. I think this immediate feedback is helpful for not only them, but for me too.
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-Using i-pads. I've been fortunate enough to check out the i-pad lab a few times, in addition to the teacher i-pads at school. Students enjoyed using them to search for and select recipes to use for our cooking lessons. They also found it useful to generate shopping lists using a grocery list app I found. They're still into using the Mad Math app for reviewing basic math concepts (flashcards) and playing Math Bingo. I've also been introduced to the Notability app (through a workshop I went to this week) for students who currently use the LiveScribe pen, but cannot read their own handwriting. It's a great way to incorporate typing with the features the LiveScribe offer that we most often use. I'm continuously blown away by the i-technology and can only hope one day, I'll own one of my own that I can have more freedom with.
-Khan Academy. This math tutorial website has really been a positive experience for 3 of my students. They enjoy and understand listening/watching the movies, and like that they can link their progress to facebook where others can praise/comment on their progress. They're getting feedback from all over! I also like that while they're practicing the concepts, there is a status bar at the top. As they progress, the color moves from blue-green-yellow-orange-red. As they are successful, the colors move towards the right of the spectrum; alternatively, if they're struggling, the color moves back towards the blue. I like being able to see immediately when students are struggling. If a student has been working for 15 minutes, and isn't out of the blue, they're stuck. I can intervene. If they're steadily making progress, I can see the colors unfolding. I think this immediate feedback is helpful for not only them, but for me too.
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