11 Tools Reflections

I will use the wiki for working math problems this year. It will allow collaboration between students and can be done from home if necessary. The wiki will enhance writing skills and broaden student understanding of problem solving strategies needed to solve real life math problems. I will use the itouches as a math center if I have them. Photostory offers a different avenue for group presentations. Using a wiki may be awkward for me at first, but I am confident the students and I will embrace the change. Colleagues from other campuses have discussed using flip cameras to film students solving problems at the Activeboard as a math center. Students will then be responsible for uploading the lesson. I will continue to collaborate with colleagues to find the online resources that are most effective for facilitating math concept understanding in my classroom.

Learning Tool #11

I would teach digital citizenship by example using the "thinkaloud" strategy. Explaining how I chose the website, what others I viewed prior to choosing the site and how I went about making my final decision. Three things I would make sure students understand are: use multiple sources, be safe and use appropriate etiquette at all times. Multiple sources are necessary to confirm or negate information in web articles. The information is only as good as its source. I would continually emphasize safety. The funny friend you like so much could be a predator and meeting at the mall is definitely not appropriate behavior. Etiquette is critical to keeping a civilized conversation online. Students should not be using inappropriate language and should treat everyone with respect.

Learning Tool #10

Math Bingo was the most fun. The bugs are able to hold student interest while they are practicing math facts. Pop Math Basic Math is useful for students practicing their math facts. I am a fan of Sudoku, a leveled activity. The itouch can be used as a math center.

Learning Tool #9

Skype could be used for tutorials or conducting surveys. Screencast will allow students to capture images, give feedback or explain ideas on the wiki.

Learning Tool #8

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I have used short video clips to enhance classroom instruction. Dividing decimals by whole numbers and dividing decimals by decimals are concepts we cover in 6th grade Pre-AP Math.

Learning Tool #7

Photostory makes group presentations more interesting. Students could create a photostory to explore mathematical concepts in nature.

Learning Tool #6

Wikis offer a perfect space for students to solve math word problems collaboratively.

Learning Tool #5

Tagging is a quick and effective way to share websites with colleagues of common interest. I tagged the following two websites as Math Skills Reinforcement.

http://www.mrnussbaum.com

math.com

Learning Tool #4

I created an Exam survey in Google Docs. Authentic feedback will drive instruction and review for the following exam. I will be aware of what's occuring in my colleagues classrooms by subscribing to their blogs.

Learning Tool #3 -Success!

Visual imagery is an important component to understanding. I will definitely use Wordle for vocabulary reviews.

Learning Tool #3

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Learning Tool #2

I think building an online learning community is interesting. I am intrigued by the anonymity of posting. This definitely creates more uncensored responses.
I posted comments on these five blogs: Dawson's Daily, Amy's House, Weg
s Online, Mr. Z's Thoughts and Planet Mongo.

Learning Tool #1

This is my first experience with blogging. I enjoyed creating the Avatar!