Module 4: Slopes and Equations of Lines
This
flipchart is made for grades 9-12. It goes hand in hand with most Algebra
classes. This flipchart shows a lot of examples of graphing lines and
equations. This would be very useful because it has so many examples to look
at, it would save me as a teacher from having to make up a lot of examples.
Hardware\Software
Roblyer and
Doering (2012) talk about the teacher’s hardware toolbox (pg. 11). You can
download this flip chart without a problem, but for it to work right you would
need to have the flip chart software. A classroom would also need to have a
computer, projector, and some kind of interactive smart pens and tablets for
the students.
Technology Use Based on Problem Solving
I chose this flip chart because it is very helpful in giving visual examples for a tough
subject. Roblyer and Doering (2012) stated, “Highly abstract mathematical and
scientific principles become clearer and easier to understand” (pg. 25). Another
way to support students learning is to support effective skill practice (Roblyer
& Doering, 2012). This flipchart does this as well by giving the students a
lot of examples to practice with.
Essential Conditions for Technology
Integration
There are a
couple of essential conditions to be able to use this technology. The first is
the school system has to have the funding. Roblyer and Doering (2012) stated, “Experts
agree that adequate funding can determine the success or failure of even the
best technology plans” (pg. 66). Without the proper funding a teacher can’t
even think about integrating this technology in a classroom. Teachers also must
stay up to date with how to use all the technology. “However, because
technology resources and applications change so quickly, continuing
professional staff development in technology resources and applications remains
an essential condition for effective technology integration” (Roblyer &
Doering, 2012 , (pg. 68)).
Software Support Tools
There is all
kind of support tools out there for new teachers. A teacher can find all kind
of generators that can be beneficial in a classroom on the web. From a test
generator, quiz generator, to a rubric generator. Teachers now have the benefit
of being able to use all the interactive whiteboard materials to keep the
students involved in the classroom. Teachers also have access to interactive grade books that make keeping grades and printing progress reports very simply.
Students often need motivation when learning about new subject matter. As Roblyer and Doering (2012) point out students needs "highly visual and interactive qualities of the Internet and multimedia resources" (p. 52). What you have here would encourage students to grasp a new concept in a visual, helpful way that would work very well in a math classroom!
ReplyDeleteThe flipchart is broken down greatly for students. When introducing a new lesson, students need that visual aid and to see how and where to apply. Roblyer and Doering (2012) states that "visual and interactive qualities can direct students' attention toward learning task" (p.25).
ReplyDeleteThe flipchart is a great one to use for your math class Zack. I also think your idea of having interactive pens and tablets would be very beneficial for your students, "models of technology integration range from relatively passive uses to more interactive, hands-on uses" (Roblyer & Doering 2011, Pg. 68). I wish my math classes included interactive flip charts, I probably would have been at least a little more interested in them!
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