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ECAWA Conference 2008
Digital Tools for the Primary Numeracy
Classroom
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CHILD CURRICULUM TECHNOLOGY
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“One should never plan a lesson around a particular technology.
Instead, one should begin with an instructional outcome and then locate the appropriate technologies to support it. If the appropriate technology is a pen and paper, then go with it.”
Andrew Robitaille (2008)
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Virtual Manipulatives
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What are they?
“ A virtual representation of a physical manipulative which, through various dynamic processes may help develop mathematical understanding.”
Mildenhall, P., Swan, P., Northcote, M. & Marshall, L. (2008)
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Why use them?Just like concrete manipulatives, virtual manipulatives can
promote thinking and help students grapple with abstract mathematical ideas.
Overcome some of the classroom management issues associated with concrete manipulatives
Students work can be recorded and storedFree web based resourcesAccessible from home
Mildenhall, P., Swan, P.,
Northcote, M. & Marshall, L. (2008)
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1. Discovery learning
2. Making conjectures
3. Mathematical relationships
The virtual manipulative supported student learning in three areas:
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The virtual manipulative supported student learning in two areas:
1.Linking symbolic and iconic modes
2.Preventing a common error pattern
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The virtual manipulative supported student learning in two areas:
1.Student to student communication
2.Application of previously learned skills
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Researchers reflections:1. Combination of visual and
symbolic images in a linked format
2. Experimenting & testing hypotheses in a safe environment
3. Motivating and encouraged persistence
4. Free and available 24/7
5. Models the fluid nature of thinking
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Use them to…As a motivator to tune students inChallenge students to undertake
explorationModel use of concrete manipulativesLink concrete & symbolic
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Virtual Manipulatives
Computer Assisted
Instruction
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Computer Assisted Instruction
What does this mean in the numeracy classroom?
Providing practice in basic skills for computational fluency
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ContentIs the content appropriate for
the students level of development?
Are the problems presented often enough to build fluency or are they only given periodically as part of a game?
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Support Materials
Are there teacher/parent support materials accompanying the activity?
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Collaboration
Opportunities
Are there opportunities/ prompts for students to work together?
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Directions
Are the directions clear enough for the students to use the activity without additional instructions?
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Level of Difficulty
Can this be adjusted to allow for the needs of different students?
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Distracting Elements
Are there distracting elements on the screen?
Are there advertisements or other distracting pop up materials?
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Type of Response
Do students select a correct answer, or do they enter it from the keyboard?
If they select an answer, how many do they choose from?
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Type of FeedbackWhat type of feedback does it provide for
correct and incorrect responses?
Do students have a chance to correct errors?
Can it track a students correct and incorrect responses?
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Timing
Can the timing be adjusted?
Is there an untimed version?
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Virtual Manipulatives
Computer Assisted
Instruction
Web 2.0 Tools
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Virtual Manipulatives
Computer Assisted
Instruction
Teacher Tools
Web 2.0 Tools
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Interactive Whiteboards: Whole Class
Smart – What’s My Rule? Easiteach – Twenty Questions
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Interactive Whiteboards: Small Group
Smart: Domino Detective Easiteach: Area
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Interactive Whiteboards: Learning Centre
Smart: Pentominoes Easiteach: Bugs Comparative Measuring
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Classroom Computers: Collaborative tools
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Tracking Learning
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Tracking Learning
Audacity
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Teacher Tools
Tracking Learning
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“a resource cannot force learners to describe what they are thinking, only good teaching can do this”
Quote from T. Cotton in Mildenhall, P., Swan, P., Northcote, M. & Marshall, L. (2008)
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