Math in the_classroom
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M E L A N I E W I S C O U N T W I L K E S U N I V E R S I T Y
• Why should we make the effort to connect students to math through the technology integration?
• How can technology be used in the math classroom to increase student conceptual understanding and performance?
• What technology tools are specifically designed for the math classroom and instruction?
• What technology tools could be used in the math classroom and instruction?
• Appeal to millennial learner’s preferences for multimedia • Appeals to senses
• Replay provided excellent relearn & review activities
• Differentiated Instruction
• Students will retain what they learn
• Speaking, writing, reading and listening skills will be practiced
• Students will retain what they learn
• Promotes creativity
• Students will be engaged in their learning
• Forces students to think at a higher level
• Students will improve their technology skills
• Helps to develop problem-solving skills
• It is fun!
• Teaches using sensory modes
• Teaches in different medium
• Technology is naturally attention-getting
• Technology tools serve as “explainers” rather than just “displayers
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• Interactive Whiteboards
• Online calculators
• 3D graphics
• Visualizations
• Videos
• Tutorials
• Collaborative web 2.0 tools
• Interactive presentations
• Games
• Podcasts
• Purple Math
• Vocaroo
• Concept Maps
• Wall Wisher
• Google Docs
• Khan Academy
• Scriblink
• Online Graphs
• Interactives
• Live Binders
• Jingles
• Math apps
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Take a tour of each
example of specific
technology tools and
general technology
tools that lend
themselves to math
instruction and
assessment