From tonight's class I have a few comments on how I feel about some of the articles. First off I do believe that manipulative's are essential in the classroom. I feel they can be for any subject, and can be many different types of items. They help children get the hands on experience that they need, and it allows the different type of learners to get what they need as well. We can also incorporate technology manipulative's as well, by simply using a computer or smartboard. There are many different things we can do that are out there, it's up to the teacher to be aware of all our options.
I do feel that student's who copy word for word should be corrected, but I do that we need to make sure that we address this issue before, and do things to prevent this from happening. For example make sure we show them the difference between good websites and the ones that are not so good for research. If we take these precautions and do everything we can to prevent this and then it happens I think they should be punished but they should also be asked to redo the paper. They do need to learn from their mistakes as well.
I thought that the topics we talked about Monday night will help us have different views in these subject matters in the classroom.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
02/16/09
By reviewing the sites given in last night's class and everyones feedback on how they would incorporate them into their lessons, I think that it was very useful and allowed us to see how others would use games. I think a majority of us agree that we need to incorporate them into lessons for a variety of reasons but that we need to make sure that the teacher still teaches the lesson first. That is crucial to making sure the children are still learning what is needed out of the lesson. I think education games can be useful in the classrooms as long as teachers use them correctly. I enjoyed many of the websites that we used, and think that they can be used in classrooms.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Article 2
So after search for articles that dealt with math, I also decided to investigate further and see if there were any out there that showed tests results not being affected by technology. This was hard to find, because many of the articles said that there was growth.
This next article examined math and reading through a study. In March of this year, the Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences issued its report of a study conducted by Mathematical Policy Research, Inc., on the efficacy of computer software on the teaching
of math and reading. It specifically focused on whether students had higher reading or math test scores when teachers had access to selected software products designed to support learning in reading and math. It was not looking at how it effected students in the whole spectrum, therefore it is important to consider that it is not looking at the other subjects. The study involved 439 teachers in 132 schools and 33 school districts.
They were grouped into four areas: first grade reading, fourth grade reading, sixth grade
math, and algebra (typically in ninth grade).In all of the four studies it showed that the results were "products did not affect test scores by amounts that were statistically different from zero."
They looked at how this was both bad and good news to schools. Bad news because many schools have contributed large amounts of money towards technology, but the good news is they are saying that less expensive, conventional teaching methods seem to be as successful as high-tech methods.
I think that this article backs up how I feel about math and technology. I think that it is a great tool, and should be used in schools. However, I feel that math is a hard subject that can be taught completely on technology. Yes, I feel that it can be implemented and used successfully, but teachers have to know how to do this. I think the results may vary also depending on what type of class you are studying. For example this study was done on a "low poverty" school. You have to think about what kinds of technology they used, and what did they do with it.
Barlow, D. (2007). The Teachers Lounge: Closing in on 2014. The Education Digest, 73(4), 66-69
This next article examined math and reading through a study. In March of this year, the Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences issued its report of a study conducted by Mathematical Policy Research, Inc., on the efficacy of computer software on the teaching
of math and reading. It specifically focused on whether students had higher reading or math test scores when teachers had access to selected software products designed to support learning in reading and math. It was not looking at how it effected students in the whole spectrum, therefore it is important to consider that it is not looking at the other subjects. The study involved 439 teachers in 132 schools and 33 school districts.
They were grouped into four areas: first grade reading, fourth grade reading, sixth grade
math, and algebra (typically in ninth grade).In all of the four studies it showed that the results were "products did not affect test scores by amounts that were statistically different from zero."
They looked at how this was both bad and good news to schools. Bad news because many schools have contributed large amounts of money towards technology, but the good news is they are saying that less expensive, conventional teaching methods seem to be as successful as high-tech methods.
I think that this article backs up how I feel about math and technology. I think that it is a great tool, and should be used in schools. However, I feel that math is a hard subject that can be taught completely on technology. Yes, I feel that it can be implemented and used successfully, but teachers have to know how to do this. I think the results may vary also depending on what type of class you are studying. For example this study was done on a "low poverty" school. You have to think about what kinds of technology they used, and what did they do with it.
Barlow, D. (2007). The Teachers Lounge: Closing in on 2014. The Education Digest, 73(4), 66-69
Article
In this article a women from Baton Rouge, an all girls secondary school, uses technology in the classroom, and has had wonderful results. They used computer monitoring system and tablet PCs. It improved their excitement about math, and also improved their test results. The tablet can be used to monitor the student's comprehension as well as create collaboration between all the students. She can use her tablet to present her power point presentations (lessons), and she can keep notes for students that were absent. It is also useful because it has privacy, so those students that are struggling are not being embarrassed.
I think that it is interesting to see that technology is not something that we have here but that it is used all over in classrooms. I think this would be a great way to present lessons and also have them working hands on. I did take note that this was a secondary school, therefore I do think that it is a little easier to incorporate. Again you have to address the students that you are working with in a way that is most useful to them.
Zuger, S. (2008). Interactive Math Classrooms Adds Up To Success. Technology and Learning, 29(3), 14
I think that it is interesting to see that technology is not something that we have here but that it is used all over in classrooms. I think this would be a great way to present lessons and also have them working hands on. I did take note that this was a secondary school, therefore I do think that it is a little easier to incorporate. Again you have to address the students that you are working with in a way that is most useful to them.
Zuger, S. (2008). Interactive Math Classrooms Adds Up To Success. Technology and Learning, 29(3), 14
Article 1
In this article a group of 70 pre-service teachers participated in training sessions
where they evaluated the features of various pre K-12 mathematics instructional software and websites, and designed technology-based mathematics lessons. The training sessions promoted the pre-service teachers’ awareness of, appreciation for, and confidence in their ability to analyze, select, and craft technology-based mathematics lessons. The teachers were asked to design a lesson plan that incorporated technology into their lessons using the criteria that was suggested.
Findings show that when computers are properly used the can improve student mathematics achievement as well as enhance learning throughout the school. They also state that using technology in the classroom has higher student achievement, self concept,attitude, and teacher-student interaction. Even though studies have shown this improvement and positiveness of using technology, many are finding little teacher use technology because of their lack of training. Throughout the training sessions they also investigated using websites and software that could be incorporated into their math lessons. Some things that the teachers thought were useful were: if they contained manipulative's, visual displays and multiple representations would help with conceptual development, while those that engaged students in real life situations were best used for problem solving and practical applications. So again depending on what the site or software was used for would depend on what they wanted to cover.
After the training sessions they asked for the teachers response's of what they thought was positive or negative about incorporating technology into their math lessons. 94% thought of it as a positive, and the only negative was when they couldn't get it to work successfully. 86% said the viewed software and websites as great tools that can promote best practices and provide great content information. Many were very motivational as well. “Instructional technology can enhance the mathematics learning environment by providing visual demonstrations,interdisciplinary connections, and practical applications,” “Teachers don’t have to hunt for information about math topics,” “Software and websites can readily give teachers the information they need to understand the topics they teach,” and“Instructional technology helps the teacher bring mathematics to life with real-world connections.” 57% of them said that they were now more aware of the use of technology and how it can conceptualize and apply mathematics.
Overall this study was done to help people see that technology is a great tool used to help teach math, but that it does require teachers to have efficient and in depth training of how to do this. It will have a positive result, and has potential to open doors that have not been opened before.
where they evaluated the features of various pre K-12 mathematics instructional software and websites, and designed technology-based mathematics lessons. The training sessions promoted the pre-service teachers’ awareness of, appreciation for, and confidence in their ability to analyze, select, and craft technology-based mathematics lessons. The teachers were asked to design a lesson plan that incorporated technology into their lessons using the criteria that was suggested.
Findings show that when computers are properly used the can improve student mathematics achievement as well as enhance learning throughout the school. They also state that using technology in the classroom has higher student achievement, self concept,attitude, and teacher-student interaction. Even though studies have shown this improvement and positiveness of using technology, many are finding little teacher use technology because of their lack of training. Throughout the training sessions they also investigated using websites and software that could be incorporated into their math lessons. Some things that the teachers thought were useful were: if they contained manipulative's, visual displays and multiple representations would help with conceptual development, while those that engaged students in real life situations were best used for problem solving and practical applications. So again depending on what the site or software was used for would depend on what they wanted to cover.
After the training sessions they asked for the teachers response's of what they thought was positive or negative about incorporating technology into their math lessons. 94% thought of it as a positive, and the only negative was when they couldn't get it to work successfully. 86% said the viewed software and websites as great tools that can promote best practices and provide great content information. Many were very motivational as well. “Instructional technology can enhance the mathematics learning environment by providing visual demonstrations,interdisciplinary connections, and practical applications,” “Teachers don’t have to hunt for information about math topics,” “Software and websites can readily give teachers the information they need to understand the topics they teach,” and“Instructional technology helps the teacher bring mathematics to life with real-world connections.” 57% of them said that they were now more aware of the use of technology and how it can conceptualize and apply mathematics.
Overall this study was done to help people see that technology is a great tool used to help teach math, but that it does require teachers to have efficient and in depth training of how to do this. It will have a positive result, and has potential to open doors that have not been opened before.
Mistretta, R.M. (2005).Integrating Technology Into The Mathematics Classroom:The Role of Teacher Preparation Programs. The Mathematics Teacher, 15(1), 18-24
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Interesting website
So something that I find myself doing very often is searching for websites that are beneficial and that can help give us ideas on some of our lessons. I came across this one particular that I really enjoy so I thought that I would share it with everyone. If at anytime anyone else has some others to offer, I would love to have them as well. Thanks!!
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/lesson_plans/math/time/
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/lesson_plans/math/time/
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
02/02/09
Looking at the standards in class helped me understand them some more. I feel that we sometimes look at technology as using it in the classroom, but that we should use it more incorporated into our lessons and activities. I also feel that it is important to remember that we need teachers to try to learn and adapt new technologies into the classroom so that we can set up students for success. I feel that even though these technologies are out teachers are still very important in the process. I particular enjoy using technologies in the classroom, but fine my troubles to be how to use them in my lessons. Some of my questions are: What standard would you consider if any for using book on tape, or songs related to lesson? These are some things that I do use in the classroom but am not sure what standard they fall under. I would also like to get some more ideas so if anyone as some really good sites that have lessons with incorporated technology standards, I would like to explore them.
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