Assignment # 4 Technology Integration

In order to add the necessary technology to the lesson plan, I will need an elmo to display sample questions and answers for my students to refer to when working on division problems. I will also need laptops with internet access for my students so they can have an opportunity to finish their homework at school. Priority will be given to students who do not have access at home. Students would have to take turns using the computers. In a class of 30 children, 30 laptops would be necessary if each student was to get an opportunity to complete homework at school. Realistically, in certain schools this would not be feasible financially. Again, for this reason, priority must be given to students who need to complete their homework at school. The technology would make the lesson more learner-centered, because for instance, children love using the internet, especially interactive programs like the games on childrens' websites, such as coolmath.com. The challenge of having students go online for assignments is that some students might not have internet access at home. This is why I am choosing to let students finish their homework at school. Also, if I receive a hand-written note signed by the caretaker claiming the child does not have internet access at home, for this assignment requiring internet access, I can give a three day extension so the student and caretaker can arrange time to go to the library.

Nets the lesson covers:
Standard 1: Basic operations and concepts
-Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
-Students are proficient in the use of technology.
The lesson covers standard 1, because students will learn how to search the internet and use mouse and keyboard for various purposes.

Standard 2: Social, ethical, and human issues
- Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
-Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

Students will learn the importance of logging on and off when using a public computer, or if using a private computer student will learn how to properly start up and shut down a computer. Student will also learn about different ways technology can make learning fun.

Standard 3: Technology productivity tools
-Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Playing some math games online will help students retain information, because they will be having fun.


Here is my lesson plan:

Grade 3 math

EALR/GLE:
2.2.3 Apply a variety of strategies to construct solutions.
4.2 Organize, represent, and share information
5.3 Relate mathematical concepts to real-world situations.
5.3.1 Understand that mathematics is used extensively in daily life outside the classroom.

Objectives: After given instructions on what the students are to do, students will individually work on a handout; the students will learn about division (discovery).

Technology:
PowerPoint-sample questions and answers will be up on PowerPoint for students to refer to while working.
Stations: Station 1 works with cubes, Station 2 works with the smart board (downloaded onto laptop).
Internet Games: Student will go to a website containing math games like www.coolmath.com and read about division and/or play the games.

VAK:
Visual: Students receive written handouts and cubes to work with.
Auditory: Teacher gives verbal directions in the beginning of the lesson.
Kinesthetic: Students individually work with cubes and paper/pen to solve math problem.

Accommodations:
1. Near-sighted student sits in front of classroom and teacher uses bigger font.
2. Deaf students sit in a spot where the teacher and interpreter can easily be seen.
3. Student with ADHD also sits in the front so teacher can refocus student if necessary. Also, student had a squishy ball, which seems to help student concentrate.

Family Interaction Plan: Student will teach an older person and a younger child a lesson on dividing numbers and will have each person do two problems. Parent will bring homework sheet back signed.

Class arrangement: Tables will be divided into groups of five desks. All students will face the front of the classroom. Talkative students will be spread out.

Teaching Steps:
1. Anticipatory set: Handouts, cubes, and writing utensils will be on the students’ desk prior to the lesson beginning. Teacher will explain to students what they will be doing in the next 20-30 minutes

2. Teacher will have students work individually on division problems. Students will not talk to each other. The only help teacher will give at this time is restating a question on the worksheet if the student has difficulty understanding.

3. Afterwards, class will go over worksheet together.

4. At home, each student will go to coolmath.com and use the resources to practice division for at least 20 minutes. Student will write three different things learned from playing the game.

Closure: Students will discuss three things they learned about division.

Assessment: Assessment is informative. Teacher wants to see how well students meet learning objectives for this lesson, which will help in creating the next division lessons which will have summative assessments.