Class+5

=Using Technology =

 In today's class we did a lot of work on manipulatives, and focused a lot on the maniplulatives available on the internet! I loved this because sometimes in a I/S setting, manipulatives aren't as available as they would be in younger grades. I also wouldn't have really thought of using these in my classroom. Activities such as building blocks seems very primary to me, but using them for explaining fractions was a great learning tool. The geoboard was also really cool, and could be used for doing rotations and reflections for I/S classrooms. Some of the websites we used today as as follows:

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 * Algebra Tiles: **

 Another great website that we used today was called [|www.polleverywhere.com]. I thought this would be a great tool to use in an I/S classroom. This website is very similar to the clickers. The teacher can place up a multiple choice question, or a comment page, and the students can then send in their answer anonymously. This could be used for review, or a ticket out of class, or comments about a question. It would be great integrating the cell phone use in this as well. I think students would really enjoy it (I know I did!). The only problems I could see occurring would be rude comments showing up on the screen (I believe there is a way to find out who sent it if you place the right settings to being with), and possibly not obeying to the school rules (no cell phone policy). I would have to do my research first before bringing this into the classroom. Another thing I would most likely do before bringing this into the classroom would be making sure that most students (if not everyone) has a cell phone. I think I am going to try this in my placement as long as it is okay with my AT.

 Heather

Please note that these websites can also be found in the Resourcefulness section on this Wiki.