Mathematics and FCIT

This is a great way to integrate technology into the mathematics classroom.  Research shows that students enjoy learning from each other.  Assigning projects is an excellent way to differentiate instruction.  Assign students  a topic and have them create a podcast about the topic.  They can upload it to the web and others can learn from their work.  They can also present their podcasts in class so the rest of the students can learn a new skill or review an old one.  For help getting started and to dowload software, visit podcasting page under Standards & Software.

Podcasts are a great way for teachers to communicate mathematics!  Teachers can create podcasts of topics/lessons and upload them to the web for students to view.  What a great way to handle make-up work!  Teachers can explain procedures and work out examples in their podcasts.  Then, students can view them from home.  Remember…. podcasts can have video in addition to audio!  Need help getting started?  Visit Standards & Sofwarefor a list of free software you can download.  To listen to math specific podcasts that were created for professional development for teachers, visit Make Math Matter at iTunes U.

The Educational Technology Clearing House has links to numerous interactive websites for students in all grade levels.  This would be a great place to direct math students and parents for summer enrichment and/or remediation activities.  If you’re sending an end-of-year letter home to parents, consider listing this resource.

It can be challenging and sometimes frustrating as we try to integrate technology into our classrooms.  There have been many a night that I have searched on-line and called friends to help me with a problem I’ve encountered while trying to write a lesson plan.  Tech-Ease will help you past the obstacles you stumble upon in your technology quest!  Whether you use a Windows or Mac machine, help is on the way!  My favorite section of Tech-Ease are the tutorials.  You can view videos showing the exact steps you need to take to accomplish the steps at hand.  Or, you can download pdf files with directions.  This is a great resource to use and to share with others, regardless of their content expertise.