iPod iDeas #7: Using iPods to Support Mathematical Learning

In this episode, Kelly explains how ipods could be used to support student learning in math for both conceptual and procedural knowledge.

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Math problem samples:
Mrs. Boudreau thinks that you can add 2 to both the numerator and the denominator of 3/4 and end up with an equivalent fraction. Mrs. Kobrosli disagrees. Do you agree with Mrs. Boudreau? Why or why not? Show your work.

Sample Math Process soundfile demonstrating one group’s solution to this problem: Click here

Math problem sample:
The distance from Winnipeg to Lake Louise, travelling west on the Trans-Canada Highway through Calgary, is 1550 km. From past experiences, Ben and Jen know that they can bike an average of 95 km/day. If they cycled at this speed, how many days will it take them to complete this trip?

Student sample soundfile demonstration math discourse as students try to explain what the remainder represents in a long division question: Click here

iPod iDeas #6 – Using Voice Memo in Writing

In this episode, Kelly talks about how our group used the Voice Memo App to help our students improve their written work by editing & revising. This was done through a peer revision process.

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iPod iDeas #5: Our Teacher Learning Sessions

In this episode, Kelly talks about the process that took place during our Teacher learning sessions and the application of our learning with using ipods in the classroom.

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iPod iDeas #4: Let your students help lead the learning!

In this episode, Kelly explains how the students can be involved in helping to lead the learning when using iPods in the classroom to meet specific learning goals.

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iPod iDeas #3: It’s not about the apps!

In this episode, Kelly explains the use of ipod touches in the classroom, keeping the focus on more than just about the apps .

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iPod iDeas #2: You don’t need a class set!

In this episode, Kelly explains the optimum number of ipod touch devices that have worked in the classroom.

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iPod iDeas #1: 2 i’s on the Learning

In this episode, Kelly explains how to begin thinking about the key learning involved in using ipod touches in the classroom.

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iPod iDeas – 2 i’s on the Learning

 

Coming soon!  Join me as I share key learning with using ipod touches in the classroom.

Reflections from Infusion, 2011 – North Bay

I was super excited to have the opportunity to present a Keynote at the Infusion, 2011 Conference in North Bay this weekend.  Being a “northern girl”, it felt like I was coming home to the Great White North.  But far beyond connecting with the North again, it allowed me to share a little bit of what I love doing most…  working with aspiring teachers, and sharing experiences of what I have learned in the classroom, through my connections with kids.

The framework for our presentation (co-developed with @benhazzard) focussed on thinking about the infusion of technology into your classroom following a gear-system approach of:

1.  Think it – What is your key learning purpose?  How do you plan on infusing this technology to meet with your pedagogical purpose and student learning goals?

2.  Find it, Bring it – If you don’t have access to your “ideal piece of technology that you envision”, what could you use instead?

3.  Try it – It’s ok to learn as you go, and yes, it can be messy! – try it, refine it, try it, refine it, try it, refine it … just keep trying it!

4.  Learn it – Reflect on what works and what needs to be tweaked.  And start the process again.

The essence of the gear framework is that you can jump in at any point.  And the turning of one gear, builds momentum in the other gears and allows the learning process to unfold.

So as you reflect on the pedagogy behind one piece of technology you are currently using in the classroom … forget about the shiny features of this technology …  What purpose is it serving in your classroom?

Learning With Head Fakes: AandE

Here’s the situation, should you choose to accept it.

1) 400 faculty of education pre-service students

2) 1.25 hours

3) Share everything they will need to know about assessment and evaluation

4) oh, yeah, build in some learning about using DI in the classroom too.

So we, @benhazzard and I, accepted this challenge.  We also decided to build in multiple levels of learning.  This presentation was designed to have an ongoing, coherent, and compelling narrative that linked real life with classroom experiences.  We also wanted to use technology and integrate it in a seamless way to enhance our discussion.  The concepts we chose to cover were basic and foundational:

• Assessment FOR Learning
• Assessment AS Learning and
• Assessment OF Learning.