It has been clearly established in the education world that there are multiple intelligences and we do not all learn the same way. Therefore, in order to reach more students during instruction, I try to utilize various modes of presentation during my lessons. Even the simplest task can be presented in multiple ways. The more options we give children to learn, the higher the chances they will achieve understanding.
This is where technology steps in. I believe in using traditional in-class methodologies and software instruction side-by-side rather than choosing one to supersede the other. There are tasks a teacher can out-perform any current software. A teacher can give instant feedback and support based on an individual’s response. Current software can provide feedback and support at the end of a student’s performance or if a student chooses certain icons/options (but the feedback/support will not be as individualized).
On the other hand, software can give students as much time as they need. It is not practical or possible for a teacher to provide every student in the class with as much time a computer can. With software they can revisit areas of difficulty again and again until they have mastered the concept. They can practice and hone these skills independently.
The Internet has been a great resource for me to find free websites for games, videos, activities and lesson plans. The sites I have listed on this website are only a few I have utilized for my Math and Science lessons. I plan to continue to use technology to differentiate my instruction for different learners. It will support me in providing knowledge, a chance to apply their learning, extra practice and review for my students.
In order to differentiate my instruction, I need various ways to target the different learners in my class. Including computer activities and games into the Math and Science curriculum gives the children time to reinforce and practice skills. By using an interactive whiteboard, I am able to target my visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners simultaneously. I am able to show videos on various Math and Science topics. It allows students to come up and actively apply their knowledge to solve problems via games and activities. Most of all, it motivates and engages them to want to learn.
This is where technology steps in. I believe in using traditional in-class methodologies and software instruction side-by-side rather than choosing one to supersede the other. There are tasks a teacher can out-perform any current software. A teacher can give instant feedback and support based on an individual’s response. Current software can provide feedback and support at the end of a student’s performance or if a student chooses certain icons/options (but the feedback/support will not be as individualized).
On the other hand, software can give students as much time as they need. It is not practical or possible for a teacher to provide every student in the class with as much time a computer can. With software they can revisit areas of difficulty again and again until they have mastered the concept. They can practice and hone these skills independently.
The Internet has been a great resource for me to find free websites for games, videos, activities and lesson plans. The sites I have listed on this website are only a few I have utilized for my Math and Science lessons. I plan to continue to use technology to differentiate my instruction for different learners. It will support me in providing knowledge, a chance to apply their learning, extra practice and review for my students.
In order to differentiate my instruction, I need various ways to target the different learners in my class. Including computer activities and games into the Math and Science curriculum gives the children time to reinforce and practice skills. By using an interactive whiteboard, I am able to target my visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners simultaneously. I am able to show videos on various Math and Science topics. It allows students to come up and actively apply their knowledge to solve problems via games and activities. Most of all, it motivates and engages them to want to learn.
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