SMART Notebook
What it is
Interactive whiteboard
Rationale
As a first grade teacher, I am always looking for new ways to capture and maintain my students’ attention. How do you increase student engagement? GAMES! I have discovered that finding games that correlate with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) can be quite difficult.
Our classroom SMART board is (literally) the center of our room. We use it for everything; projecting images, websites, games, music, videos, timers, etc. Since we use it so much, I would like to be able to incorporate SMART board games into our lessons. The thought of being able to create games that are both exciting and educational is absolutely exhilarating!
Proficiency Plan
To demonstrate proficiency with this technology, I will be using tutorials through Lynda to develop a further understanding of the SMART board technology software. Once I have a better understanding, I will use the program to produce original resources.
Interactive whiteboard
Rationale
As a first grade teacher, I am always looking for new ways to capture and maintain my students’ attention. How do you increase student engagement? GAMES! I have discovered that finding games that correlate with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) can be quite difficult.
Our classroom SMART board is (literally) the center of our room. We use it for everything; projecting images, websites, games, music, videos, timers, etc. Since we use it so much, I would like to be able to incorporate SMART board games into our lessons. The thought of being able to create games that are both exciting and educational is absolutely exhilarating!
Proficiency Plan
To demonstrate proficiency with this technology, I will be using tutorials through Lynda to develop a further understanding of the SMART board technology software. Once I have a better understanding, I will use the program to produce original resources.
Prodigy Math
What it is
An adaptive, role-playing math game for students in grades 1-7
Rationale
Our math block is in the afternoon, and by that time students are tired and their attention span is nearly nonexistent. As a result, many of my students’ math skills have suffered. It is time to switch it up and reinvigorate my students’ enthusiasm for math. By using an adaptive math program, students will be able to learn and practice skills at their own pace in exciting new ways!
Proficiency Plan
To demonstrate proficiency with this technology, I will be signing up for Prodigy Math, establish accounts for my first grade class, construct plans, and generate assignments for students to complete.
An adaptive, role-playing math game for students in grades 1-7
Rationale
Our math block is in the afternoon, and by that time students are tired and their attention span is nearly nonexistent. As a result, many of my students’ math skills have suffered. It is time to switch it up and reinvigorate my students’ enthusiasm for math. By using an adaptive math program, students will be able to learn and practice skills at their own pace in exciting new ways!
Proficiency Plan
To demonstrate proficiency with this technology, I will be signing up for Prodigy Math, establish accounts for my first grade class, construct plans, and generate assignments for students to complete.