Using Technology to Teach Math in the Elementary Classroom Katie phelps

Using technology to teach toward learning styles “If a child does not learn the way I teach, I must teach the way he/she learns.” Adding resources and methods to the lesson Able to teach the lesson in multiple ways

Technology develops higher level thinking skills Integrating technology within the math curriculum Use new technology skills to challenge students Proven to have positive outcomes in student achievement

Interactive technology activities Start off each day with an interactive activity Students are excited to see what they will do Enjoy working with peers to learn methods Hands on, attention grabbing tools

Examples of interactive tools Number 100 Chart Smart Board The Number SPLAT Computer Game Computers for extra help

Number 100 Chart Can solve number pattern activities Even and odd numbers Multiples of 5 and 10 Skip counting by 2, 3, 4, and 5 Increase and decrease of numbers

The SMART Board Addition/ subtraction story problems Solve problems on SMART Notebook Interactive with pictures through SMART Board Assess and analyze information rather than memorization

Number SPLAT Computer Game Similar to Interactive 100 Chart Click on multiple numbers to practice patterns Teacher can take a picture to use as review

Recognizing and counting money “Once Upon a Time in the Life of the Coin Presidents” Coins on white board are linked to website on President Learn American history through technology Better able to distinguish among the coins

ELMO Document Camera Students can explain their work to the class Visually show how they got their answer Students enjoy being the teacher Improved their understanding by learning from peers

Effects of technology in the classroom Employ many new resources and methods Accommodate all learning styles Keeps students entertained while learning Computer games bring fun into the classroom Helps students move toward higher level thinking skills

Bibliography Kelly Gary 1st grade teacher at Sewickley Academy http://blog.sewickley.org/bid/90323/Using-Technology-to-Teach-Math-in- the-Elementary-Classroom Kelly Gary 1st grade teacher at Sewickley Academy New Employee Monitoring Program Director