1. Using Technology to Teach Math in the Elementary Classroom
Katie phelps

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Bibliography Kelly Gary 1st grade teacher at Sewickley Academy
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Kelly Gary
1st grade teacher at Sewickley Academy
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