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Choosing and Using Web-Based Learning Tools for the Mathematics Classroom
Robin KayUOITOshawa, Canada
We will be working from kayuoitpres.wikispaces.com
UOIT
• Started in 2003 • 6000+ Students• Laptop based university
Me
1. Taught for over 25 years at high school, college and university level
2. Taught pre-service mathematics IS teachers at UOIT for 10 years
3. Currently the Director of Graduate Studies for our Online Masters of Education program,
You
1. Primary, Junior, Intermediate, Secondary
2. Years experience in the classroom
3. Years using technology
Agenda1. Let’s Talk Technology in the Classroom2. Web-Based Learning Tools (WBLTs)3. Types of WBLTs4. Interactive Concept-Based Tools5. Finding WBLTs6. Choosing WBLTs7. Using WBLTs
One request
1. If you have a question, problem, concern please jump right in at the moment
How often do you use computers in a significant way with your class?
To answer, go to:PollEv.com/robin.kay
1. Let’s Talk Technology
What prevents you from using computers with your class?
In pairs, make a short list and post response at todaysmeet.com/WBLT
2. Web-Based Learning Tools
1. Access▫Easy access – web-based
2. Time▫Easy to Learn
3. Software▫Always up to date / Mostly predictable▫Targets specific concepts
4. Problems▫Fewer problems
3. Types of Web-Based Learning Tools
Information Tools
Production Tools
Collaborative Tools
Interactive Concept Based Tools
Web-Based Information Tools
1. Video Podcasts (e.g. Khan, Teacher Tube)
2. Pinterest (personal resources)3. Scoopit (personal resources)4. Evernotes – Notes & Resources5. Diigo – Resource Tracking
For more information go to: kayuoitpres.wikispaces.com
Web-Based Production Tools1. Google Drive – Create and share documents2. Adobe Voice – iPad Presentations 3. Prezi – Presentation software4. Jing (Snagit, Screencast-o-matic)5. Concept Maps6. Padlet7. TEDEd – Flipped Classroom + Videos
For more information go to: kayuoitpres.wikispaces.com
Web-Based Collaboration Tools
1. Wikis – Create websites in groups2. Google Drive – Create and share
documents3. Popplet – Collaborative Mind Maps4. Blogs – Comment on anything in groups5. Pirate Pad – Sharing Ideas6. Google Hangout (Virtual Meeting)7. Twitter
For more information go to: http://mathtechtoolsuoit.wikispaces.com/
4. Web-Based Interactive Tools
“Interactive tool that supports the learning of a specific concept”
Activity 1 –Sample Interactive Tools
1. Distance Time
2. Nets, Surface Area, Volume
3. Go to kayuoitpres.wikispaces.com ▫Sample WBLTs
5. Finding Web-Based Learning Tools
Where do you go?1. Gizmos (free for Grades 7 to 12)2. Interactive Sites for Education3. Math Tools4. Math Warehouse5. nrich6. NCTM Illuminations7. Browse Interactives8. National Library of Virtual Manipulatives9. Interactivate (Shodor)10. Desmos & Geogebra
1. Go to kayuoitpres.wikispaces.com▫Finding WBLTs
2. Find one that you like and explain why
3. Find one that you did not like and explain why
Activity 2 – Play and Select WBLT
6. Choosing a WBLT
What features do you like?• Post at todaysmeet.com/WBLT
What features DON”T you like?• Post at todaysmeet.com/WBLT
Current Research on Choosing WBLTs1. 2500-3000 students2. 3 school boards districts3. 150-200 teachers4. Attitudes & Learning Performance5. Came up with a list of features that lead
to good results …
Features …
1. Easy to use2. Colour & look3. Multimedia (Video, Images, Audio)4. Design (Does it make sense?)5. Interactivity6. Context/theme7. Enhances Learning8. Instructional Wrap
Final Thoughts on Choosing
1. Unlikely to find the perfect tool2. You can overcome flaws with a good
instruction wrap3. Ease of use is critical4. Engagement is a good idea5. Focus on a specific concept6. Focus on your Learning Goals
1. Groups of 3-4
2. Pick WBLT from kayuoitpres.wikispaces.com
3. Come up with 3 GOOD questions based on your learning goals
4. Post on Padlet at tinyurl.com/wbltpadlet
Activity 3 – Questions & WBLTs
7. Using WBLTs
1. Context2. Learning Goals3. Tinyurl 4. Demo (if necessary)5. Guiding Questions6. Participation7. Check learning after
Context
1. Why are they are using the tool?2. Why is the concept learned important?3. What is the big picture?
OTHERWISE4. Students are confused from the start5. See the WBLT as pointless
Learning Goals
1. Clearly state the learning goal(s) to the students
2. After using this WBLT, you should be able to :
OTHERWISE3. Students can get confused and lost4. They don’t know what to focus on
Use tinyurl.com or tiny.cc
To Demo or Not to Demo
1. Students like to figure stuff out on their own
HOWEVER
2. There may be awkward areas or weird stuff
3. Take 2 minutes to point these out4. If it take longer than 2 minutes you have
the wrong WBLT
Guiding Questions
1. Questions that lead student toward the learning goals and target questions
2. Without clear guiding questions, the WBLT is useless
3. Can take 30-45 min to create
Participation
1. Individual Use can work well – but should be able to ask questions
2. Pairs work WELL because you have conversation, a second opinion and someone to write down findings – BE CAREFUL
3. Work as a class with LCD▫Pose questions and have students work in
pairs to predict or come up with answers▫Write prediction down ▫Ask students to work the WBLT, not you
Check for Learning
1. Have students answer questions at the end to see if the learning goals were achieved – Are there any unanswered questions?
2. Critical because there is often a sizeable disconnect between what teachers and students experience
