Tool 8

I learned where all the vital buttons were, how to access different things and other important data like the volume, etc. I have an iphone and an ipad so I am already very familiar with how Apple products work and love using them.  In order to manage the devices, I will make working on the Ipads a privilege that the students have to earn. Since I will only have a few, I still need to think of the best way to evenly distribute using time among my students. I will use Khan Academy and SchoolTube to watch video tutorials on various topics and other websites for games, etc.  I will also let those students who struggle come in during study hall to use ipads to watch extra tutorials or use additional resources to reinforce the lesson. 

Tool 7

Algebra II students will be in groups picked by the teacher. The objective is to review conic sections for the final exam. Students will use the iPads and laptops to research a particular conic section and present a review to the class.  I plan to implement this around mid-May, about two weeks before finals.  Students will use ipads and laptops.  Students will present, each member of group will have a speaking role, and class will critique for accuracy of material.  Each group will provide a short assessment for the class. If you need to find another classroom - We can begin networking with other classrooms right here!

Tool 6

I created a twitter account and a skype account. Twitter could be a great resource for my students to discuss assignments and get homework help.  Skype could also be used by my students to offer extra help outside of school.  You could also skype with other classes or watch another teacher’s lesson. 

http://twitter.com/ 

https://secure.skype.com/account/

I can see my students taking advantage of these tools to get with other students in their class or another class to collaborate on the material.  

Tool 5

I created comic strip on Makebeliefscomix.com and a vocabulary chart on wordle.net.  I think Wordle would be great to review/introduce the vocabulary in a unit.  Not sure if I would be able to use the comic in class other than for a good laugh.    

Here is my comic strip.

http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/?comix_id=9574241C671773

Here is my Wordle.

   

Tool 4

I created a worksheet and form in Google Docs to share with my team.  This would be useful to collaborate on worksheets and assessments. You could possibly use the forms for students to assess students.  Sharing documents within the team would be a good way discuss and collaborate the curriculum for the course.  

Tool 3

I visited SchoolTube and TeacherTube.  The websites both had great videos and would be helpful for my students whether they missed class or needed a review of the lesson.  Here are two videos I found useful.  The first is about solving multi-step equations and the second demonstrates one way to graph a line. 

With regard to the copyright laws, when in doubt, always cite where you got your information from!

I have a Dropbox account which I have shared lesson plans in.  

Tool 2

I am new to blogging so I am not extremely comfortable blogging yet.  I was able to comment on other teacher’s blogs and ask questions about their posts that I thought were useful. I do not like to share my thoughts publicly, but I think this could be a great resource for my students to ask questions to each other on various assignments, projects, etc.  I plan on visiting wildaboutmath.com. This website has games, ideas and advice on things to do in a math classroom.