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Integrating Technology2013(revised)
This document provides information and suggestions for using technology in the math classroom on a limited budget. It discusses free apps that can be used for activities like fraction practice, math drills, presentations, and grading. Potential funding sources like donorschoose.org and writing grants are also mentioned. Overall, the document emphasizes that many educational technology resources are available for free and offers tips for integrating low- or no-cost options into math lessons.
Integrating Technology2013(revised)
- 1. Presented By RandyBackman
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- 8. There’s No Money! Who’sGoing to Pay for That? I Still Have aOne ComputerClassroom Who? I don’t like computers. Where? How? My computer is10 years old. I’m still usinga Commodore 64. There’s no roomIn my classroom forA computer. What? What Technology Budget? Facebook and Skype are blocked How? What? I don’t have time
- 9. Donorschoose.org Student Cell Phones You OnlyNeedOne Computer You! Write a Grant You! Ask your children Many SoftwarePrograms are FREE Ask your students Talk to YourTech Spec Many Programsare Approved Talk to Your Principal Write a Grant Now! Now! Make time
- 11. QR SCANNERSQR SCANNERS QUESTION:Did you know you can create barcodes with this FREE app? ANSWER:ANSWER: The barcodes can serve as secret problems. You can create and scan these codes with most available QR scanner apps.
- 12. QR SCANNERSQR SCANNERS QUESTION:Where can I get this app for FREE? ANSWER:ANSWER: Android Users – Google Play Apple Users – iTunes Store If you’d like to, take a moment to download your QR Scanner. It will be useful for the next activity.
- 13. QR SCANNERSQR SCANNERS LET’STRY IT!
- 14. QR SCANNERSQR SCANNERS LET’STRY IT! You may begin at any barcode. Just not all of us at the same one please. Each barcode will reveal a problem when scanned. The answer to that problem will be found at the top of your next barcode problem.
- 15. COOP FRACTIONSCOOP FRACTIONS ANSWER: •Convertingfractions to decimals •Multiply fractions •Mixed numbers •Estimation •Improper fractions •…….and more!! •Bonus: Students Love It! QUESTION: On which skills does it focus?
- 16. XtramathXtramath.org.org ANSWER: This free websiteallows students to practice number operations at school Or from home. Teachers get weekly reports of students progress as well as the ability to control the difficulty of individual student questions. Starts as easy as 0+2 and ends with single digit division facts. QUESTION: What is it?
- 17. KHAN ACADEMYKHAN ACADEMY ANSWER: Yes!The Khan Academy app is great! Let your students download and learn! Have them make presentations or use a video in your own lesson. QUESTION: Do they offer an app?
- 18. Measure LengthMeasure Length ANSWER: Greatapp that teaches basic ruler measurement. Lets take a look… QUESTION: Sounds simple, is it?
- 19. SOCRATIVESOCRATIVE ANSWER: •You know theclickers right? The ones that every teacher competes for possession of? Well you can let them have it because you know about “Socrative”! •This app serves the same purpose but is utilized through cell phones and Wi-fi! QUESTION: What is it?
- 20. MATH DRILLS LITEMATHDRILLS LITE ANSWER: •Great graphics •User friendly • This app helps students practice basic math facts covering ALL operations. QUESTION: Why is it so great?
- 21. FilesontreeFilesontree ANSWER:ANSWER: •Today’s educator needsto remember the 3 D’s: Documentation, Documentation, Documentation •This app does exactly that. QUESTION: What does it do?
- 22. AppsgonefreeAppsgonefree ANSWER: •Free app onboth major markets that provides a daily list of free apps. These apps usually would cost money but have been marked as free for marketing purposes! QUESTION: On which skills does it focus?
- 23. GeoboardGeoboard ANSWER: •The Geoboard has gonevirtual! •Great for Measurement & Geometry! QUESTION: GeoBoards, what’s new about that?
- 24. Basic FractionBasic Fraction ANSWER: Appthat identifies, compares, simplifies, and incorporates all operations of fractions! QUESTION: GeoBoards, what’s new about that?
- 25. MathSnacksMathSnacks ANSWER: There are somany great things about this app. Let’s just look at it! QUESTION: What does it do?
- 26. Equivalent FractionsEquivalent Fractions ANSWER: Thisapp is excellent for grades 5-9. QUESTION: Great for what grade levels?
- 27. ROVERROVER ANSWER: •This app functionsas a search engine that filters all content on an educational only setting. •It allows your apple products to view flash player videos!! QUESTION: Tired of Google?
- 28. EDMODOEDMODO ANSWER: It islike Facebook for education. To use, simply go to www.edmodo.com After you set up your classes, this program will allow you to assign work, calculate grades, post and answer questions, and much more. Bonus: Students Love It! QUESTION: Is that like Facebook?
- 29. TOO NOISY!TOO NOISY! NoNeed to Discuss, SHOW IT TO ME!
- 30. QUESTION: What isit? EDUCREATIONSEDUCREATIONS ANSWERANSWER:: Students or teachers can utilize this APP to make presentations that have white- board and audio capabilities! This program allows students to be more creative and precise in their presentations.
- 31. QUESTION: What isit? CAMSCANNER ANSWER: This APP is exactly what it sounds like. A scanner! Use your phone’s camera, you can take pictures and convert them to PDF files that can easily be emailed to parents, or attached in Edmodo! The possibilities are endless...
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- 33. GRADE IT! ANSWER: Throwaway your EZ Grader! This App is very user friendly. Simply enter the number of questions and generate your percentages! QUESTION: What is it?
- 34. Other Great Ideas... .. • Improve Classroom Organization: Class Googler, Group Googler • Text Messaging Instead of math relays with paper pencil, why not have silent relays via text messages? Or silent class discussions? • Facetime Bring virtual guest speakers into your classroom without all the hassle! • Google Earth great for measuring
- 35. • APP OTW •Flashcardlet • RnBSongmaker • BeatWave • Magnifying glass • UPAD Lite • London Results • Songify Other Great Ideas. .. ..
- 36. • iPad orApple Hardware • VGA chord and adapter • A Ton of Great Apps! What Do I Need to Use Wi-Fi in the Math Classroom ?