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I have begun to make some progress in my GAME plan towards strengthening my confidence and proficiency in standard one of NETS-T. I am currently, midway through a problem-based lesson where students are learning to find percentages and use them in real-world situations. I have integrated technology in the form of Microsoft Excel to assist students. Students are using the spreadsheet software to calculate sale prices and sales tax to complete holiday shopping list. Students will also continue to use the software to set up budgets. The software is saving students’ time while also forcing them to problem solve and set up formulas.
I have learned that my students are more engaged and have more opportunities to use technology when I present them with problem-based lessons. I do not believe that I need to modify the action part of my GAME plan at this time. I am in the need of finding more ideas and research problem-based lessons and authentic instruction. I have not had much luck finding other lessons to review for problem-based learning in my math class.
I have also been researching on different forms of technology to integrate in my classroom. I have done most of this research using www.atomiclearning.com . I am currently learning how to use Google Apps and Google Sites with my students. I want to be able to integrate more collaboration with my students via the internet. Does anyone have any good ideas for resources on problem-based lessons or have suggestions for technology used in their classes? Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated.
I like how you have discovered that through problem-based learning, your students are actively engaged in the learning process and they are excited about learning. I also like how you related the activity to a real-world problem. I know that many times when I was in school, I would always ask when I would use this or ever need this information. If I would have been given problem-based learning in real world situations, I believe that learning math would have been more enjoyable for me.
ReplyDeleteI also like that through your problem-based journey with your students, that you are still continuing to find new ways to incorporate technology into your classroom. As teachers, I believe that we must never cease to learn.