Technology+Instruction

Technology: Instruction -If you have a Smart Board, take the time to familiarize yourself with some of its most useful features (timers, animations, etc.) -The[| Smart Exchange] is a great place to find activities for the Smart Board if you have one -Consider creating a (built in timers, color coding, etc.) -Try [|Prezi]for especially important lessons ([|here]is a link to a sample presentation- login: andrew.meunier@ppsd.org password: mathematics)
 * Presentation **

-[|ClassDojo] allows you to create an avatar for each student -Each student can earn or lose points based on you criteria you design -Use my account to play with this if you want (log-in: andrew.meunier@ppsd.org password: mathematics)
 * Classroom management **

-Stations are a great way to give students a chance to experience more independent learning and are also useful for differentiation -Use [|online-stopwatch.com] to create an interval timer so that you do not have to keep track of timing yourself -Good websites for stations:
 * Stations **
 * [|Quizlet.com]
 * [|KhanAcademy] (videos AND exercises)
 * [|Freerice.com]

-[|Illumination.nctm.com] offers many pre-made activities, lessons, animations for math teachers -[|Mathalicious] -[|Resource exchange]
 * Lesson resources **

[|Challenge by choice] is a website for math teachers that creates different levels of assessment
 * Assessment **

-[|KhanAcademy] is a great option although your curriculum or textbook may also offer a form of online learning -Use it for extensions, catch-up, reteaching and/or incentives -Have students create a log in and build Khan Academy into the structure of your class
 * Online learning **