This year I did the same lessons, with a digital twist. I am really trying to incorporate more digital activities now that I'm in my second year of going 1:1 with students to iPads.
The first day of our problem solving unit, we created a key words chart. Last year, I had the kids write on a a recording sheet like this:
This year I created the recording sheet in Google Docs and shared it with my student in Google Classroom. In Google Classroom you are able to make a copy of a Google Doc for each student. As we acted out word problems using manipulatives, we added to the Google Doc. The students each added to their own chart - this kept them more engaged than if they watched me create the chart. Now instead of having a copy in their math journals, they have a copy in Google Drive.
On the second day of the unit, I had students sort word problems by the 4 operations. They had to write a number sentence and an explanation for each problem. Last year it looked like this:
This year instead of using paper/pencil, the kids took pictures of the word problems and put the number sentence and explanation into a pic collage. So now it looked like this:
Now, not everything lends itself to a digital activity. Sometimes I still need my students doing paper/pencil activities. However, when I'm able to make something digital I see an increase in engagement and ownership. The reduction in copies and paper is an added bonus.
How do you incorporate digital activities into your math block?
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Hi, Well said digital tools involve kids more efficiently. We can not suppose a total digital free learning environment for kids. They need exposure and advantages of both the world. In this way, they prepare for future journey. I liked the worksheets you designed for kids for a better understanding of the topic. Really If we present technology in the classroom in a creative way, students will engage more with activities. Everyone who is involved in kids' education like teachers, schools, or home tuition agency must incorporate such tactics. Then learning will be fun for young ones. Thanks for the post. Keep Sharing!
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