According to the challenge presented to me, I am to pick one educational technology standard a seventh grader should be able to do, and implement it into my week. This was an extremely difficult assignment whose classroom is not overwhelmed with technology. I have decided to go with an assignment that won't hurt those who are unable to participate, but by the fun nature of the assignment, some students might feel more inclined to do.
Our first football game is this Thursday. One of the standards for technology a 7th grader should be able to do, is to create original animations or videos documenting school, community, or local events. I thought the first football game was a great place to start, but with a twist. The assignment given to all of my classes, whether regular math or pre-algebra, was to present a video using pictures from digital cameras or phones, or video from video cameras or phones highlighting the football game this Thursday. The twist is along with the highlights, the students MUST also show and explain how math is used during the game. Since equipment can be difficult for some to come by, I feel it is important to allow this first opportunity to be extra credit so as not to punish those who are unable to participate, but I will allow grouping so those who have not, can group with those who have.
Obviously the biggest challenge will be those students who want to participate but don't have the equipment to. These students will be paired as much as possible with those who have equipment, and most all of my students have cell phones. Most of these cell phones take pictures and video. Computers are at their disposal at school. I will post again next week to report on the success of my endeavor.
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I really liked your idea for integrating the media and technology into math. You need to post some of the finish product to your blog so that we can see what the kids come up with.
ReplyDeleteOh! I love the "finding math" idea. What is really neat is that you mentioned them using their cell phones. Most students (and/or their parents) have cell phones with photo taking cabilities and THEY CAN EMAIL THE PHOTOS FROM THE PHONE TO YOU!! Woo-Hoo!! You've inspired me! (can you tell I'm excited...LOL)
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