Technology and Math

More recently than ever, technology has really transformed the way we teach and the way students access learning.

I feel confident integrating technology into the classroom not only to create digital learning content but to encourage student creativity and critical thinking.

Through a combination of my own self-study and online training, I have become proficient using the following technology tools in the classroom

• Google Classroom
• EE (Explain Everything)
• Tapestry
• SeeSaw
• Padlet
• Popplet
• iMovie
• Google Slides
• Scratch Jr
• Stop Motion
• Sphero

In my everyday instruction, I incorporate a smartboard, desktop, and iPad to support my teaching. I also integrate a number of educational apps across a variety of subjects into my lessons, to engage the students, and to enhance their learning experiences.

In my math lessons, I like to ensure my students are provided with inquiry based learning opportunities.  I introduced my class to Tynker, a creative coding platform, as a resource for teaching coding. The students were able to explore the app both independently and with support. This allowed the students to collaborate, problem solve, and learn how to sequence code blocks. 

In our Geometry unit, we learned about position, movement and patterns. We had fun exploring this unit with a variety of meaningful learning experiences where they could apply their understanding of the concept.

To show their understanding of position and direction, the students created their own paths, and mazes using a variety of tools. The task was to write out the directions for an object to navigate through their paths. The final step involved making a stop motion video to document this journey. (As pictured above)

In the same unit, the students practiced applying their knowledge of position and using space creatively, by making their own tessellations and patterns.  

Below is a sample math plan from our geometry unit.

Maths Lesson- Geometry Year 2