Digital Resources for Today’s Math Classrooms

Grade 1 – 9 ResourcesERLC Webinar

Terri Reidterri.reid@blackgold.cainfo@teachanyware.ca

Who am I?

•Classroom•Online•Administration•Alberta Education

Who Are You?

Math

A = OnlineB = OutreachC = Classroom D = Other

Teaching AssignmentA = Grades 1 - 3

B = Grades 4 – 6

C = Grades 7 – 9

D = Administrator/Consultant/Other

Where are you now?

Grade 1 - 9 Math Resources

• What is a Learn EveryWare Online Course?• Course Instructional Design• What’s in a Course? (1 – 3; 4 – 6; 8 – 9)• Digging Deeper• Technology in the Classroom• Engaging Students

Learn EveryWare Online Courses• Developed by Alberta Education (seconded

teachers with content expertise)

• Complete online courses with 100% Program of Study alignment.

• Authorized by Alberta Education and availableFREE to ALL Alberta Teachers on www.LearnAlberta.ca

What’s in a Learn EveryWare Course?

• Instruction and scaffolding• Resources• Assignments• Multimedia• Activities • Projects• Collaborative opportunities• Differentiated content, process and assessment

Using a Learn EveryWare Course?• Use ‘out of the box’• Supplement with assignments/activities/labs• Use portions of course• Addresses all learning outcomes • Works in learning management systems

(Moodle/D2L), on a memory stick or on the web

• Most courses require some internet access

Purpose of Instructional Design• Identify the instructional goals and outcomes

(stated clearly in every lesson)• Consider the learners and their environment

(differentiation of process, product and content)• Guide the development of the instructional

content (scope and sequence)• Establish how instructional effectiveness will be

evaluated (meaningful assessment for, of and as).

Constructivist Inquiry Design• Focused on real world application of content. • Deeper understanding through collaborative

opportunities • Reflection and collaboration are built into the

course at every level. • Focus on authentic and meaningful

assessment.• Acknowledges and builds on prior knowledge.

• Unit/Module introduction• Big Picture – why learn this?• Lesson connections – engage students, links to

prior learning.• Objectives – links to program of study • Explore – activities, text, multimedia, practice,

reflection• Assessment – self check, projects, assignments

Common Lesson Components

Grade 1 and 2 Math

• Directed to teachers/parents• hands-on activities with manipulatives • paper-based activities • interactive multimedia • games

Grade 3 Math• Shifts focus to the student • 65 – 75% of content directed to students• hands-on activities with manipulatives • paper-based activities • interactive multimedia • games

• Detailed Teacher Guide to support knowledge building for students.

Scheduled for release in Spring 2011

Grade 4 – 6 Math• Student Learning Guide• Student Workbook• Teacher Guide• Tests and Quizzes• Concept Capsules• Notepad Tutors• Multimedia (LearnAlberta and Publisher)

Grade 8 – 9 Math

• Connections to real world• Explorations• Projects• Discussions• Assignments• Multimedia• Sharing• Glossary

Course Introductions

See handout• Specific to each grade– Course headings/icons– Functions– Purpose– Defines course structure

How can you use a Learn EveryWare Course in your Classroom?

Flexible in purpose and delivery Integrate into the classroom. – Use the whole course with teacher supplements – Use parts of the course– Use individual activities and multimedia resources

Digging Deeper• Locate your current unit of study and preview at

least 3 lessons.– Different approaches to concept– Additional activities– Student engagement– Different assessment opportunities– Project– Collaboration

Math 3 (available in early 2011) Math 7 (not available)

Digging Deeper

• How could I start to use this resource tomorrow?

• What would I need to do to implement this into my teaching environment?

• What would be the benefits to my students? • How does this compare to what I currently do? • Why would I want to use this in my teaching? • What is missing in this resource?

Preview a CourseCourses posted on www.LearnAlberta.ca require • Jurisdiction log in to access the student

version• Individual teacher log in to access the teacher

content (installation files and Teacher guides)My Preview site has stand alone student version:

www.blackgold.ab.ca/courses

Digging Deeper

Digging Deeper• LMS, Moodle or Wiki

Digging Deeper• LMS, Moodle or Wiki• Projectors

Digging Deeper• LMS, Moodle or Wiki• Projectors• Smartboards – student use

Digging Deeper• LMS, Moodle or Wiki• Projectors• Smartboards – student use• Laptops, networks and personal devices

Digging Deeper• LMS, Moodle or Wiki• Projectors• Smartboards – student use• Laptops, networks and personal devices• Students who are away ill or travelling

Digging Deeper• LMS, Moodle or Wiki• Projectors• Smartboards – student use• Laptops, networks and personal devices• Students who are away ill or travelling• Lesson Plans when teachers are away

Digging Deeper• LMS, Moodle or Wiki• Projectors• Smartboards – student use• Laptops, networks and personal devices• Students who are away ill or travelling• Lesson Plans when teachers are away• Additional activities for students (school or

home)

Digging Deeper• LMS, Moodle or Wiki• Projectors• Smartboards – student use• Laptops, networks and personal devices• Students who are away ill or travelling • Lesson Plans when teachers are away• Additional activities for students (school or

home)• Homework support

Principles of Best Practice• Frequent interaction between student and teacher• Opportunities for cooperation and collaboration

among students• Students are engaged in active learning• Students receive prompt and effective feedback• Time on task is optimized • High expectations are communicated• Diverse talents and ways of learning are fostered

and respected

Teacher GuidesBroken down by either unit or module.

Generally they include:– Introduction to the course– Outline of the course instruction– Required materials and recommended resources– Rubrics and marking guides– Unit/module level assessments– Suggested differentiation and scaffolding

strategies– Discussion and collaboration supports

Digging Deeper - Teacher Guides• Grades 1 -2– Built into the course – Includes reflective questions, supports and real

world connections

• Grade 3– Plans are to include additional hints, tips,

websites, connections to prior learning, scaffolding, etc.

Digging Deeper - Teacher Guides• Grades 4 – 6 – Additional weblinks– Connections to prior learning– How to use the resource based on what

technology is available (nothing, projector, class sets of computers, home computers, etc.)

– Supporting student learning styles (suggestions for auditory, kinesthetic and tactile learners)

– Additional reflection and connection activities

Digging Deeper - Teacher Guides• Grades 8 – 9 – Additional weblinks.– Identifies difficult areas for students and offers

hints and tips to support them.– Answers for all formative and summative

assessment items.– Information on Unit Reviews, Summaries,

Glossaries and Projects.– Discussion/Share supports.

Teacher Guide

• Grades 1 – 2 see course• Grade 3 – not available yet• Grades 4 – 6 and Grades 8 – 9 see handouts

Technology in the Classroom

• Projector• Interactive White Board• Computer lab time• Netbooks• One to One laptops• Student owned devices (ipods, smartphones)• Text/screen readers

Technology in the Classroom

• Learning Management System (LMS) such as Moodle, D2L, FirstClass, etc

• Learn Alberta• Website• USB or DVD• Print (print on demand or purchase)

Engaging StudentsCHOICES• Acknowledgement of prior knowledge• Support for student readiness - scaffolding• Multiple ways students can access content -

read, view or listen; virtual simulations or hands on labs.

• Summative and formative assessment.• Providing multiple opportunities to reflect on,

check, verify and communicate understanding.

Engaging Students

• Real world context • “Why” is from the real world • Provoke students toward reflection. • Each lesson provides additional focus that

links to the Big Picture/Theme to connect with diverse student experiences.

Engaging Students• Focus on student • How can students use technology and math

resources to support higher order thinking?• Minimize demonstration• Maximize experimentation• Collaboration• Peer to Peer• Discussion

What will work for you….

• Will students work on this independently? • Will you integrate it into a face to face lesson? • What additional material do you need to

present to support student learning in your classroom?

• How will you provide feedback to your students?

• Will you use this to introduce, teach or review concepts?

• Start small• Start with pieces that are engaging for you and

your students• Look for new opportunities for your classes

What will work for you….

Where will you be?

A = 1 - 2 B = 3 – 4 C = 5 – 6 D = 7 - 8 E = 9 - 10

Teach AnyWare

• Visit our website at www.teachanyware.ca • Contacts us with questions

• Contact Me– terri.reid@blackgold.ca

• Contact Teach AnyWare– info@teachanyware.ca

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