INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTWARE LESSON IDEA

Choose one Instructional Software title. Complete all fields in the following template to describe the software and how you would use this product in your future classroom to help elementary students achieve required learning standards. Note: This template uses the forms feature in MS Word. Select the highlighted text boxes and type over the sample text. Simply click on the boxes to check them. Name: Becca Lindsey Grade Level/Content Area(s): Elementary Grades, Math Content Standards Addressed (See https://www.georgiastandards.org/standards/Pages/BrowseStandards/GPS_by_Grade_Level_K-8.aspx ): MCCK.CC.1 Count to 100 by ones and tens. MCC1.OA.2 Solve word problems that call for addition of 3 whole numbers. MCC2.NBT.6 Add up to four 2-digit numbers using strategies based on place value and properties of operations. MCC3.OA.2 Interpret whole number quotients of whole numbers. MCC4.OA.1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparision. MCC5.OA.1 Use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions, and evaluate expressions with these symbols. ISTE Student Technology Standards Addressed (See https://www.iste.org/standards/standards-for-students or textbook): NETS-S 1C Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues. NETS-S 2D Contribute to profect teams to produce original works or solve problems. NETS-S 3A Plan strategies to guide inquiry. NETS-S 4B Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a problem. NETS-S 5B Establish a positive attitude towards using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. NETS-S 6A Understand and use technology systems. Software Title: Math Playground URL: www.mathplayground.com Function(s) of Instructional Software (check all that apply): Drill and Practice Tutorial Simulation Instructional Game Problem Solving Features of the Software (check all that apply): Assessment Monitoring/Reporting (Keeps track of student data and/or generates reports for the teacher) Allows teacher to create customized lessons for students Multi-user or collaborative functions with others in class Multi-user or collaborative functions with others beyond local class Accessible to students beyond the school day Accessible via mobile devices Multiple languages Safety, security, and/or privacy features Strengths of the Software: It has games that link to Common Core Standards, as well as worksheets. The graphics are visually appealing and there is a variety of different instructional software approaches for each topic. For example, there are 8 different programs for word problems on the site, all ranging from tutorials, instructional games, and problem solving programs. The variety will give students of all learning types something to be interested in. Suggestions for Improvement: Some programs lead to other sites off Math Playground, which could be a problem. They do not have any opions for different languages. They do not have any assessments or feedback for teachers. Description of how to implement in the class: After teaching a directed lesson on a math subject, students will have technology-based centers around the room. One center will have drill-and-practice programs that reinforce the material to get students to retain the 1

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knowledge. The other station will be a tutorial on the subject, which will clear up students who are confused. The next center will be an instructional game, which students can be engaged in the lesson with fun and competition with other learners. The last station will be "free time," so students can play any program on the Math Playground site. I will occupy the computer lab for this lesson. Blooms Level of Critical Thinking Required (check all that apply). See http://epltt.coe.uga.edu/index.php?title=Bloom%27s_Taxonomy Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating Level of Technology Implementation: 1-Awareness 2-Exploration 3-Infusion 4-Integration 5-6 Expansion/Refinement * Examples of common instructional models include whole group, teacher-led, student self-paced, small group, or individual learning activities. Use as many of these descriptors or other descriptors as apply.