Lessons Redefined

Lessons Redefined Challenge

by Katherine Ramsey

• What did you create, and why? 

         I created two lesson plans with SAMR modifications in them. These lessons will allow my students to use a different way to prove their knowledge in these two areas. Link to one on fractions: https://docs.google.com/a/edmonds.wednet.edu/document/d/1tGdKowckBH25O1mpqL51qDyw_E82gPCI-ixR3kX6Oig/edit?usp=sharing

Link to one on measurements: https://docs.google.com/a/edmonds.wednet.edu/document/d/1hVbEwi5_JGZFhLcut_fW3hi-7ypEfERHIDTEQ3xCeqU/edit?usp=sharing

• What went well for you?

         Most of it worked well for me. I enjoyed reading the information and spend a good amount of time researching applications and extensions that are designed specifically for math. I found two just for fractions: Fraction Wall and Fraction Percentage Decimal. I will be introducing these to my students this year.

• What was challenging?

        The most challenging part for me was determining which lessons to revise. I didn't want to change a lesson just to add technology to the lesson without any reason for it. It took me some time to determine which apps, extensions, and websites to use and demonstrate for students. It will be interesting to teach these lessons.

• What did you enjoy? 

        I enjoyed finding apps and extensions that students could use to help them understand - really understand - fractions and converting measurements. I am looking forward to teaching these two lessons next year.

• What ideas do you have for using this tool with your students, grade level, staff or to communicate with families? 

         Since this isn't really a "tool" that can be used but rather a concept, this question is difficult to answer. I will start looking at all of my lessons and asking myself if there is a way to improve it with technology.