In my classroom, I suppose I've been more traditional in my style of teaching. The students are familiar with the routine of reading the agenda on the board, and participating in the discussion of the lesson. We are in a block schedule so I try to get the kids involved as much as possible. I may have them do problems on the board, read problems out loud, answer my questions, etc.
I would like to have more technology in the classroom. My ideal classroom would have a computer in front of every student. I feel technology would be very useful for math classes. I could take them to websites that have videos that teach them concepts, like fractions, for example. High school students are very weak in basic math skills and most have a hard time passing Algebra 1.
Presently, I am teaching Precalculus. I'm teaching them how to use the graphing calculator but I don't have the technology to display what I'm demonstrating on the screen. So, for now, when I demonstrate on my graphing calculator, I have to put it in front of each student so that they could see what I've done. I definitely need technology in my classroom!
The college level kids aren't doing well with Math either. Some math classrooms have turned the class around. The lessons are done at night via videos and the entire class time is spent working on assignments.
ReplyDeleteYou can find online graphing calculators and project them on the board if you have a projector or interactive whiteboard.