Learning by Doing with iPads
- 1. Learning by Doing with iPADS: utilizing math applications and Web2.0 tools I-Pang Fu, Kery Strysick, Aviva Calamaro, June 8, 2010
- 2. Agenda Funding Agency Statement of Need/ Narrative Implementation/ Timeline Evaluation Conclusion
- 3. Funding Agency District 30 Education Foundation Grant program funded in 1998 Funding priorities Enhance technology resources Promote enrichment opportunities Support staff creativity Guidelines Project explanation/purpose Well-conceived budget Timeline/Plan for evaluation Submission deadline: October 8th, 2010
- 4. Statement of Need Maple Middle School's Expectation Going beyond performing well on assessments Being prepared for a future that is ever-changing Being mathematical thinkers and problem solvers Problems Students are not engaged in learning mathematics Students are focus on memorizing formulas not understanding concepts
- 5. Narrative Proposed solution Utilizing iPADs in small groups Encouraging application of math content learned Promoting problem solving Incorporating interactive learning Expected outcomes Promote student engagement through enrichment activities Encourage staff creativity and excellence Enhance technological resources Increase in student engagement in lessons
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- 8. Implementation/Timeline Spring 2010 Stakeholder monthly meetings basic integration strategies iPAD applications web 2.0 tools Summer 2010 Subgroup meets for 5 days create differentiated lessons prepare model lessons plan mini-workshops for fall test infrastructure and finalize logistics
- 9. Implementation/Timeline Fall 2011 Stakeholders fall 1/2 day meeting & monthly meetings utilization & logistics integration ideas and collaborative assignments sharing of tiered lessons model teaching, co-teaching, and mini-workshops expectations of iPAD integration Spring 2011 Stakeholders continue monthly meetings continue monthly planning meetings/mini-workshops ongoing sharing, discussion, and evaluation of iPAD integration
- 10. Evaluation What to Evaluate Preparation, integration, facilitation, use, understanding, and perception of success. How to Evaluate Surveys, discussion, and everyday assessment. Whom to Evaluate 6th-8th grade students and math teachers. When to Evaluate Two formal surveys a year, monthly math department meetings involving discussion and analysis, and everyday assessment. Improvement Plan Feedback and evaluations will be used in preparing professional development sessions, possible lesson plan, and alterations to the program.