In my class, the students complete practice work by completing choice boards. The choice boards include videos, self-directed quizzes, interactive games and practice exercises. The students really seem to enjoy the games. They are so accustomed to playing video games that the math practice feels like a game.
The laptop computers are a lifesaver in my class. They are used almost every day. All the technology purchased by the Include grant has been used and well accepted by the students.
In our seventh grade math class we engage students by using a variety of tech media as well as giving students choice as to how to complete a task. Most often our students are drawn to the "craftier" items on our menu or tasks that allow students to create videos. Within our menus we try to give students the opportunity to work both individually as well as by themselves. We also try to allow students movement during this time of the class.
In every lesson I try to address a variety of leaning styles. Not only in the presentation of the lesson but in the activities the students are to complete. I stress, often, that each of us is unique and by respecting our differences we can all grow.
Sometimes I have the students copy notes, other times we stand and do activities with our hands and arms. Art activities are various. We always sing songs. These activities bring life to the classroom and smiles to the student's faces. I am hoping for good memories.
In both the seventh and eighth grade UDL classes that I am a part of we try to engage our students as much as possible to involve them. The choice boards that we use for each chapter have many options that the students can choose which gives them freedom to work on things that play to their strengths. A good way to involve them is to have them come up to the Smart Board and work out problems and explain how they got their answers. Also, we have them create movies on the Smart Board in pairs to solve sample problems and explain how they got through it which they can post them to You Tube which they find very interesting.
Inviting students to take turns using the smartboard during the lesson often gives them the opportunity for small successes. This is important for those who struggle with math.
Students are engaged in several ways during a lesson. Many lessons begin with hands-on activities, using chips, folding paper,working with manipulatives, etc. Following the use of hands on activities students may be given representational activities, and finally students move to the abstract activities embedded in the language of geometry and algebra. With two teachers in the room it is easy to present the material in multiple ways from different sides of the classroom. Sometimes an online interactive lesson is used. Other times students are expected to show their work with paper and pencil, by drawing, or by the use of a calculator. Students are reminded that each of them learns in a different way so we try to present the content in different ways for different learners.
In our language arts class, we have developed our choice boards based on students' interests. We have also developed a choice board based on students' multiple intelligences. On our choice boards we provide a variety of activities. Additionally, when present new material, we make sure it is presented visually as well as orally. Students have many opportunities to reinforced skills in the classroom.
I like to use the learning menus, so the students have a choice to meet goals and objectives. Differentiation is responsive teaching rather than one-size fits-all teaching.
Students like being in control of their learning. It motivates them and engages the classroom environment. Modeling the different avenues of learning show that there are multiples means for learning. We all absorb information differently and by changing up the routines, this allows my students to become more active learners.
Menu boards, simulations and projects like the Timeline let students search for information and display and act out their character. The computer element and the artistic components let each highlight and show off their hard work.
Choice is key! Through the use of Menus or Choice Boards, students are given the opportunity to pick a variety of activities to reach the same goal. Students feel that they are taking ownership for their work. The best part is that teachers can see 3 or 4 different products for the same skill being taught!
Students need choice, but when they've been involved in creating and introducing the choices a whole new level of engaged learning has been created! Creative naming of the activities using the latest pop stars, actors/actresses, themes, video games, etc., is totally eye-catching and much more motivating to students, even if the activity is a worksheet! All types of learning modalities must be utilized to ensure a sense of success for all types of learners.
In my class, the students complete practice work by completing choice boards. The choice boards include videos, self-directed quizzes, interactive games and practice exercises. The students really seem to enjoy the games. They are so accustomed to playing video games that the math practice feels like a game.
ReplyDeleteThe laptop computers are a lifesaver in my class. They are used almost every day. All the technology purchased by the Include grant has been used and well accepted by the students.
I like to provide my students multiple access points for the information, providing some visual, some auditory, and some visual components.
ReplyDeleteIn our seventh grade math class we engage students by using a variety of tech media as well as giving students choice as to how to complete a task. Most often our students are drawn to the "craftier" items on our menu or tasks that allow students to create videos. Within our menus we try to give students the opportunity to work both individually as well as by themselves. We also try to allow students movement during this time of the class.
ReplyDeleteIn every lesson I try to address a variety of leaning styles. Not only in the presentation of the lesson but in the activities the students are to complete. I stress, often, that each of us is unique and by respecting our differences we can all grow.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I have the students copy notes, other times we stand and do activities with our hands and arms. Art activities are various. We always sing songs. These activities bring life to the classroom and smiles to the student's faces. I am hoping for good memories.
In both the seventh and eighth grade UDL classes that I am a part of we try to engage our students as much as possible to involve them. The choice boards that we use for each chapter have many options that the students can choose which gives them freedom to work on things that play to their strengths. A good way to involve them is to have them come up to the Smart Board and work out problems and explain how they got their answers. Also, we have them create movies on the Smart Board in pairs to solve sample problems and explain how they got through it which they can post them to You Tube which they find very interesting.
ReplyDeleteInviting students to take turns using the smartboard during the lesson often gives them the opportunity for small successes. This is important for those who struggle with math.
ReplyDeleteStudents are engaged in several ways during a lesson. Many lessons begin with hands-on activities, using chips, folding paper,working with manipulatives, etc. Following the use of hands on activities students may be given representational activities, and finally students move to the abstract activities embedded in the language of geometry and algebra. With two teachers in the room it is easy to present the material in multiple ways from different sides of the classroom. Sometimes an online interactive lesson is used. Other times students are expected to show their work with paper and pencil, by drawing, or by the use of a calculator. Students are reminded that each of them learns in a different way so we try to present the content in different ways for different learners.
ReplyDeleteIn our language arts class, we have developed our choice boards based on students' interests. We have also developed a choice board based on students' multiple intelligences. On our choice boards we provide a variety of activities. Additionally, when present new material, we make sure it is presented visually as well as orally. Students have many opportunities to reinforced skills in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteI like to use the learning menus, so the students have a choice to meet goals and objectives. Differentiation is responsive teaching rather than one-size fits-all teaching.
ReplyDeleteStudents like being in control of their learning. It motivates them and engages the classroom environment. Modeling the different avenues of learning show that there are multiples means for learning. We all absorb information differently and by changing up the routines, this allows my students to become more active learners.
ReplyDeleteMenu boards, simulations and projects like the Timeline let students search for information and display and act out their character. The computer element and the artistic components let each highlight and show off their hard work.
Choice is key! Through the use of Menus or Choice Boards, students are given the opportunity to pick a variety of activities to reach the same goal. Students feel that they are taking ownership for their work. The best part is that teachers can see 3 or 4 different products for the same skill being taught!
ReplyDeleteStudents need choice, but when they've been involved in creating and introducing the choices a whole new level of engaged learning has been created! Creative naming of the activities using the latest pop stars, actors/actresses, themes, video games, etc., is totally eye-catching and much more motivating to students, even if the activity is a worksheet! All types of learning modalities must be utilized to ensure a sense of success for all types of learners.
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