Our classes met in the gym. The lesson was discussed, directions were given, and we modeled the behavior expectations. Then the kids were paired up, and the Ipods were distributed. It was so much fun to see the excitement and enthusiasm from each child. The Ipods began to sing with affirmation of correct answers. Third grade students used their math strategies to help the first graders compute sums. To me, that was so affirming to see. Students working cooperatively, helping each other learn.
After about 15 minutes, student pairs were challenged to go to the next level. Squeals of delight were heard across the gym and buddies accomplished more and more addition problems. Some buddies even had the time to attempt the subtraction level.
The last few minutes were spent letting the first and third grade pairs explore the apps on the Ipods. We over heard so many kids exclaiming, "This is so much fun!" Did they realize they had just spent 25 minutes practicing math facts? Mrs. Harms and I stood there wishing we both had class sets of Ipods so we could experience more of this excitement for learning.
Great post! SO cool to see the kids using iPod Touches! I wish everyone had their own set! Maybe some day more will be available!
ReplyDeleteExciting use of some of our newest technology. I don't know that I would have thought about my students being able to read the screens. Great job knowing your students!
ReplyDeleteI share your wish Brent! Great lesson!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a lot of fun! I remember in elementary school I was paired with a younger student, for something like this. We followed each other all the way up until she graduated from high school. It was so much fun! She would see me at our dance recital years later and still come up to me and want to talk to me. I have some great memories of those times, and hopefully your kids will too.
ReplyDeleteGreat information!!! Thanks for your wonderful informative blog.
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