My "Technology Teach-In Assignment" has brought new challenges to my field placement. I have left a room filled with computers to a classroom with none. Baby steps... I began with a graphing calculation lesson to share the capabilities of the magnificent mini tools. The lesson was a great supplement to the time-consuming graphing the previous homework entailed. The students' interest in technology was visible, but the infrequency of use and distance between the classroom and the computer lab was still a barrier.
Transformations was added to the curriculum through Common Core State Standards without text to support. Another opportunity to implement tech usage! I found great videos to connect elementary level transformations to secondary level transformations. Again, baby steps in the direction of a tech teach-in. While the students laughed and wiggled in their seats to the beat of the "Transformation Style" song, the vision arrived...
Baby steps for M-Step! M-Step has replaced the MEAP test. The preparation for the computerized test has shown a great need for teaching the tech tools offered and needed for the test.
Math has been assigned to a specific class to prepare the students with the tools to use when taking the test. Doceri provides the perfect tech tool for modeling usage for the students while walking around the computer lab to help specific individuals.
The time constraints in preparation for the test can be lessened by the mobility and flexibility of Doceri. It is an interactive whiteboard with the ability to include hand-drawn graphics and remote desktop control. M-Step, we're ready!!!
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