This week, I learned how graphic calculators can be fun and exciting. Learning how to use the graphic calculator for the first time was no fun for me. It had so many buttons and functions that I needed to know which made me feel really overwhelmed. There were certain rules and codes I needed to input in order to make my graph. Robin's demonstration of graphing our movement was fun and very engaging. I wish I learned how to have fun with my graphic calculator when I was in high school. Showing our movement on graphs would've really made sense to me back in high school and I think I would've enjoyed learning it.
What other ways can we make graphing calculators more fun and engaging without using a motion sensor? I would love to learn other ways to make my teaching more fun and engaging.
I also enjoyed working with GeoSketch and Fathom. Trying to fit all of the geometric shapes was difficult than it looked. I think primary kids will have fun working with GeoSketch eventhough it can be a little challenging for them. I can picture couple of my second grade students enjoy working with GeoSketch. Trying to figure out and fit in all the shapes into a given pattern will stretch their thinking and help them better understand the characteristics of each shapes.
What other strategies can I use to integrate technology and math in primary grades to make my teaching more fun and efficient?
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