ITEM - Classroom Connections

ITEM: Classroom Connections

In ITEM: Classroom Connections, teachers will discuss how to teach in the one computer classroom as well as explore Internet Resources and Webquests for the Everyday Mathematics curriculum.

Activity

Introductions and Overview of the Workshop

Discussion of Everyday Mathematics Curriculum

Discussion of the Role of Classroom Connections and the One Computer Classroom
Demonstration of Model Lessons for the One Computer Classroom

Internet Resources include:
- http://eduscapes.com/tab/topic84.htm
- Examples at http://mathforum.org/workshops/usi/philly/onecomputer.html or http://facweb.furman.edu~pecoy/mfl195/onecomputer.html
- Strategies at www.lburkhart.com/elem/strat.htm
- Resources at www.jimmoulton.org/educator.html#1

Math Messages
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Online Examples at www.filamentality.com
Review Beginner PowerPoint
- Online Clipart at http://office.microsoft.com/clipart

Introduction of WebQuests and Problem-based Learning (PBL)
Demonstration of WebQuests and online PBL

Internet Resources include:
- WebQuest Tutorial - www.ettc.net/resources/webquests/index.htm
- Matrix of WebQuests - http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquest.html
- Math WebQuests - www.wfu.edu/~mccoy/NCTM99/
- WebQuest Math - www.berksiu.k12.pa.us/webquest/math.htm
- Math Lessons and WebQuests - www.edhelper.com/cat197.htm
- Math WebQuest Hotlist - www.iwebquest.com/hotlists/mathwebquest.htm

Guided practice with PowerPoint
Online Search of available WebQuests
Build a classroom lesson using a one-computer classroom strategy, a math message and/or a webquest or problem-based learning activity. Use this template.

Close with sharing, brainstorming and collaboration about the use of classroom connections in the Everyday Mathematics curriculum

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