Carrying Out My GAME Plan

After designing my GAME plan, I will need these resources to carry it out:

Technology Resources

·         Computers

·         Internet connection

·         Active Inspire software

·         Cambridge mathematics software

·         Geometry games on http://ixl.com/math  where the whole school is registered

and on http://www.mathplayground.com/area_perimeter.html

 

Other Resources

·         Course textbook

·         Square and rectangle mathematical tools

I will demonstrate to them what area means with the use of the wooden square and rectangle tools which are present in the class. I will pass these around the class for them to feel the shapes. Then we will visit the math playground site on http://www.mathplayground.com/area_perimeter.html  to watch a narration describing how altering the perimeter of a two dimensional figure can alter its area thereby giving them an extension of their learning of area to perimeter. This will be a good ground to start this lesson because the students’ interest will be aroused. Then they will work on their active inspire and Cambridge mathematical software before proceeding to games activities on http://ixl.com/math.

My intended learning strategy is setting objectives with the use of word processing application. I will use the draw tool to create a KWHL chart since it supports self-directed learning (Laureate Education, 2012) which will be in two segments for me as the teacher as well as for the students, to determine what I (students) already know about the topic, What I want to know and my students to know about this topic, How do I want to learn about the topic and enable my students learn, and What I and my students have learned about this topic. This will guide me to activate prior knowledge and personalize learning goals both in my learning and teaching processes.

So far I have been able to ensure that all the computers are in good working conditions; however the internet connection is dependent on the provider. The needed software for this activity have been installed on the SMARTBoard and the children’s computers. In our bid to acquire more computers, we have placed orders to have all classes equipped with computers.

Reference

Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2011). Promoting self directed learning with technology, Part 1. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_2_1&url=%2Fwebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fexecute%2Flauncher%3Ftype%3DCourse%26id%3D_1341773_1%26url%3D