Jennifer+Wanat's+Project

=Jennifer Wanat's Project Idea - Progress and Information= List your ideas here. Then as you narrow down your final idea(s) you will begin filling out the form below the comment section.


 * || Ideas for your Math/Technology Open ended Project .................................................................................................................................................................. ||
 * 1 || Students using Smart Board/ Document Cameras to show/explain their work ||
 * 2 || Students creating lesson plans using document cameras and smart boards ||
 * 3 || Students playing games and participating in technology centered activities online based on math GLIs ||

Place your name next to your comment here || **Comments ** || I like the first 2 of these ideas the best! Could you tell me more about the content of what you are going to do for these. If you are choosing any of these first 2 topics for your final project... How are you going to engage the students to explain their work? Are they going to work collaboratively? Students playing games and participating in technology centered activities are probably great ideas. But I really think your first 2 ideas are so much more appropriate for this project. Feel free to give me a call or an email so we can discuss this in more detail. I would like to be able to help you with your ideas. ||
 * **Name**
 * Sue Becker || I will make a comment on each and everyone of your ideas. I am hopeful that many of you will also comment on each others work as well. Collaboration is a 21st Century Skill and can be very helpful to everyone! ||
 * Sue Becker || Jennifer -
 * Jennifer Wanat || Students love coming up to the document camera and smart board. I think providing them with more opportunities for them to do so will very much encourage them to explain their work. In terms of collaboration, I do feel that students will benefit from working both independently and collaboratively. I will give them opportunities to do both and make sure to provide instant feedback and reinforcement for speaking out and showing their work. ||
 * Sue Becker || Hi Jennifer... just doing a check in. Hope all is going well. Let me know if you need any assistance! ||
 * Sue Becker || Great job thanks for your feed back also. Very nice job. ||

Place your Final Open Ended Project Proposal Here --

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 * Name:Jennifer Wanat **


 * School:Sherwood Middle School **


 * Grade Level and Class:6th Grade Math **


 * Estimated time for development and implementation (if possible): Spring 2012 **


 * Project Goal(s) and Objectives: To encourage students to work collaboratively using the Smart Document Camera to show and explain their work. **


 * Content Objectives: Algebra- Creating algebraic expressions to demonstrate a given word problem as well as creating word problems given an expression. **


 * Description of the Project: Students will continue exploring the relationships between algebraic expressions and real life situations and will come up and show their work using the document camera. Students will have opportunities to discuss and evaluate their own work and that of others. I will encourage rich mathematical discussions throughout the lessons. **


 * Considerations **
 * Student Learning Outcomes: Algebra- Evaluate expressions and determine outcomes.
 * Mathematical Content: Algebra


 * Pedagogical Considerations: I will have to maintain a positive classroom atmosphere while students discuss and evaluate one anothers work. I will have to ensure students have valuable conversations regarding the work they are doing.


 * Technology Chosen and Why: Smart Board & Smart Document Camera **


 * Instructional and/or Technical Support You will Request from District Staff: I will only need technical support if something goes wrong w/ internet or the smart board/camera. **


 * Implementation Timeline (if appropriate): Spring 2012 **

Project Report Update by May 1st. Please try to update by answering the following questions regarding your Open Ended Project.
 * Project Submission Information should be updated as needed. **

It is our hope that you will be updating your wiki progress at least 2 times during the next few months.

After you have begun to implement your project, please submit revisions here. Use this set of short questions to help guide you in your reporting about your progress. These include:

// How does TPACK play a role in your project or activity? // // The use of technology in the classroom at this point in time is critical. Not only does it make students more interested in what we are doing but it also helps prepare them for life in the 21st century. TPACK helped me understand the importance of this and considerations I should use when planning activities involving technology. //
 * TPACK consideration

// What do you need to learn? Or need to know to help to complete the project? // // Before beginning this project I needed some assistance becoming familiar with my Smart Board and Document camera. Fortunately there were people in my building with experience and helped me work through any technological issues that arose //
 * 21st Century skill development

// Do you feel you have addressed these topics? // // I addressed many of these concepts. Students were given a variety of algebraic expressions and had to choose ones to create problems to correspond with them. This provided differentiation because students were very good at choosing ones that matched their level of expertise. In terms of digital natives, students LOVED coming to the Smart Board and showing and discussing their work. They not only love writing on the Smart Board but also love using the camera and seeing their own work projected for others to see. //
 * Differentiation, digital natives or other course concepts

// How does your project align with your Math objectives? // // Algebra has been a challenging concept for many of my students. This project aligns directly with our curriculum and student needs. //
 * Alignment with Math objectives

// How can you demonstrate that your learning plan is working? If possible, include artifacts showing results of the project. It would be wonderful if you could take photos and/or video, possible links or other resources to share with other members of this eTech project // // Students took a pre-test and a post-test to assess their skills. Through doing this it is clear that the activites I used were effective and student academic growth was substantial. // // I chose to use my Smart Board and the Smart Document camera because I just recently obtained both. I've also found that students really enjoy using the Smart Board and are more attentive during lessons that they can interact with technology. //
 * Transformative evidence of how this may or may not be working
 * Reasoning for your choice of technology