In order to reach the digital natives in our classrooms, teachers must learn to speak their language; there are numerous free sites that teachers can use to do just that. Using technology, especially programs that students ask for, makes learning fun and exciting.
Students test their knowledge of number forms by playing a game of Kahoot.
Students dance and sing to the GoNoodle video “Think Like a Scientist” to learn about the scientific method.
Artifact 2: Ten Marks and Achieve 3000
School subscriptions to learning platforms can be useful tools for instruction. Even students who are reluctant to complete language or math tasks become engaged when there is a computer involved, and many programs provide valuable data that teachers can use to drive instruction.
Students work on assignments in the Ten Marks program during math centers.
Students read differentiated articles and answer comprehension questions in the Achieve 3000 program during literacy centers.