Chapter 1 Blog
The National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) that were covered in Chapter 1, Commutative Properties of Multiplication Using Graphing Calculators Videos fall under basic operations and concepts; 1) Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems 2) Students are proficient in the use of technology. (Bitter, p.12-13). The teacher in the video was demonstrating how to use a graphics calculator to complete a math problem. I thought the teacher took on an interactive teaching approach involving each student. Each child had a graphic calculator on his/her desk. One calculator was connected to the overhead so each child could follow along step by step. This is critical and can make a difference for children who require visual learning aids. Some children need to see a process preformed step by step to be able to understand how to complete the task. The teacher also tried to involve the students by calling on different students and walking around the classroom. Calling on various students keep the students alert and help them pay attention. As a teacher I would make a point to ask the students questions I felt they could answer to build confidence. Walking around the classroom is essential for deterring students from doing others things and not following along. I think the teacher did a good job and I wouldn’t change much since I feel it is important to involve students to keep them alert, involved and interested.
