1. Learning Goals (1st Grade Curriculum)
1.1. Learning addition/subtraction; Smartboards provide an unlimited amount of math resources where students can learn addition/subtraction.
1.2. Mastering calculator tool; students can learn to make calculations while using technology at the same time.
1.3. Mastering number writing by the use of tracing on the Smartboard.
1.4. Learning to tell time with the clock application; the analog clock application helps students to tell time.
1.5. How to use technology; the use of technology in classrooms is growing. Allowing students to access Smartboards in their classrooms will enhance students' knowledge about technology.
1.6. Encourage student participation; Smartboard is a very interactive technology tool. It allows students to come to the front of the classroom and participate in the activity being presented.
2. Assessment
2.1. Games
2.1.1. Have kids compete against each other to answer math questions faster than the other to move to the next round.
2.2. Quiz/Smart Notebook
2.2.1. Smartboard has an option to create quizzes for different areas.
2.3. Clickers
2.3.1. Students will use a clicker to answer questions on the board with multiple choice math problems or time questions.
3. Teacher Roles
3.1. Planner
3.1.1. Create math lessons
3.1.2. Generate quizzes
3.2. Instructor
3.2.1. Explain how to use the Smartboard
3.2.2. Give directions for activities
3.3. Facilitator
3.3.1. Run jeopardy
3.3.2. Run quizzes/clicker questions
3.3.3. Distribute worksheets/fast fact sheets
3.4. Monitor
3.4.1. Watch students complete activities
3.4.2. Be available to help students
4. Learning Activities
4.1. Individual
4.1.1. Worksheets; students will first complete worksheets on their own
4.1.2. Fast facts; students will come up to the Smartboard and complete as many addition/subtraction problems as they can in a certain amount of time.
4.2. Group/Class
4.2.1. Worksheets; students will come together as a class and go over the worksheets by completing problems on the Smartboard
4.2.2. Jeopardy; in groups, students will compete against each other in math jeopardy to answer addition/ subtraction problems and time questions