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=Welcome to the workshop! =

Day 1:

Workshop Title: Using iPads in the Math Classroom

Subject: Math

Prerequisite Knowledge: The attendee needs to know what an iPad is and to be able to use one with basic skills.

Content: In this lesson we will be downloading different types of drill and practice games in order to practice basic math facts. We will be discussing what is appropriate when finding an application and how to determine whether it fits your age group and lesson. We will also be discussing how to keep your students interested and on task for the entire class period.

Objectives: How will you teach the lesson: I will start by having a slide show presentation ready for the teachers to view. This way they have a reference point to take notes, and help the teachers that are visual learners. When introducing this lesson we will review what we had discussed in the previous demonstrations the day before. We will spend some time reviewing what they had learned before, and then move on from there. I will introduce the importance of drill in practice games when learning basic facts with presentation demonstrating what we are about to learn. As a class we will discuss what types of strategies we use in order to help our students better basic math facts. I anticipate the teachers mentioning flash cards, games, and timed tests among other skills. At this point I would introduce using an iPad to do these very same skills. We will discuss specific fames for each grade level and concept being practiced. For example, basic addition and subtraction facts for the primary grades, and basic multiplication and division facts for the older students.  Once we have had time to discuss specific games found to match several different grade levels. Examples of these game may include //Math Flash Cards, 0-10 Numbers Baby Flashcards, Math Evolve, Math Ninja, Math Monkey,// etc (InterAction Education, 2011). In this presentation I will show a Screencast of one of the applications in use. This video will discuss how to play the game and how to differentiate the instruction for each student. At this time I will allow the attendee’s time to find games that they might want to use. Then, have them share with the other members of our group. Next, I would like to mention that having several types of games ready in case you have students that “fly” through what you have planned. There are the students that will not always be challenged by what you have decided to use. Just like with any lesson planning bing prepared with differentiated drill and practice games for these students.  We will then plan a lesson that would revolve around one or more of the applications that they have found. If there are any individuals brave enough I would have them present the lesson that they have created. (As much as I hate the presenting I believe this is a great way for teachers and colleagues to bounce ideas off of one another.)
 * 1) The attendees will download drill and practice applications in order to help their students practice their basic math facts.
 * 2) The attendees will determine appropriate games in order to find games that fit their content.
 * 3) The attendees will find geometry games or applications in order to add to geometry curriculum.
 * 4) The attendees will determine appropriate applications in order to help students better understand basic math facts.
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">The attendees will examine ways to engage student interest in order to keep students engaged in skills being practiced.
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">The attendees will create lesson plans in order to incorporate tablets into math concepts being taught in their classrooms.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Additional materials you will use and how you will use them: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Evaluation: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;"> To evaluate what the teachers and administrators have learned I will have them create lesson plans. Once they have completed these lesson plans I will ask them to present their lessons. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;"> To evaluate the seminar I will have the teachers fill out a survey. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">media type="custom" key="13514084" <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Presentation Screen
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Presentation document
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Videos showing an app in action, such as [|Pop Math] (RichardColosiMedia, 2011).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Tablets for teachers use
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Paper and pencils
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Clip boards