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What did I want to know?​

​When asked to come up with a driving question that would keep me motivated and eventually revolutionize my classroom for the better, my ELL’s were my focus from the get go. I knew this fit perfectly between my experience with these students and with the overall goal of the Innovative Learning program at Touro University. I wanted to know how I could integrate the use of technological devices along with online websites that will provide my students with math support in and outside of my classroom. 

​In order to explore this idea, I implemented the digital tools shown below. These tools were modeled to students on how to use them. Students were asked to work through an exponential functions project while applying the digital tools in order to support them and to complete the project. To understand if my treatment group benefited from these tools they were given a pre and post-test and filled out a google form. These data tools provided me with important information on how these tools supported my ELL's.
​Our environment changes faster than we can learn about it, Eddie Obeng says. How do we keep up?

​Useful tools to use in the classroom

To learn more on how to use and apply the digital tools below, please go to my "How-To's" page.
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Digital Assessment Tool
​Why?
  • Free graphing calculator​.
  • Integrated games for students to use which correlates with current math topics in your classroom.
  • Covers 6-12 grade content.
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Digital Assessment Tool
​Why?
  • Offers current math curriculum with Common Core Standards alignment.
  • Instructional videos.
  • Personalized learning.
  • Student owns pacing in/outside of classroom.
  • Available in 26 languages
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Screen Recorder
Why?
  • Professional quality videos.
  • Automatically saved in Google Drive and share instantly.
  • Friendly user editing tools.
  • Create custom videos to satisfy student needs.
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Digital Collaboration Tool
Why?
  • Student projects done through apps.
  • Collaboration done in/outside of classroom.
  • Simple communication among teacher and students through apps.
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Digital Oral Communication
Why?
  • Students have a voice.
  • Blogging and reflection features in app.
  • Could be used on laptops, tablets or cellphones.
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ECHO
Why?
  • Supports project-based learning.
  • Student access daily agendas, classroom resources and communication.
Classroom Standards
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Mathematics Standards
California Math Common Core Standards
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The Four C's:
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Creativity
A Guide to the Four C's
Books and useful articles
Books:
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  • ​The Vision Connection by Bobbe Baggio
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  • The Flat World and Education by Linda Darling-Hammond
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  • Good Video Games + Good Learning by James Paul Gee
Articles:
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LESSONS
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HOW-TOs
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REFERENCES
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ASSESSMENT

What's in Standard's page?

  • Math 1 California Common Cores State Standards.
  • How are CCSS implemented in my classroom.
  • AVID standards and strategies.

What's in Inspiration page?

  • Results and detailed information about my research action study.
  • How I implemented technology, pedagogy and content knowledge into my lesson plans. 

What's in About Author page?

  • My journey of why I wanted to become a teacher.
  • My experience through the Innovative Learning program at Touro University.