Activity 5 Reflections

Module 5

Module 5 Activity 5A Exploring Website Resources Reflection

While conducting my Exploration of Useful Websites Resources for Mathematics the four Websites that stand out the most are fun4thebrain.com, coolmaths.com, interactivesites.weebly.com and softschool.com.  The Web Sites were selected because they are beneficial to both teachers and students by extension the parents and the wider community.

The Websites provide diverse Mathematical Activities and Games related to relevant to concepts.  The sites provide meaningful situations to increase students’ motivation level in an exciting manner. These websites can assist in developing positive attitudes in students towards Mathematics since content is delivered in more student centered classroom. Students learning will definitely increased with the introduction of these Websites in the comparison to teacher centered classroom activities. These websites provide opportunities to test ideas and incorporate problem solving strategies to complete activities.

These websites provide opportunities for students to be directly responsible for their own learning.  

The websites supplies information, activities and games on various Mathematical topics or concepts directly related to the curriculum.  Finally students can use the websites to build their knowledge of concepts, reinforce concepts and clarify misconceptions.

Module 5 Assignment 1 Reflection

Module 5

Module 5 Assignment 1 Reflection

This assignment on my first view look a bit easy but after carefully reading and interpreting it became a bit more challenging. I tried my best in attempting the sections, section A posed the most challenge to complete but in the end I got through to send both my draft and assignment in due time despite not feeling well in that period. 

I had to rename my assignment because I did not follow the correct format for naming my file. I pray that it was done correctly.

Module 5 Activity 4 Reflection

Module 5

Module 5 Activity 4A and 4B Reflection

This activity dealt with reviewing Software. I reviewed the educational software http://www.mathplayground.comASB_AlienAddition.html  on the following criteria objective, installion, content significance, navigation, appropriateness, continuous Evaluation/ Feedback and finally summation.

 I found this software to be very engaging and interesting which aids in cementing concept posing great difficulty to students.  

I also focus on the success, limitation and conclusion of the software which I detailed in my word document. In relation to the second activity which was a collaborative discussion held about my experience with educational Software. I was required to comment on some of my colleagues work and  After reading all the comments  I concluded that we shared some similar experiences while others were different which assisted me enhancing the way the way I  effectively incorporate  educational software in my lessons.  

This activity definitely shed light on areas I took for granted with the Educational Software. I enjoyed this activity because it was a very fruitful activity.

Module 5 Activity 3 Reflection

Module 5

Module 5 Activity 3 Reflection

This activity was based on evaluating software using ten criteria and providing a brief description of the criteria.  The readings provided for this activity was very refreshing, some of the educational software mentioned was totally new to me so I had the pleasure of examining and exploring the software closely to test their capabilities.    

I came up with means how I can incorporate most of the software into the class and which grades they are suitable for.  This activity was an excellent hand on one.

Activity 2 Reflection

Module 5

Module 5 Activity 2 Reflection

This activity was hinge on my experience with Educational Software, as an educator I have to be aware of the diverse Educational Software   that are readily available to improve students’ knowledge and their retention level, teachers must ensure educational software are evaluated and they are freely available before they are used in the classroom.  Educational software can motivate students to learn complex concepts in a more interesting and meaningful way.

Students must always be at center stage in the learning environment   in order to receive the best results   students must be  directly involve in the learning process, the use of Educational software can assist in controlling the pace at which they learn, they can be able to identify their own strength and weaknesses and build on them.  My colleagues really share some good educational software which I intent to explore and incorporate in my teaching.  I am really looking forward to the other activities.

This activity was a very interesting one for me since I gained new knowledge with the Google document.

Module 5 Activity 1 Reflection

Module 5

Module 5 Activity 1 Reflection

This activity required us to join the social bookmarking site Diigo.  Social bookmarking websites enhance and improve learning experience by encouraging group collaboration and making, organizing and saving web resources more efficiently and effectively for students with minimal complication.   

I was  totally unfamiliar with Diigo so experimented  a bit to see how it operates and functions. Diigo is very powerful as it  allows users to  save important websites and access them on any computer,  it also classifying websites by (titles, groups, list) etc.

Diigo contains features and functions that are beneficial to teachers for e.g. they are provided with tools for setting up groups of students, selecting  key information, and making comments on your shared bookmarks. I am definitely going to try to implement some aspects in my classroom. It always a great pleasure to be exposed to new technological ideas social mediums.

My book marking page is below. 

 https://www.diigo.com/user/joyfuljannis

Module 1 Reflection

Module 1 Reflection

This module was a very enlightening one for me. I took away some new meaningful information and incite from this module, I was also afforded the opportunity to build on my previous knowledge in some aspects.

Assignment 3 was a bit challenging for me however I was able to submit on time with the new deadline.  I worked tirelessly to complete this assignment I pray and trust it would pay off in the end.This module was a good one and I looking to my next module.