Lesson Plan: Teaching with virtual Manipulatives
Posted by Shahriah 08B1049 on Tuesday, 1 September 2009This assignment was done in a group and were taught by us:
Shahriah Binti Haji Ahmad 08B1049
Kity Kirtiny Binti Haji Kamis 08B1045
The first part of the lesson was taught by Cikgu Kity Kirtiny while the later part was done by myself. This report included pictures of the lesson involving the pupils of year 4 in the computer room.
Teaching Using Virtual Manipulatives
Looking positively at the implementation of technology in schools, it has brought dramatic changes in the teaching and learning process. From my experience teaching using virtual manipulatives:
Pupils
- enjoy the lesson;
- motivated to learn;
- eager to answer questions and involve in the activity using IWB;
- helpful with their peers;
- experience a whole new learning environment which is conducive and provide them with oppurtunities which they might not experience in their home.
On the other hand, there are some challenges which are unavoidable and could occur beyond our control such as when:
- the internet connection is down;
- the websites that are not compatible with the system of the computer (not-up-to-date);
- the computer room needs to be used by other teachers as well.
I have learned that in order for this to be successful we need to be prepared days in advance in order for the lesson to go smoothly. Moreover, help from the ICT teacher shouldn't be overlook because a person who is knowledgeable in ICT is a waste to be ignored. Thirdly, we need to be proactive and be aware of what is happening to the technology, update our knowledge and never be embarassed learn something new.
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