TEACHING THE 21ST CENTURY STUDENT

Presented by:Ann-Marie Torres

Stephen Teal

COOPERATION

PARTICIPATION

EXPECTATION

GROUP NORMS

By end of our time together you will

identify at least one method you can use to

effectively engage students

in your classroom.

GOAL

Multi-TaskerUse Sound and Images

to Convey ContentDigitally Literate

MobileAlways on

Experiential and Social Strong Visual-Spatial Skills

Look for Fast Response TimesShort Attention Spans

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNER

WORK IN TEAMS

PEER-TO-PEER SITUATIONS WITHIN A STRUCTURED

ENVIRONMENT THAT AFFORDS A FAIR AMOUNT

OF FLEXIBILITY.

LOOKS TO BE ENGAGED IN THEIR LEARNING AND EXPERIENCE

THINGS FIRST-HAND

LEARNING PREFERENCES

5 E’S LESSON MODEL

Engage Explore ExplainElaborate Evaluate

Engaging the 21s

t

Century Learner

REGROUP

Using the card you received on your way in the room, form groups of 4 with those who

have the same shape as you.

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Multi-TaskerUse Sound and Images

to Convey ContentDigitally Literate

MobileAlways on

Experiential and Social Strong Visual-Spatial Skills

Look for Fast Response TimesShort Attention Spans

DISCUSS WHICH CHARACTERISTIC PROVIDES THE GREATEST

CHALLENGE.

A. James A. GarfieldB. Rutherford B. HayesC. Grover ClevelandD. Chester A. Arthur

WHO WAS THE 21ST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA?

#1 MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

OTHER METHODS TO MOVE

REGROUPING“MOVE TO YOUR ANSWER”SIMON SAYS …FIND SOMEONE WHO …

MUSIC CAN …

Help with transitions (noise)Set a positive moodBrain compatible (Jazz)Game playing (name that tune)Songs that teachhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REjcPZeypVg

GROUND HOG DAY …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZbtAFq7dP8

GROUP WITH AN EXPERT

GET IN GROUPS WITH ONE OF THE “EXPERTS” AND LET THEM TELL YOU SOME OF THE WAYS THEY REGULARLY ENGAGE STUDENTS

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“MIND DUMP”

In the groups you are in, make a list of everything you know about fractions.

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#2 BRIDGE TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

#2 BRIDGE TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

ALGEBRA / GEOMETRY OUT LOUDANTICIPATION GUIDES

“Always / Sometimes / Never”

GROUND HOG DAY …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZbtAFq7dP8

REGROUP

Using the card you received on your way in the room, form groups of 4 with those who

have the same color as you.

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Number Game

Everyone take a pencil and write down 8 numbers. They

can be positive/negative, even/odd, fraction or decimal.

Give yourself …

• 2 points for every integer.• 2 points if the product of all the numbers is

negative. • 5 points for at least two negative integers• 10 points if the sum of the natural numbers is

greater than 500

• 10 points for at least one pair of opposite numbers

• 15 points for at least on negative irrational number

Give yourself …

• 15 points for at least on e rational number between 1 and 2

• 20 points for at least one rational number between -2 and -3

• 25 points for at least one perfect cube.

WHO WON?

#3 PUZZLES, GAMES, AND ACTIVITIES

24 GameRiders on a HorseTangrams #1Tangrams #2Pentomino

THE ADVANTAGE OF GAMES

Introduce or review material

Keeps attention

Lure of a prize

Promote positive emotions (laughter)

MATH IMAGES

MATH MAD LIB

Select:

Adjective #1: _____ Noun #5:_____

Adjective #2:_____ Noun #6:_____

Noun #1:_____ Noun #7:______

Noun #2:_____ Number #1:_____

Noun #3 :_____ Number #2:_____

Noun #4 :_____

SOLUTION TO MATH MAD LIB

Anyone who flunks this adjective #1 mathematics test will have to stay after school and wash the noun #1.

Johnny bought a pencil for number #1, a notebook for number #2, and a loose-leaf noun #2 for $1.75. If he had ten dollars when he left home, how many noun #3 would he end up with?

Two girls had 10 apples each. If the first girl traded four apples for six noun #4, and the second girl traded number #4 apples for two oranges and two noun #5, how many noun #6 would each of them have left?

If it is 9:00 am Easter adjective #2 time in New York, what time is it in noun #7?

MORE MATH MAD LIBS (TAKS)

Name uses a shape box to store her school subject supplies. The dimensions of the box are decimal # inches by decimal # inches by decimal # . What is the word that means amount the box can hold of the box in exponent inches?

At automobile dealership, integer out of every integer cars sold are color. Which is the best synonym for projection of the number of same color cars sold when car dealership sells number greater than 100 cars?

10 Ways to Lighten the Mood

TALK ABOUT IT …

Get in your small group and talk about things you can do to lighten the mood in your classroom.

GROUND HOG DAY …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZbtAFq7dP8

REGROUP

Form four groups according to your response to your favorite music. Once in those groups, discuss you favorite artist or song.

#4 PROBLEMS RELEVANT TO STUDENT

INTERESTS

GROUND HOG DAY …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZbtAFq7dP8

LET’S MAKE A DEAL …

http://www.math.harvard.edu/~knill/mathmovies/swf/21_newton.html

#5 MOVIE CLIPS

http://www.math.harvard.edu/~knill/mathmovies/

You-Tube

HOW MUCH IS A BILLION?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um0guhNGPPM

Teachertube.com

How do you add integers?

http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?title=Adding_Integers_song&video_id=152394&vpkey=c84cc6d55f

GROUND HOG DAY …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZbtAFq7dP8

POP GOES THE BUBBLE?

#6 LITERATURE CONNECTION

Summary

MUSIC AND MOVEMENTBRIDGING PRIOR KNOWLEDGEPUZZLES, GAMES, AND ACTIVITIESPROBLEMS RELEVANT TO STUDENT INTERESTMOVIE CLIPSLITERATURE CONNECTION

Did we meet our goal?

Are you leaving with at least one idea to implement in an effort to engage students more effectively?

ONE MORE THOUGHT…