In an
effort to find a way to “multiply” myself during the school day, I have tried
something new during Math Centers. Each day my students complete a center
activity. The activities may include a worksheet, game, or project, etc. For
the past couple weeks, I added a recorded lesson using the app Show Me to our
Math Centers. In preparation of Math Center time, I recorded myself talking and
drawing with the Show Me app. I saved and uploaded the presentation. When Math
Centers began, I plugged my iPad into our Smart TV, told the group to get their
iPads, open the Show Me app, and then listen to the lesson. That left me free
to work with another group of students. It was definitely weird to hear my
voice across the room, but when I saw the student engaged and following the lesson,
I was thrilled!
This
last week’s lesson was on shapes. As I explained the shapes, the students had
to draw them and count the sides and corners with me. This lesson ended with
the students going on a shape hunt around the classroom. It was so empowering
to see the students do exactly what was asked by me from the Show Me video
instruction. It also gave me more opportunity to work with a small group
without being disrupted by the other students.
Here is
an example of the lesson:
Click
here to listen to the Show Me lesson.
Here a
group is very engaged in the Math Center.
