Standard 5: The competent teacher differentiates instruction by using a variety of strategies that support critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, and continuous growth and learning. This teacher understands that the classroom is a dynamic environment requiring ongoing modification of instruction to enhance learning for each student.
For my flipped presentation I used google slides to create my presentation. After constructing my presentation I used Screencast-o-matic to record the audio to my lesson. The lesson was based on our learning standard, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.A.2, which states, “Solve word problems that call for addition of three whole numbers whose sum is less than or equal to 20, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.” In my lesson I provided addition, subtraction, and word problems. I included visuals in my math problems to allow different strategies when problem solving. The problems that are in the lesson are based off of things that the students can relate to. The beginning of the lesson begins with basic addition and subtraction with visuals so they can visually understand what the problem is asking. I also discuss different key terms to look for in the word problems so the student can easily determine if they are adding or subtracting. After creating the lesson I created a multiple choice quiz on google forms. The quiz consists of 10 multiple choice questions that consists of simple addition, subtraction, and word problems.
When creating these artifacts it was important to keep in mind the Illinois Professional Teaching indicator 5A which states, “Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.” I used technology to create a visual presentation with animations for the students to use in their math problems. It is important to provide students with different learning styles so that way the student may have an option to what style of learning they prefer. Another indicator that can relate these artifacts is indicator 5B which states,”Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.” The examples demonstrated on the presentation were of real life situations. It is important that the students have material to relate to while they are learning. When the students completed the quiz I was able to use this to assess the students in what areas I could improve on as a teacher and what we might want to review.
Overall, the flipped project was very resourceful. I learned how important it is to know my students and get to know what their learning styles are. It is important to incorporate technology because it is needed in today’s society. We incorporate technology with almost everything we do, so it is important that technology be incorporated in our future classroom. Many students may exceed by using technology. It is important that as future teachers we modify for our students and provide them with any resources they may need. I enjoyed creating the artifacts and I will definitely incorporate these artifacts in my future classroom.