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= ** Title of PowerPoint: Riding the ELMO Train on Mustang Blvd. ** =

** Math/Technology Standards **
__** Math Group **__ - Evaluate algebraic expression in order to solve an equation through an interactive video game. Technology Standard: 7.3.A.1.b.: Use teacher- selected, technology tools that enhance learning __**First Grade**__ - Recognize a transformation in order to identify and demonstrate slides, flips, and turns Technology Standard: 1.3.A.1.a.: Explore and use teacher selected technology tools, including software and hardware, to learn new content or reinforce skills __**Fourth Grade**__ - Read customary measurement units in order to measure the length of objects to the nearest ¼ inch Technology Standard: 4.4.A.1.a.: Explore and use teacher selected technology tools, including software and hardware, to learn new content or reinforce skills

=** Description **= = = =Reflection= As the math specialist I gave my "Elmo" a tour of the Mighty Mustang Blvd and visited three places. Our first stop was in Mrs. Ray's Fourth Grade classroom. We reviewed how to measure objects to the nearest 1/4 of an inch. Then, we visited the Mustang Math Crew, an afterschool program that encouraged the students to see way math is utilized throughout our world. We explore a new program that is being adopted in Maryland Public Schools, //The Lure of Labyrinth//. Lastly, we visited Mrs. Cutts' First Grade classroom. We reviewed how to slide, flip, and turn objects.
 * As a math specialist I get the opportunity to coteach with educators to help review/enhance lessons with their students. Within the PowerPoint slides you will see two classrooms that I visisted and the math club while taking the ELMO with me. My goals in each of the place were to introduce to the teacher and their students the Interwrite board, conduct the lesson together, and have the students utilize either the Interwrite board and/or the ELMO. I made sure that in each setting all of the students had the opportunity to utilize the technology. **

In all three experiences, I utilzed the //Elmo// and the //Interwrite Board.// I used the ELMO to capture pictures of students and the worksheets to be displayed on the //Interwrite Board//. All of the teachers and students had an opportunity to utilize the //Elmo// in some form (i.e., showing how to answer the problem, doing guided practice, or encouraging students how to use the device. I enjoyed using the program very much and sharing it with other students. I just wish we could get rid of all of the cords we have to use and have a way to use the //Elmo// as a recording device when students are given a presentation to their classmates.



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