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About my class

One of the primary focuses that my classes have decided to work towards collaboratively this year, is the integration of technology in the classroom. Because of the larger classroom sizes and insufficient or outdated technology, it is very rare that we can all utilize computers or other technology devices simultaneously. This also serves as a major disservice and inconvenience, especially during the instructional period when learning is taking place and students are actively engaged, questioning, and participating in the lessons. With the aforementioned contributions, my students would be able to conduct mathematical research, analyze and synthesize data, and print out materials vital to their academic success and achievement which would be utilized to create a research, inquiry-based learning environment. By engaging in an inquiry-based learning environment, students will be able to understand the content of volume, area, and surface area at a deeper level and utilize their findings to create a Geo-Bot out of normal household items, in compliance with the Georgia Standards of Excellence for mathematics. This project will encourage and assist students in finding information for themselves as well as encourage standards-based learning and mathematical discussions and interactions amongst peers. From this experience, it is my hope that students will be inspired in all of their academic courses to acquire more knowledge through self-initiation, inquiry, and exploration. The Chromebooks and printer would make a great addition to our classroom because they would allow students the chance to learn and obtain knowledge through self-exploration; something that we rarely get to see due to imposed standardized testing. Students would also have the opportunity to research ideas and thoughts as it pertains to mathematical content. Another use of the devices would be to help remediate students who have fallen behind academically, during instructional time.