Jim Olsen Western Illinois University Quickie Online Activities: Putting Those Computers Over On The Side of the Classroom to Use Jim Olsen Western Illinois University

What is a Quickie Online Activity? Setup A few (at least 2) computers in the classroom Computers on and the web page with the applet is on the screen. Any handouts are at the computer.

What is a Quickie Online Activity? Students are sent to the computers during the individual work time. When they complete the activity they raise their hand and the teacher visually checks their work and sends a new student to the computer. This may take a week to get all students on the computers.

What is a Quickie Online Activity? Example: Slope Comparison Example: Shape Pan Balance (NCTM Illuminations)

A Look at a Few Applets Jim Olsen’s Teaching Resources Page Math Education Links NCTM Illuminations - Tools E-Labs Ron Blond’s site Math Java Applets Huge Virtual Manipulatives Site Cyberchase Games (PBS)

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Other Related Initiatives ASMG – After School Math Games handout Math Applets by Content Standard and Topic http://www.wiu.edu/users/mfjro1/wiu/tea/info-on-sites/activity-directory.htm Online Math Games and Activities for the Teachers and Students at U.T.H.S.

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Implementing Quickie Online Activities in My Own Classroom General Suggestions Create a pattern that is easy for the students to adopt. Initial computer preparation prior to the activity. Necessary handouts available at the computer.

Implementing Quickie Online Activities in My Own Classroom Activity self-explanatory. Activity has varying levels of difficulty. Teacher/Facilitator available to answer questions. Easy to assess.

Western Illinois University Contact Information James Olsen, Ph.D. JR-Olsen@wiu.edu http://www.wiu.edu/users/mfjro1/wiu/ Western Illinois University