INTERACTIVE WHITE BOARD LESSON

Lesson Link: 

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NETS used for Students: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.

How this interactive white board lesson uses this critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making NET is because the students learning about the patterns will need to use all three to understand the concept fully. The student will need to use critical thinking to figure out what a pattern is and why they would need to use it. They need to use problem solving to find this missing picture, number, or color in the pattern. They will also make decisions on what kind of pattern they are looking at and from there, be able to solve and critically think about the problem. Patterns will be used throughout life and also with technology.

NETS used for teachers: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity

Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.

How the teacher meets the requirements of these NETS is by engaging students through technology to learn and grasp the concept of patterns. The teacher will be promoting and supporting student interaction when needing to find the missing picture, number, or color in the pattern. The teacher will be able to clarify student’s conceptual understanding and thinking while still being creative. The teacher is engaging students in a subject that will be forever in their lives. Patterns are all around, not only in school, or technology, but out in the world and in their future careers.

How can this white board lesson improve students learning?

How this interactive white board lesson could improve my students learning in the future is by giving them a foundation that can grow and mature when they proceed in school. Because my lesson would be given in a kindergarten classroom, my students will need to understand what a pattern is and determine the importance of them. The white board lesson is a very colorful and engaging lesson, which is needed in a kindergarten classroom. The students will also be engaged by the relatable items and pictures in the lesson. This is a great foundational lesson that every student needs to understand.

List of SMART Board Features:

     Word dragging,  Cloning,  Erasing, Voice,  Tabs—for correct answers,  Pens, Highlighters, Different Colors