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Assistive Technology Interactive
Web
Sites Interactive
websites are a fantastic resource for all teachers. They can be highly
interactive, content-rich simulations such as the Library of Virtual Manipulatives
and the Leonardo's
Workshop games. Or, traditional drill and practice like Funbrain or book quizzes like Book Adventure.
Interactive web sites support visual
learning. They have the ability to engage students by providing
information and
resources along with practice, simulations, and other fun learning
activities. Most of all, they are
available every day
online, and free! Here are a few of my math
favorites: Interactive
Math Puzzles There
are many websites that appear to be simple games.
However, they can often be used as springboards for effective
activities. For
example, go to the The
National Budget
Simulation page, where students get a feel of the trade-offs which
policy
makers need to make in creating federal budgets and dealing with
deficits. Finding
effective and appropriate interactive math websites
can be a daunting experience. I have created
my own educational
interactive website
where you can begin your search. ACTIVITY: 1. Let’s
visit one of my favorite interactive sites, Math Playground, and help
Amy &
Ben figure out Area and Perimeter.
For this activity, work through the first set of problems until you
complete
the activities using the interactive ruler. The
site will let you know you’ve completed
the first section, and will also give you a score!
2. Next,
you’re going to visit FunBrain and play baseball. Choose addition, easy or medium, and “Play
Ball!”
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