I used MathPlayground.com when I created my GLE for my group document this week. I focused on Geometry and Measurement GLE M(G&M)2-9, which was asked that students "demonstrate an understanding of spatial relationships using location and position." On MathPlayground.com I found a virtual tool called a Geometry Board. In this hands-on activity, students explore geometric concepts of area and perimeter, while trying to find out how many shapes can you make with a perimeter of 16 units. The students drag a virtual rubber elastic around an online board filled with nails, to create different shapes.
I found that several virtual tools, like the Geometry Board, were similar to what I used when I doing hands-on math activities in grade school. The only difference is the rubber bands and the board with nails in it were real back then. They weren't on a computer screen. I think the biggest thing I've learned from exploring different online activities for the classroom, is that not only are you helping a student to learn through the way they know (virtual) but you are also saving your school district money but having them use computers (not buy nail boards and rubber bands) to show how many shapes can fit.
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