Analysis of a Tech Infused Lesson that Utilizes the TIP model

This task requires that you develop and analyze a technology infused lesson that is anchored in
the TIP model of integration. To complete the project, you must first search for a mobile app (on
your smartphone if you have one) that you will be able to utilize in your work as a teacher.
Once you locate the app, you are to use the TIP model to develop a lesson that is aligned to the
provided template. Specific details are below.

Locate an app on your smartphone that will be useful to you as a teacher. Most apps are
mirrored on IPADS, so if you are planning to be an elementary school teacher, the app/IPAD
option might work best since the earlier grade level students are less likely to carry smartphones
with them.
Download the app onto your smartphone or IPAD and familiarize yourself with its functions.
From there, begin to think about the different ways in which the app can be used in your work as
a teacher.
Review/Download/Complete the template below, which is aligned to the TIP model, to begin
planning your lesson so that you can frame your lesson in such a way that addresses a
particular need or issue.
When completing the template, be detailed in your responses, and make any connections to
outside resources using in-text citations and add a reference list at the end (APA formatting).
Submit the completed template as a word doc into Blackboard. If you dont know how to do this,
please find a resource online that explains how to export a Google Doc as a Word Doc.
Lesson Template
Name: Maria Sandoval
Grade: High School
Subject: Math 1
Topic: Solving Linear Equations
App Information
Identify the app which you intend to use for this lesson by providing a brief summary about the
apps functions:
The app I chose is Math 42. You can plug in a equation and it solves it for you.
Provide a link to the apps website:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-42/id664457128?mt=8
Provide a brief summary of hour you plan to utilize the app in a standards based lesson:
With common core students are asked to solve problems in different ways. And students

sometimes have trouble understanding that with solving equations order doesnt matter. So I
will have the students plug in the question and solve the equation in another way other than
how the app does. That way the students can see that you can solve an equation different
ways but will still get the same answer.

Technology Integration Planning (TIP) Model

Step 1: Determine the relative advantage
Identify a problem/issue that you hope to resolve in the lesson you plan to teach (cite
resources if applicable):
While tutoring algebra students I have noticed that they always have trouble believing and
understanding that you can solve equations different ways. They are trained to think that
there is only one way to do things and now with common core they are told that they can
different ways and whatever way they do it doesnt matter.
Discuss how the mobile app youve identified can address the problem/issue above (cite
resources if applicable):
The app will help students solidify the idea that there is different ways to solve problems.
Step 2: Access the required resources and skills
Explain the types of equipment, software, media, materials youll need to complete the lesson:
I will need google slides and to be able to connect my ipad to the projector to demonstrate to
the students how to use the app.

Discuss how comfortable you are with using the app, and any other types of equipment
needed, and how you plan to become more fluent with these resources before you teach the
lesson:
I am very comfortable using the app. I think I will need to be more comfortable with how to
connect the Ipad to the projector.
Step 3: Decide on the lessons objectives and assessments
Write clear and concise learning objectives/outcomes (aligned to CCSS, NGSS, or State
Standards) that you expect from using the new methods:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.REI.B.3

Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations with
coefficients represented by letters.
SWBAT: Analyze different ways to solve equations in one variable.

Write clear and concise learning objectives/outcomes (aligned to the ISTE student standards)
that you expect from using the new methods:

4. Critical thinking, problem solving,

and decision making
Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions
1. Creativity and innovation
Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes

Discuss how you will asses the objectives/outcomes above:

I will have students write down how the app solves the equation and then they also write down
how they themselves differently solved the equation. I also will have them write a summary at
the end that reitterates that solving equations different will yield the same answer.

Step 4: Designing instructional strategies

Provide a step-by-step lesson outline that identifies the approach youll take to teach this
lesson:
I will share the objective with the students. Then I will show the students how to use the app.
Then I will put an equation on the board and have them solve it on the app and then solve in
on their paper a different way. We will do this several times and then I will ask them Does it
make a difference how we solve equations? and have them write a summary to answer the
question.
Discuss how you will prepare students to use the type of technology (app) discussed in this
lesson:
I will have them practice solving various equations on the app before we start solving the
same equations in a different way.
Step 5: Preparing the instructional environment
Discuss how you plan to arrange the resources/technology in your classroom for this
particular lesson:
I will have the students use the ipads while I am showing them on the projector how to use the
app.

Explain what steps you need to take to make sure that the technology works:
I will need to pre download the app on all the ipads and make sure that it works on all of them.
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