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Lesson Idea Name: Addition

Content Area: Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 1st Grade
Content Standard Addressed: MGSEK.OA.1 Represent addition with objects, fingers, mental images,
drawings2 , sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.

Technology Standard Addressed: 1- Awareness

Selected Technology Tool:

☒ Movie (list application):
☐ Audio (list application):
☐ Other: (list)
URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable):
https://www.dropbox.com/s/svzogqs86qujqza/Lesson%20on%20Addition.mp4?dl=0

Bloom’s Taxonomy Level(s):

☐ Remembering ☒ Understanding ☒ Applying ☐ Analyzing ☐ Evaluating ☐ Creating

Levels of Technology Integration (LoTi Level):

☒ Level 1: Awareness ☐ Level 2: Exploration ☐ Level 3: Infusion ☐ Level 4: Integration
☐ Level 5: Expansion ☐ Level 6: Refinement

Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Multiple means of representation refers to how students take in
information. An example would be providing students with multiple modalities for input. It’s easy to do this
with reading in particular. For example, are students reading large print books, listening to audiobooks,
reading Braille, or using some combination of these text types. It is not as easy with video lessons but it can
be done. Using different physical materials that match the video, raising or lowering the sound, and having a
transcript can all provide for those who might face difficulties. Multiple means of engagement references
how students learn, and includes interest level, effort and persistence, and self-regulation. The simplest way
to increase student interest is to provide them with choices. This video allows them to count alone or with a
peer and chose what they would like to count. I provided an example that I expect them to follow along with
as a reference point but I do not expect them to only want to count pencils. This can provide flexibility for
students who do not enjoy addition as much as others.
Lesson idea implementation:
I will begin by calling the students together as a group and asking them if anyone knows how to add. Take
responses by raised hands and ask for examples if they have them. I will show the students two examples and
ask them to choose a manipulative of their own to add. Once everyone is on board I will show the minute and
37 second video on Addition. This covers the overall concept and reiterates what they have previously
learned. Once the video is over I will place students in table groups and allows them to come up with their
own addition problems using a manipulative of their choice they can could locate in a classroom. Once they
have created their worksheet I will get the tables to take they problems to the table to their right and ask
them if they can solve what they have come up with. The circular rotation will continue until every student
has had a chance to see every problem. This process should take about 45 minutes.
Importance of technology: Multimedia tools provide a creative and engaging way to help move student work
to a higher level of the Bloom’s Taxonomy. The visual and auditory components within multimedia address
multiple learning styles and serve as a teaching tool that supports the introduction to, the remediation of and

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the extension of specific content standards. For this project I used iMovie to create engaging content for
students to follow along with. Yes this lesson could be done without the aid of the movie but having the
movie helps to remind the students what addition is and creates a good visual aspect to the lesson. Being able
to see me complete problems and reaerate what addition is will help them when they are completing their
own worksheet.
Internet Safety and Student Privacy: There are some concerns that come with incorporating the Internet into
a classroom but there have been professional laws set in place to protect students and their families. FERPA
is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and is a federal law that was enacted in 1974. FERPA protects
the privacy of student education records. All educational institutions that receive federal funding must
comply with FERPA. The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted by Congress in 2000 to address
concerns about children's access to obscene or harmful content over the Internet. CIPA imposes certain
requirements on schools or libraries that receive discounts for Internet access or internal connections through
the E-rate program – a program that makes certain communications services and products more affordable
for eligible schools and libraries. On top of FERPA and CIPA educators are also involved in keeping their
students safe on the internet. While we can personally block access to websites and links sometimes this is
not enough. We need to help students set personal boundaries. Walking students through hypothetical
situations and ask them to set their boundaries and tolerance levels can be effective. They can’t defend their
boundaries unless they know where they stand.
Reflective Practice: After planning out this lesson I am able to see where the iMovie will help my students.
Giving them the visual and audio for explaining addition is another way for them to receive the information
instead of me just standing and lecturing. This is definitely designed as an introductory unity to addition and
subtraction. All of mathematics can be started from this lesson. This is to give them the basic understanding
of “mow much” or “how many”.

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