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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Math teacher-zero benefit of phones/computers in class. English/history uses them a lot, but the push to go "paperless" in math is destroying students' math skills.[/quote]
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Phones in class ARE a waste  of time. Computers are not a waste of time.

Here is why it is NOT a waste of time.  When a kid takes a book or worksheet home, and they fill the assignment is all wrong, they have no idea that their work is actually wrong, or that their process is wrong. Or, they do.   So, they come in Monday, or whatever, and the teacher may review  ( or not,  because  we know that doesn't always happen!) but regardless, it is bring reviewed problem by problem and all the kid knows is that he got it wrong, but doesn't know why.  That is not the time that his process problems will be solved. His issue is different than the next kid's  problem. He also doesn't know what he doesn't know....all math teachers know what I am talkkng about. His needs cannot be met in this environment.  The day before, when this kid is doing it, the program is walking the student through the process.  If, at any point the PROCESS is faulty, the program stops and starts from there. He CANNOT go on without passing that process..to the end of the problem. That is quality HW. It is personalized learning. Not a book or worksheet. In addition,  if we are talking about staple practice for facts- online games cannot be beat. NO MORE WORKSHEETS.  Teachers- school yourself with OERS and even purchased programs (!) to bring up your game. If you do not see the benefit of technology in Math, it has been awhile for some PD for you. Everyone will profit from it.

There are writing, reading,  and grammar programs like this, too. Invaluable...Quill, No Red Ink Comon Lit, Read Theory . Teaching without this help is a waste of everyone's time. It is a complement to instruction,  not a replacement,  but we will not be going back to someone using a book in front of a room.

Lastly, no teacher should be well versed in Google Classroom.That has changed everything. EVERYTHING.[/quote]

Thank you very much for mentioning specific Language Arts programs you recommend.  What math programs provide the instruction you describe?  In DS's class, the math teacher has the kids play math video games.  IXL is also used, but it seems to provide math questions, no explanation about the process or where the student went wrong.

Also, I would love to hear your thoughts on Google Classroom.  You aren't a fan, but why?  [/quote]

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