Digital Blog Post #E

Considering I'm planning to become a mathematics teacher, problem solving is going to be a huge obstacle many students will have to overcome. There are many software's and apps that can help students better understand what they are learning. I plan to also help my students as much as possible in explaining anything they don't understand.

At my work, when children are at centers, I always look to see what games they are playing on the computer. Since they are kindergarteners, they don't know many games or how to get to some of the more experienced ones. When I walk around to see what they are on I see games that involve knowing shapes, words, letters, or numbers. Some play games with animals and during the game there is a person talking about the animals they are passing or that they pick to play with. I personally think games like these are perfect for children, it educates them while entertaining them.

A great game to play also is Jeopardy. My teachers used it in the past for science, math, English, any subject. Its a great way to get the students involved in what's being taught while having fun playing a game. They also enjoy the game a little more if there is a prize in the end, which could be something big or small or even just a winning for everyone who participated. I always thought this was a fun game when I was in school and I think most children would enjoy it also.

Work Cited

http://flipquiz.me/u/cayward/math-problems

Maloy, R., Verock-O'Loughlin, R., Edwards, S., & Woolf, B. (2011). Researching and Evaluating Internet Information. In Transforming Learning with New Technologies (pp. 112-141). Allyn & Bacon.