Introduction

Technology integration in the Elementary Education levels requires students to actively use technology, not just view technology-based content created by their teachers. The goal of technology integration is for teachers to apply the use of technology in a seamless manner so that it supports and extends curriculum objectives and engages students in meaningful learning.


Teachers should strive to make technology a part of everyday life in the classroom, while using it to enrich learning activities. They should not use technology just to use it. They should find ways to use it so that it enhances instruction and improves student learning. The focus of technology integration activities should not be on the technology that is used, but on the student activities that are conducted using technology.


Technology integration does not happen by accident. Teachers must learn how to incorporate student use of technology into meaningful activities in their lesson plans. There is a learning curve to becoming proficient in technology integration, but once the skills are learned and activities are identified and located or developed, teachers find that technology can actually reduce preparation time.

Mathematics Lesson

 1. Learners
  • Age & Grade Level:- 6 years old Grade 5
  • Content Area entry skills and Prerequisite Knowledge:- Students have mastered the area of 2D shapes so they can now learn how to master the 3D shapes.
  • Technology Prerequisite Skills:- Students are competent in using the Internet to find 2D shapes so having the ability to do that searching the Internet for 3D shapes will be an easy process.
2. Lesson
  • Lesson:- Surface Area of 3D Shapes
  • Subject Area:- Mathematics
  • Student Technology Standards for lesson:- In the NCTM Standards for School Mathematics, NCTM outlines ten knowledge and skill objectives that should be achieved from prekindergarten through grade 12, including Numbers & Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis & Probability, Problem Solving, Reasoning & Proof, Communication, Connections, and Representation.
  • The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) places great emphasis on the use of technology in mathematics education. Technology, one of the six principles fundamental to school mathematics programs as outlined by NCTM's Principles and Standards, is "essential in teaching and learning mathematics; it influences the mathematics that is taught and enhances students' learning.
  • Objectives:- Students will understand formulas used to measure the surface area of these basic three-dimensional shapes: a rectangular prism, a cylinder, and a square pyramid.
  • Creativity and innovation – create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
Lesson Technologies, Resources and Materials

    Click link below for Mathematics Lesson Plan
    http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/lessonplan.jsp?id=1316&FullBreadCrumb=%3Ca+href%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.scholastic.com%2Fbrowse%2Fsearch%2F%3F_N%3D665%26isBrowse%3DY%26Nr%3DOR%28Resource_Type%3ALesson%2520Plan%2CResource_Type%3AInformal%2520Lesson%2520Article%2CResource_Type%3AUnit%2520Plan%29%26N%3D0%22+class%3D%22endecaAll%22%3EAll+Results%3C%2Fa%3E+%26gt%3B+Grade+3+-+5

    Recommended Resources:-
    http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/quizshow.php?title=3d-shapes-quiz&quesnum=1
    http://www.purposegames.com/game/3d-shapes-quiz
    http://www.mathworksheets4kids.com/geometry/name-3d-shapes.pdf
    http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/maths/files/3dshapes.doc

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