DreamBox
Dreambox is a tool that I have chosen to explore out of my own interest. I interviewed a kindergarten teacher and she said this technology is something that her student's use every single day.
What is DreamBox?
Dreambox is an online tool that focuses on mathematic education for the elementary and middle school level. It is a self paced program that provides students with engaging activities and games. It can be used on computers, or iPad platforms. Just like Lexia this a technology that is required for 15 minutes a day in Spokane Public Schools. This technology is very easy to use. It took less than a week for kindergarteners to learn how to use it. Each student has their own QR code that logs them in and once they are logged in they get to start learning. I also believe that it is very versatile. Students can play several games that will test all different types of math skills. They can learn about patterns, ten frames, addition and subtraction, and so many more skills.
I can see myself using this technology in my future classroom. Just from the time I have witnessed students using this technology I can see they are learning a lot. This technology also makes the learning process more fun by allowing students to play games to learn the material. The teacher I have been volunteering with loves this technology and I think I will love it as well.
How it relates to TLC and TPACK/Webb's Framework?
I believe that Dreambox relates to the learning aspect of the TLC framework. Dreambox really elevates the way students can learn about math in many different ways. It also relates to the TCK of the TPACK framework because my students can interact with this technology in a way that it will transform the way they are learning the content. There are so many games and lessons on this technology that allows them to learn the content is so many different ways.
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Being placed in a sixth grade math and social studies class we use this technology a good amount and the explanation you give this technology is great. Dreambox is very versatile because as the teacher you not only do not have to focus on exactly where each of your students are at but you can give them specific lesson you know they need practice on. Dreambox gives students the confidence they need while also teaching them exactly what they need to know to be on track.
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