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Comment on enVisionMATH by Eliza Candelaria

Eliza Candelaria — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:29:06 +0000

I use the learning bridges in my self-contained classroom to keep my kids hooked and interested in math. They seem to need quick activies and lesson that help them in all learning areas. The learning bridges are a great way to help with differentiated instruction.

Comment on enVisionMATH by Rose Culton

Rose Culton — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:37:20 +0000

Responding to Pat Stevens’ 11/10 comment: I, too, enjoy watching students’ reaction to the immediate feedback they receive when doing the online assignments. I am definitely using more and more of enVision’s online components as I become familiar with them. I like seeing many of my student’s increased interest in math and their desire to do better since they get immediate feedback. They know it is now a permanent part of learning and beg in the computer lab, “Can we go to enVisions?” “I’ve got assignments!”

Comment on enVisionMATH by Rose Culton

Rose Culton — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:52:06 +0000

The digital world has its perks! With each lesson we have started using the animated learning bridge. The students enjoy this and they like the quiz at the end! With the new buzz word for the district: “Depth of Knowledge” it provides opportunity to extend their thinking. I put a blank transparency over the screen and extend the questions. Also, assigning topics makes it so easy for a teacher. The students go to the lab and their interventions and enrichments are customize for their level. A great component for reteaching those who are absent. I am utilizing many of components offered online. I must say, the digital aspects of enVision Math is a plus!!!

Comment on enVisionMATH by Julie

Julie — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:14:08 +0000

A couple of people have commented that there are aspects of the learning bridges are too easy for most of their students. That is exactly why I think I will be able to utilize them even more. (I teach 4th & 5th grade Special Education.) These learning bridges are another form of differentiated teaching that will benefit the students. I think the students in my room will find them entertaining and helpful.

Comment on enVisionMATH by Pat Stevens

Pat Stevens — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:05:48 +0000

After this class and a few more sessions of me searching for what I need, I will be more comfortable using this as an extension to math lessons. I recently gave a benchmark assessment to one of my students and I could tell he really enjoyed taking it on the computer. He was also amazed he received his score so quickly. He was interested in finding out which one he had gotten incorrect. It also helped that he was able to immediately take advantage of the interactive re-teaching activities.

Comment on enVisionMATH by Kelli Pankowski

Kelli Pankowski — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:15:12 +0000

I ues the enVision math components often in my room, but I don’t have a class to use them with. I help other teachers assign lessons, assign tests, view the visual learning bridge, the topic openers, view reports and other components of enVision. I have found that the more people play with the program they like it.

Comment on enVisionMATH by Lillian Budar-Krukoski

Lillian Budar-Krukoski — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:13:38 +0000

I like the idea of the learning bridges to introduce content I will be teaching and have begun to use them. My kids think they are funny. My only concern is that as I was going through the “Learn” section in different topics I found that it doesn’t explain how to figure out what they are asking for. One topic in paticular was the Subtraction. Also, in regard to the quiz – it doesn’t have the manipulatives as an option for use. This may in part explain the lower test scores. Just a thought.

Comment on enVisionMATH by Glenn Schultz

Glenn Schultz — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:47:22 +0000

I use these tools each time I introduce a new concept. I agree that the videos are somewhat simplistic for those students who “get it” and adding further questions is a good approach. I think it is good to go over the guided practice with the class to model how to approach each exercise. You can also assign the quick quiz which students can answer through activevotes (with interactive white board) helping you to assess that they actually are “getting it”. Then students can work on the independent practice.

Comment on enVisionMATH by Jennifer Drescher

Jennifer Drescher — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:12:22 +0000

I agree with Mako that some of the learning bridges are too easy for the students. I try to supplement the bridges that are extremely simple by asking my own questions and encouraging students to explain their thinking.

Comment on enVisionMATH by Kahealani Roston

Kahealani Roston — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:32:33 +0000

I agree with the Nancy about how more engaged the students are with looking at a digital lesson versus something that in on an overhead. black and white, plain, just boring for the students and even for me.