My Wicket Problem Project has to do with limited time in a busy first grade classroom. Students are currently given spelling tests one on one in a quiet area of the classroom. I read each word to the student, say the word in a sentence, and repeat the word a second time in isolation. I continue to repeat words when necessary and patiently wait for the student to say, write, and check each spelling word. This process continues until the student has misspelled four words or more that will be tested a week later. Due to time constraints, only four students are tested each day of the week.
Technology and Pedagogical Knowledge
The PowerPoint Show used to differentiate Dolch spelling words will identically incorporate all of the teaching strategies listed above to ensure student success. I will be reading each word, saying the word in a sentence, and repeating each word a second time in isolation… all in an audio clip. At the push of a button the student can hear the word again and again through the use of headphones that will cancel out background noises. Furthermore, the technology will allow better spelling accuracy since the boys and girls will be able to go over their work without pressure or time restrictions that may arise with one on one teacher testing. There is also the option to use the technology tool as a resource for practice before the formal test. All completed written tests will be collected and graded outside of classroom instruction.
Spelling Test Example - Word "the"
Technology and Content Knowledge
The PowerPoint Show used for differentiated spelling tests will be accessible on all classroom computers to all students throughout the day. The technology lays out the content almost identically to student practice books and testing sheets. There are a total of 11 lists with 20 Dolch words each that are broken into 10 word segments for easy testing. Students will be able to easily access the appropriate lists and hear a clear familiar voice reading each word. The use of this technology will further engage students so that more individuals may test in a day if they were previously absent or are ready to do so.
Pedagogical and Content Knowledge
The 220 Dolch words are commonly used in State and District standards throughout lower elementary classrooms. The use of technology to apply best practice regarding content used by all teachers in varied formats is a meaningful solution to solve the problem of time management. Students are also given the opportunity to own their own learning, be responsible for their own progress, and challenge themselves to achieve their highest potential.
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