Integrating ABC Mouse Into the Mathematics Classroom

Introduction

This mini-course is designed to help you successfully create and implement a lesson plan that integrates the use of the website ABCMouse. This course is designed for mathematics teachers of young students.

In this course you will:

1. Explore and evaluate the website ABCmouse.

2. Create a lesson plan that integrates ABCmouse.

3. Implement the aforementioned lesson plan.

4. Use feedback to make any necessary changes.

5. Reflect on your professional growth.

I hope you enjoy my mini-course!

Unit 1:Learners will explore and evaluate the website ABCmouse.

Lesson 1: Learners will spend some time going through a navigation checklist to get use to the website.

Lesson 2: Learners will write a review of their initial impressions of the website and what could be beneficial to their classroom.

Unit 2: Learners will create and implement a lesson plan.

Lesson 1: Learners will create an appropriate lesson plan that includes ABCmouse.

Lesson 2: Learners will teach the said lesson plan to their class.

Unit 3: Learners will reflect on their instruction.

Lesson 1: Learners will ask their students for feedback on the lesson.

Lesson 2: Learners will write a short personal reflection on how they felt the lesson went.

Lesson 3: Learners will alter their original lesson plan using feedback to create a better one for the future.