Flip Charts - Module 4

Names on Popsicle Sticks

Popsicle Sticks

I chose this flip chart because it is an effective management tool for all classrooms. This is a flip chart that a teacher could run in the background of the Promethean Board. It would be easily accessible when needed, and it is customizable for individual classrooms.

Hardware/Software

 This particular flip chart is to be used with a Promethean Board.  Promethean Boards are efficient pieces of hardware in the classroom. They are interactive and engage student learning. Promethean Boards are synced to a classroom computer, which adds even more versatility to the board. Promethean Boards include the software, ActivInspire, which brings many amazing features to life on the Promethean Board.

Technology Use Based on Problem Solving

The Popsicle Stick flip chart is useful in every classroom. It requires students to pay attention because they could be called on at any moment, which keeps them engaged and on task during lessons and discussions. The colors are bright, and the sticks are customizable to fit classroom needs. The main goal of gaining and keeping student attention is met by keeping students on their toes while awaiting their names to be pulled.

Essential Conditions for Technology Integration

Some essential conditions for technology integration with the Promethean Board are:

·      Meaningful training on the hardware

·      Meaningful training on the software

·      Being knowledgeable of upgrades and their costs

·      Keeping up with the resources that are available

·      Modeling the correct usage of the hardware/software

Software Support Tools

The Popsicle Stick flip chart is best described as a Planning and Organizing Tool because it helps teachers direct student involvement. Whether it be as simple as choosing someone to answer a question or calling on someone to continue a discussion, pulling a popsicle stick gives each student an equal opportunity to interact with the lessons and discussions in the classroom. The Popsicle Stick flip chart is an effective management tool that saves time and bias within the classroom.