What it is: Learning Clip is a wonderful FREE math site out of the UK that provides short learning clips to be used in primary math classes. The short video clips are explanations of math concepts. Each video clip is followed by a game or activity where students can practice the new concept. The whole site is intended to be used in whole class instruction with an interactive whiteboard (although they could be used just as successfully with just a projector or computer/TV hookup). Many of the activities have been integrated with the Active Vote system. If you are lucky enough to have an Active Vote set in your school this is a must see site! The videos and activities are appropriate for first through fifth grades. You do have to register to use the resources on this site, but it is free to register and a very quick process.
How to integrate Learning Clip into the classroom: Use this site to introduce your students to new math concepts. Use an interactive whiteboard, projector, or TV to show the videos. Let students take turns “controlling” the computer during the activity portion. If you have an Active Vote system be sure to actively involve your students in math learning with the integrated activities. This site would also be appropriate for the one or two computer classroom. Set up Learning Clip as a math center for students to visit while they are working on new math concepts or practicing old concepts.
Tips: This site was created in the UK so money and measurement clips may not work in your classroom. The other concepts should blend with your curriculum seamlessly.
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