Manipulatives Media

1. MEDIA

2. Manipulatives are tools used for
interactive, hands-on learning. These can
be three-dimensional objects like
puzzles, blocks,and shapes, or computer
applications or simulations that help in
the grasping of ideas and acquiring skills.
These are teaching aids that can be
manipulated and explored by the
student using hands-on approach.

3. In ancient times,
manipulatives have
been used mostly for
Mathematical
purposes. Records
show that the oldest
surviving counting
board is the Salamis
Tablet, used by the
Babylonians around
300BC.
SALAMIS TABLET

4. THE
ABACUS
During Greek and Roman times, the Roman hand-abacus was
created out of stone and metal. The Abacus that we know today
first appeared in 1200 AD in China. They call it the suan-pan. There
were also variations made by the Japanese and the Russians.

5. Johann Heinrich
Pestalozzi developed the
"Pestalozzi Method" of
learning which is basically
hands-on learning in the
1800s. In his book, How
Gertrude Teacher Her
Children, Pestalozzi says
that we should begin with
concrete objects before
teaching abstract
concepts.
PESTALOZZI METHOD

6. FROEBEL
GIFTS
In 1840, Friedrich Wilhelm August Froebel developed the
concept of "Kindergarten," where children learn by playing.
He introduced the "Froebel Gifts" such as balls, wooden
blocks, tiles, sticks and rings that used for learning.

7. Maria Montessori
extended Frobel's
idea and created
the "Montessori
Method of
Learning." This
focuses on
materials for older
children.
MONTESSORI METHOD OF LEARNING

8. In the 1990s, computational
capabilities are embedded into
blocks, beads and other toys.
This kind of research hoped for
children to learn new concepts
using the kindergarten
approach, especially those that
they perceive as "too
advanced."
DIGITAL MANIPULATIVES

9. VIRTUAL
MANIPULATIVES
With the advent of personal computers and virtual learning,
researches also developed manipulatives further by creating
programs and animated images that can be manipulated by the
user. Because of this, manipulatives are now being used by a lot of
different fields of study, and have been really helpful especially in
the field of Science.

10. TRADITIONAL
VIRTUAL/ DIGITAL

11. BEFORE: Used for learners in the early grades
TODAY: Used by different demographics
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Grasping of concepts
Understanding basic principles
Uses concrete objects

12. Alphabet blocks are very helpful tools for young children
to learn the Alphabet and have fun at the same time.

13. These cubes are used for different purposes. They can be
used in Math as visual representations, or making patterns.
They can also be used for building objects or forms.

14. The clay dough is made of malleable substances used for arts
and crafts in home or school.

15. Pattern blocks are used for building geometric
shapes or images.

16. The abacus is a counting frame
used for calculation.

17. Monopoly is an example of a board game that
simulates property and financial dealings using
imitation money and game pieces.

18. Puzzles are made of pieces that are meant to be joined
together in a logical way in order to come up with a certain
solution.

19. Origami is the Japanese Art of folding paper into shapes,
representing objects.

20. 
Result of continuous development of
computer technology.
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Digital Manipulatives: Combination of
electronic devices with traditional
manipulatives such as lego blocks, beads, and
tags.
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Wider demographic reach.

21. STATIC
vs
DYNAMIC
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saLaLR7xj0I

22. Virtual music simulators make use of simulations of musical
instruments that can produce sounds like that of the real thing.

23. The Hangaroo is a version of the Hangman where the
user tries to guess a word or phrase based on a given
category.

24. These online books are virtual version of the printed ones.
They are interactive and further aids in the learning process of
children.

25. The Typing Tutor is a popular virtual manipulative that is
used for enhancing one's skill in typing.

26. This is a kind of Math Manipulative where there are
visual representations of fractions, which help in solving
for the required answer.

27. This game is a simulation of how
to be a mother.

28. Interactive maps contain a lot of details. The user can
zoom in and out of locations, as well as learn the
different places in a certain area.

29. ADVANTAGES
AND
DISADVANTAGES

30. 
ADVANTAGES
 Learning while playing
 Multi-sensory output
 Physical Interaction
 Student Collaboration
 Concrete objects used for abstract reasoning

31. 
DISADVANTAGES
 Tendency to be focused on nothing else
 Supervision needed especially for early grades
 Progress is hard to monitor, and cannot be easily
documented.

32. 
ADVANTAGES
 Attention-catching, fun and motivational
 A lot of potential for program improvement
 Availability at the comfort of home
 Learning by discovery

33. 
DISADVANTAGES
 Limited to computer/internet users
 Tendency to focus on nothing else
 A lot of distractions in the World Wide Web
 Some programs/ games can be addictive
 Digital Divide

38. 
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Manipulatives are TOOLS used for
INTERACTIVE, HANDS-ON LEARNING.
There are two types of Manipulatives:
TRADITIONAL and DIGITAL/VIRTUAL
Virtual Manipulatives can either be
STATIC or DYNAMIC
Manipulatives can be used in different fields
of study such as Math, Science, English and
the Arts.

39. THANK YOU VERY
MUCH!

40. Eric Sendon
Stefanie Go
Melvin Meriales
Kenneth Venus