"I am currently researching my Master's thesis on technology grounded problem based learning and am modeling my lessons after Dan Meyer's style. Check out this video on YouTube and visit his blog for ideas."
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Jamie Hill replied to Laura Spindlove's discussion Using technology in Math class: student-centered in the group High School Math Teachers
Laura Spindlove replied to Laura Spindlove's discussion Using technology in Math class: student-centered in the group Middle School Math"Thanks Lonny! Using Glogster is a great idea for students to demonstrate their understanding.... loved the "integer rap"!! Mind if I show it to my class?"
Breda Policar replied to Laura Spindlove's discussion Using technology in Math class: student-centered in the group High School Math Teachers"I was participating in the EU project ITEMS last two years. We were working on Moodle modules for students, 14 - 16 years old. Linear function is among them. You can see the modules on www.itemspro.net/moodle/. If you like something, you can…"
Lonny Harper replied to Laura Spindlove's discussion Using technology in Math class: student-centered in the group Middle School Math"This site has some examples (assignments and student work) of using technology in the math classroom.
Kennedy Road Tech page"
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Using technology in Math class: student-centered
I'm a Math 8 teacher doing a unit on Algebra. I use technology in my instruction (teach with touch-screen tablet computer + digital projector, have a class website with videos, games and resources, blog, etc) but want to find more student-centered activities utilizing technology to promote understanding and engagement in mathematics.Does anyone have any ideas or want to collaborate on a technogy-rich Algebra unit?Thanks :)See More
Laura Spindlove added a discussion to the group Middle School MathUsing technology in Math class: student-centered
I'm a Math 8 teacher doing a unit on Algebra. I use technology in my instruction (teach with touch-screen tablet computer + digital projector, have a class website with videos, games and resources, blog, etc) but want to find more student-centered activities utilizing technology to promote understanding and engagement in mathematics.Does anyone have any ideas or want to collaborate on a technogy-rich Algebra unit?Thanks :) See More
Katie Stroud replied to Laura Spindlove's discussion Using Technology to Support Students From Home in the group Classroom 2.0 Beginner Group!"Laura,
You could create tutorials using podcasts (Garageband is the option for a Mac) and link these to your class website. That way you don't have to be there in the evening hours by your computer explaining things, they are there for the…"
Laura Spindlove replied to Laura Spindlove's discussion Using Technology to Support Students From Home in the group Classroom 2.0 Beginner Group!"Great suggestion, thanks Bob."
Bob Zenhausern replied to Laura Spindlove's discussion Using Technology to Support Students From Home in the group Classroom 2.0 Beginner Group!"Set up skype "office hours". You are open to skype messages and discussion during certain times Less formal than a fixed tutorial time, but more flexible. Short and specific support on demand."
Francisco L. Gonzalez replied to Laura Spindlove's discussion Using Technology to Support Students From Home in the group Classroom 2.0 Beginner Group!"Hello Laura,
Your ideas sound like in good track. I work at the higher education level (PCC in Oregon), but have great admiration for K-12. One thing I would suggest is the use of Voicethread. It's really not that difficult, good help files…"
Laura Spindlove added a discussion to the group Classroom 2.0 Beginner Group!
Using Technology to Support Students From Home
I teach Math 8 and I'm doing an inquiry on how providing increased options for at-home support will affect my students' competence and confidence in mathematics.Some strategies I currently use are:-having a class website with a blog and wiki attached-uploading notes, assignments and providing links on the site for games and further support-email correspondence with students seeking supportI want to kick it up a notch. Some ideas I am throwing around are:-using a wireless tablo to record…See More
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