Monthly Archives: December 2014

Book Creator Student Math Authors: Take 2

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

Last May, my students took Book Creator for a test drive. As the school year came to a close, student-authored review eBooks seemed like a worthwhile task to try. Students learned a lot about working cooperatively, using new apps, and presenting mathematics … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1 | Tagged Algebra, assessment, Book Creator, communication, Desmos, Explain Everything, iBooks, iPad | 11 Comments

Bottling Up the Perfect Balance

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

I feel like, as a teacher, I have a lot in common with the video gaming industry. We both want to draw kids in to a challenge. That challenge has to be feasible but not too easy. Students have to … Continue reading →