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Category Archives: Algebra 1
TASM Mini-Conference and #NCTMregionals Orlando
It’s been quite the conference-y week! I had the opportunity to share with math leaders from all over Texas at the TASM Fall Mini-Conference in Austin as well as present and hang out with math educators from all over at … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
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Desmos Learning Target Student Reflections (Inspired by a Tweet)
I’ve been MIA over here on this ol’ blog! Besides the usual back-to-school business, I’ve been having so much fun interacting with folks in the #ShadowCon17 follow-up online course for my “Seeking Students Who Hide” talk back in April at … Continue reading
ShadowCon Follow-Up: Free Online Courses
I had the honor of sharing about two big ideas that impact teaching and learning in my classroom at the NCTM Annual Conference back in April – formative assessment and technology integration. This pairing can give every student a voice, … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #Shadowcon17, assessment, Dan Meyer, Keynote, NCTM
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First Day Plans: Mine *DO* Include Smiling
When Nancy tweeted her “first-day first-year big tweet“, I felt a tug at my heart for 2 reasons: Big tweet! https://t.co/U00rgMY96k — Dan Meyer (@ddmeyer) August 5, 2017 Any tips for first day of first year of teaching?!?!? #MTboS — … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #iteachmath, #MTBoS, #PushSend, #SundayFunday, communication, Dan Meyer, error analysis, First Day Plans, nearpod, problem solving, Tackk, Twitter
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ADE Academy #ADE2017 – Unforgettable!
This was my first opportunity to attend an Apple Distinguished Educator Academy that welcomed in a new class of ADEs. I’ve been looking forward to returning as an alumna while having the chance to welcome a new crew, and I’m … Continue reading
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#ISTE17 Reflections: Post 3 (of 3)
I hope your summer has been as equally rich and relaxing as mine has been thus far! I’m still working on striking the balance between presenting and meeting folks at professional conferences, traveling for pleasure, spending time with family and … Continue reading
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#ISTE17 Reflections Post 2 (of 3)
My #ISTE17 Post 1 focused on ways to thoughtfully and purposefully let go of classroom control to foster a growth mindset, while also providing students with brain breaks. Up next… 2. Giving students choices! 3. Having students create, create, create! We … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #ISTE17, #MTBoS, assessment, Book Creator, GarageBand, iPad, mathycathy, Tuniversity
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#ISTE17 Reflections, Celebrations, and Healthy Kicks-in-the-Pants: Post 1
NOTE: This post will inevitably turn into a paperback if I don’t “chunk” it, so this is post 1 of 3… I think… 🙂 This was my second ISTE Conference, and I’m so glad I had the opportunity to connect … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #ISTE17, Book Creator, Desmos, iPad, mathycathy, nearpod, Twitter
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iPadpalooza 2017: Learning on the Go!
Year 6 of iPadpalooza in Eanes ISD is a wrap! And… it’s true, the countdown is finished, as this year marked our final “iPadpalooza Learning Festival” in Austin… Thankfully, folks traveled far and wide to join us this year! I … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #iplza17, Desmos, Explain Everything, iPad, iPadpalooza, Keynote, nearpod, thinglink
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Wrapping Up Another Year and the Impact of #MTBoS “Celebrities”
The funny thing about teaching kids is that, every year, they show up, still 12-14 years old. It’s easy to forget that, while they show up the SAME age each year, I am indeed an entire year older than I … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #MTBoS, Animoto, Desmos, Kahoot!, nearpod, Twitter
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