Category Archives: Pre-Algebra

Professional Learning Conference #EanesPLC

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

I just spent two days at a learning conference – at my school district.  It genuinely felt like a “destination conference” and not two “in-service days”.  I can honestly say this has been the best district-level PD I have ever … Continue reading →

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First Days Favorites

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

I wonder how much better my first year(s) of teaching in the late 1990s might have been if I’d had the connections of blogs, Twitter, and the internet as it stands now.  It’s like an all-you-can-read buffet lately, and this … Continue reading →

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August Rush! Apps & More

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

No no… not the tear-jerker movie!  For me “August Rush” is something that begins happening in my brain, truthfully in July, as the new school year quickly approaches.  It’s that feeling that my brain never turns off.  I’m not a … Continue reading →

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A Lehigh University FaceTime Follow-Up

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

Earlier this week, one of my (favorite!) former principals, Jackie Santanasto, graciously invited me to FaceTime with a class of aspiring principals she’s currently teaching at Lehigh University.  Educators from across the country are taking part in this program at … Continue reading →

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#ADE2013

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

What do you call a room full of people who are crazy about education, innovation, and technology?  The Apple Distinguished Educator Institute! When I found out I could count myself among the ADE Class of 2013, I was ecstatic.  I … Continue reading →

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Museum of Mathematics, New York, NY

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

This summer has been anything but boring (which somewhat explains why my blog has been utterly abandoned lately).  Thus far I have: * Spent a week in Disney World with my husband and son * Attended and presented at iPadpalooza, … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Take on “Average”

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

When I’ve taught “measures of central tendency” to students in the past, I always asked them a simple question.  If given the choice, would they choose for a teacher to calculate their grade by using the mean, median, or mode? … Continue reading →

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iPadpalooza ’13 Run-Down

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

As tech-enthusiasts have moved on to #ISTE13 in San Antonio, I’m taking a moment to reflect on #iplza13… that’s right, iPadpalooza 2013!  I can’t describe the pride I felt being a small part of this big “festival of learning” in … Continue reading →

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iPadpalooza iYear in Review “Nuggets”

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

Thanks for stopping by!  On Tuesday, June 18, I presented my iYear in Review at iPadpalooza and included links and other “nuggets” throughout my talk.  Here is your one-stop-shop to access these resources.  Enjoy! Resources: Dr. Puentedura’s SAMR Model:  http://www.hippasus.com/rrpweblog/archives/2011/10/28/SAMR_TPCK_In_Action.pdf … Continue reading →

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Animoto Photo Celebration of Year 1 with 1:1 iPads

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

I made this Animoto movie for my students to showcase the new things we tried this year.  Many of the blurbs that fly by at lightning speed are featured in more detail on this blog.  Feel free to explore the … Continue reading →

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