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Twitter Hodge-Podge 2.0
I don’t think I’m the only blogger who’s fallen off of the blog bandwagon lately. It’s so cliche to talk about how “busy” teachers are, but sheesh… we are! I am! And happily so… though blogging becomes the sacrifice at … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #MTBoS, 3-Acts, Desmos, Explain Everything, nearpod, Silent Solutions, thinglink, Twitter
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My First Attempt: Nearpod & Desmos Work Flow
Last week during our district’s first-ever iLeap Academy, my 7th and 6th grade students were exploring the concept of approximating a trend line. This topic seemed ideal for both Nearpod (to share definitions and visuals with students, and to provide … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #ileap15, assessment, Desmos, mathycathy, nearpod
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iLeap Academy: A Unique Opportunity to Share
Last week, Eanes ISD hosted the first-ever iLeap Academy. This 3-day academy brought educators from various parts of Texas together for a one-of-a-kind professional development experience. I was excited to have guests come to my classroom to observe my students at … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #ileap15, Desmos, formative, nearpod, techchef4u, thinglink, Twitter
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Trading Worksheets for Desmos
Michael Fenton has come up with some very creative ways to use Desmos. The “Match My Graph” mini-challenges on his blog provide students with opportunities to create and revise their thinking with immediate visual feedback from their graphs. With Michael’s … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged Algebra, anchoring activity, Desmos, iPad, Keynote, linear, Pre-Algebra, quadratic, thinglink
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Some Top 4’s – Another “Reflecting on 2014” Post
‘Tis the season for reflection and hopefully a bit of relaxation. I’ve taken a break from math and ed-tech the past few weeks to spend QT with family (some days I took a break from just about everything… darn you, … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged ADE, Book Creator, CueThink, Desmos, Explain Everything, Geddit, iPadpalooza, ISTE, Kahoot!, NCSM, NCTM, nearpod, SXSWedu, thatquiz.org, thinglink
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Book Creator Student Math Authors: Take 2
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
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Bottling Up the Perfect Balance
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
Kahoot (With Embellishments from Desmos)
Students ask to “Kahoot” practically every day. They never tire of this incredible (free!) gaming platform. If you’ve never “Kahooted” before, you can sign up for a free account here. In a nutshell, Kahoot takes multiple choice formative assessments to … Continue reading
Desmos Function Carnival: Tech & Teacher Take-Aways
When I learned about Function Carnival from Dan Meyer’s blog last school year, I first tried it with students on a wacky-schedule day during a unit that didn’t connect well to the fabulous Desmos lab. In that first instance, students sought … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged Algebra, Dan Meyer, Desmos, error analysis, iPad, Pre-Algebra
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Socrative and Slope-Intercept Form
With new TEKS in tow, my 7th graders taking 8th grade math have been studying proportional and non-proportional linear relationships (wow, right?). The progression has been a refreshing, concept-based study of LOTS of scenarios featuring “constant rates of change” represented in … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged Algebra, assessment, communication, Desmos, error analysis, formative, homework, iPad, Pre-Algebra, Socrative
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