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Experiencing Transformations Dynamically With Nearpod and Desmos
My Math 8 students started exploring patterns for various transformations in the coordinate plane this week. Such a visual and potentially dynamic topic calls for visual and dynamic lesson presentation (ahem… not a static worksheet). The winning combination this week … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #MTBoS, assessment, Cathy Yenca, Desmos, error analysis, iPad, Keynote, mathycathy, nearpod, QuickTime, technology
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Free Your Mind… and the Tech May Follow
I’m still in that mushy state between being on break and being back to school. An opportunity that helped firm up a few brain cells for me this week was a day with Team Desmos a la Dan Meyer and … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #MTBoS, Algebra, assessment, Dan Meyer, Desmos, error analysis, mathycathy, nearpod, Pre-Algebra, Socrative, Twitter
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How do you make student thinking visible?
Want to know what your students are thinking? How do you get that thinking out of their heads in a format that you, as their teacher, can view, analyze, and use for instructional decision-making? Do you keep this “visible thinking” … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #MTBoS, Algebra, assessment, Desmos, formative, nearpod, Socrative
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Desmos Activity Builder – Not to be Missed!
Has it ever been so simple to create and share interactive math lessons that rock? The Desmos Activity Builder is inspiring math educators all over to take lesson ideas to new levels. Head on over to Twitter and search for … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #MTBoS, Algebra, anchoring activity, assessment, Desmos, nearpod, Twitter
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#WODB Nearpod Warm-Up #VariablesBothSides
If you haven’t used Which One Doesn’t Belong? with students, you might be missing out on some pretty awesome dialogue. The idea that there isn’t just one cut-and-dry answer makes justifying one’s choice a safe challenge. Students have been solving … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #MTBoS, #WODB, assessment, communication, error analysis, nearpod, Pre-Algebra
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Gettin’ Into The Groove Hodge-Podge… Featuring Classkick
I can hear the announcer at our high school’s football game as I type on my iMac here at home. So nice to be getting settled in to a “new” house that is closer in to the city, our schools, … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged app, assessment, Cathy Yenca, ClassKick, Dan Meyer, homework, iPad, mathycathy, nearpod, problem solving, techchef4u, Twitter, Zeal
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Tech Access Day 1 Needs to Be a Priority
Week one of a new school year – check! If you’re back-to-school with students, I hope your year is off to a fantastic start. This will be year four of 1:1 iPads for my students and me, and I still … Continue reading
#iplza15 and #ISTE2015 Brain Dump
I had the opportunity to attend and present sessions at both iPadpalooza 2015 in Austin as well as ISTE 2015 in Philadelphia the past two weeks. What a thrill to be able to meet and connect with so many passionate … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged #MTBoS, CueThink, iPadpalooza, ISTE, Kahoot!, mathspace, nearpod, Tackk, thinglink
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Celebrating the 2014-15 School Year With Animoto
I shared this video with students and parents, with shout-outs on Twitter to many featured digital tools and resources that have become a regular part of my practice. Thanks to every one of these tools, and the folks that keep … Continue reading
Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra
Tagged Algebra, Animoto, Book Creator, Desmos, Explain Everything, Kahoot!, nearpod, Open Middle, thatquiz.org, thinglink
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Desmos, Nearpod, ThingLink, and the Kitchen Sink
Often, after folks use versatile digital tools in isolation, the natural progression is to smash them together to create new, unique learning experiences for kids. This post features several multi-apping resources and ideas that you’re sure to extend and improve… and when … Continue reading
