Tag Archives: Open Middle

In The Moment

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Cathy Yenca

The SAMR Model is a fundamental framework often used to help educators consider how and why to integrate technology. Teachers are encouraged to aim “above the line” to provide students with potentially transformative experiences, rather than simply enhancing tasks with technology. … Continue reading →

Posted in Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra | Tagged #MTBoS, assessment, communication, Desmos, nearpod, Open Middle | Leave a comment

Celebrating the 2014-15 School Year With Animoto

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Cathy Yenca

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 | Leave a comment

Functions – Nearpod Learning Check

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

Looking ahead to our next unit, I was sifting through some ideas about introducing relations and functions to both my algebra students (8th graders) AND my pre-AP Math 8 students (7th graders experiencing new 8th grade TEKS and therefore, experiencing more … Continue reading →