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A practitioner's perspective on math, education & change.
With change comes discomfort
When it comes to improving something, such as your health, a policy, or a math program, assessment is always an integral part of the process. As you assess, know that it's common with any substantive transformation to feel a bit of discomfort along the way.
How do I teach math online?
Teaching math online opens the door to teaching math as a concept rather than a set of skills. Use breakout groups included in web conferencing software to promote student interaction and critical thinking. One idea for a good discussion prompt is described with more to follow in the next blog post.
What does it take to teach online effectively?
COVID-19 has consumed everything in our world, in particular, it has completely upended schools, colleges, and universities. Teachers everywhere are scrambling to get their students online and recover what's left of the school year. Every organization, mine included, is trying to help.
Let’s Solve a Math Problem: My Students Aren’t Interested in What I’m Teaching
Today’s math problem has been experienced by everyone who has ever taught a math lesson: students simply are not interested in learning the lesson you need to teach and one that they need to know. I’ve developed a simple technique I’d like to share with you. A specific, tangible way you can use to get your class interested.