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A practitioner's perspective on math, education & change.
Data Gathering with PhET
PhET simulations are ideal for gathering data that can be analyzed mathematically. The purpose of this blog is to identify and share a couple of PhET simulations that are ideal for science-math integration.
Structuring Online Discussion Forums
Written online discussion forums are a great learning strategy for engaging students, for gathering assessment evidence, and to promote learning. Grounded in social learning theory, online discussion forums have such great potential. But too often they fall flat. Structuring them well from the start can set the stage for productive student discussions online.
Screencasting for Educators
Screencasting is a video of your computer screen with your voice as the audio. Screencasts serve as a communication tool for asynchronous online courses. They are easy to make and can increase instructor presence. Here are a few tips and tricks to improve your screencasting videos.
Racism and Empathy in the Math Classroom
There are implicit biases that individuals may not be aware of having that can then lead to behaviors that harm others. With awareness of implicit bias that can affect students comes the desire to make schools a place of equality for all.
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.