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Teaching by the Seat of your Pants
The purpose of this webinar is to introduce teachers, coaches and administrators to some easy and affordable technology that is enabling exciting learning opportunities for 21st century learners via the virtual learning environment. Platforms like Skype and Google are providing innovative ways to support teaching and learning. There will be an emphasis on Exploring by …
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Interactive Google Slides and Google Hangouts
Google Slides has recently released an audience participation feature. This allows audience members to pose questions and interact digitally. In addition to the interactive features, we will also look at how some people use Google Slides to create books (digital or for printing). Are you ready to collaborate virtually? Google Hangouts and Google Hangouts On …
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Sparking Rich Dialogue with Digital Provocations in Math
How can a simple image spark a mathematical discussion? How can a short video spark curiosity and wonder? How can we engage even our most reluctant learners into deep mathematical exploration with digital provocations? In this session we will build on the work of individuals like Dan Meyer and Kyle Pearce and explore how we …
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Make your Patterning Unit Come to Life with Coding
Are you looking to ‘jazz’ up your patterning unit and make patterns come alive for students? Learn how to meet junior and intermediate math patterning curriculum expectations through engaging students with coding! Participants will be supported with coding patterns in two online platforms, Scratch and Python. Extension activity suggestions will be provided. Audience: Junior/Intermediate Resources: …
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Supporting Mathematics Learning in the Transitions Years
Ever wonder how we might invite students to learn mathematics in a way that ensures their success across the transition years and beyond? Learning mathematics involves the capacity to think conceptually to understand and recognize mathematical ideas and to ultimately become competent problem solvers. In this session we will explore how to teach students to …