Google Sites for the Mathematics Classroom

Presenters - Melissa Routson and Jim Novak (Building 21)

 

Is your classroom student facing? In today's digital age it is vital to make sure our classrooms are accessible and new age. Google sites is a great way to organize your classroom and make lessons and materials available to students. Attend this session to see google sites in action and start creating your very own site!

 

 

R.A.W. Mathematics Connecting Benjamin Banneker with Modern Day Technology

Presenters - Emily Groshek, Lindsey Moyer, and Kaylee Fillers (Kutztown University)

 

This presentation will offer an instructional example of how inclusive curriculum can increase equity in the classroom. We start with a picture book about Benjamin Banneker that motivates a technology lesson in trigonometry. Participants will learn more about how to use Wolfram and OneNote more effectively as well as thinking deeply about including diversity in mathematics teaching and learning.

 

 

Increasing interactivity through Pear Deck and Nearpod 

Presenter - Nathan Furman (Building 21)

 

Some of the greatest interactive tools include Pear Deck and Nearpod. Nearpod is an interactice presentation and assessment tool that can be used to elicit engagement in the classroom. The app's concept is simple. A teacher can create a presentation that can contain Quiz's, Polls, Videos, Images, Drawing-boards, Web Content, and so on. Pear Deck Slides gives teachers the ability to engage and assess every student in every row, no matter what grade or subject. Using Pear Deck will help you create an interactive and community-focused classroom that builds confidence and comprehension.? There will be key takeaways for all teachers K-12 in any discipline. 

 

 

Google Tools and the K-8 Mathematics Classroom

Presenter - Josh Hoyt (BCIU)

 

In this session, participants will learn how to integrate Google Drawing, Google Docs, and Google Sheets in the elementary classroom in order to promote a culture of conceptual understanding and collaborative problem solving.

 

 

Amplify Student Voice With Desmos Activity Builder

Presenter - Bob Lochel (Hatboro-Horsham High School) 

 

In this session, participants will experience dynamic activities as a learner, and evaluate "teacher moves" designed to ensure that student ideas are heard, shared and respected. Learn how to "select and sequence" student responses, and facilitate mathematical discourse in a digital environment. You'll leave with ideas for leveraging the Desmos Classroom Conversation tools to mine gold from student responses!

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Using Kahoot for Literacy and Formative Assessment in the Mathematics Classroom

Presenter - Heather Harlen (Building 21)

 

In this interactive session, participants will learn how to use Kahoot in their classrooms to support prereading strategies, formative assessment, and more. Participants will leave with a draft of a Kahoot to use in the classroom on Monday. Please bring a device (smart phone, tablet, laptop, etc) to the session to be able to fully participate.

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Breaking Out the Classroom

Presenter - Rich Tonnies (Whitehall HS)

 

Almost everyone has heard about the trend that is sweeping the nation...Breakout Rooms. These breakout rooms have been spreading like wildfire across the United States and are used to help companies with team building or for some, just a fun way to spend their Saturday nights. Now, what if I told you that you can bring a breakout room right into your classroom to get students learning in a brand new environment? Come join the session and see how easy it is to create and engage student learning using an online breakout room.