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Peer Instruction-like resources for math (Module 2, ISTE-TS 2 experiences and assessments)

Orlala Wentink April 23, 2017 April 23, 20172 - experiences and assessments, classroom voting systems, clicker questions, ConceptTests, CVS, EDTC 6103, formative assessment, GoodQuestions, ISTE Teaching Standards, Math education, Math QUEST, Peer Instruction

One of my most memorable college experiences as a student involved the use of clicker questions, but used in a little bit of a non-traditional way. The class was “baby quantum” as we called it. It was a prerequisite for the intro quantum mechanics sequence. Typically, in my experience as a student, a multiple-choice question … Continue reading “Peer Instruction-like resources for math (Module 2, ISTE-TS 2 experiences and assessments)”

Backwards design: Antiderivatives (Individual project)

Orlala Wentink March 19, 2017 March 19, 20172 - Digital citizen, Antiderivatives, Backwards Design, Calculus II, Class culture, EDTC 6102, ISTE Student Standards, Lesson plan, Math education, Six facets of understanding, Understanding by Design

For our individual projects this quarter, we each re/designed a lesson plan using Backwards Design (BD) (Wiggins & McTighe, 2005). I have yet to teach a college math class, so unsurprisingly, I have never designed a lesson plan for a college math class before. Though I do frequently daydream about it… And for some reason I … Continue reading “Backwards design: Antiderivatives (Individual project)”

Doing math online (Module 5, Creative communicator, Global collaborator)

Orlala Wentink March 12, 2017 March 12, 20176 - Creative communicator, 7 - Global collaborator, EDTC 6102, homework, iDroo, Math education, studying, stylus, tablet, technology, tutoring, Ziteboard

Module 5 is about investigating ISTE Student Standard’s 6 and/or 7: ISTE Student Standard 6: Creative Communicator – “students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals.” ISTE Student Standard 7: Global Collaborator – “students use digital tools to broaden … Continue reading “Doing math online (Module 5, Creative communicator, Global collaborator)”

Bunco and MATLAB (Module 4, Computational thinker)

Orlala Wentink February 28, 2017 February 28, 20175 - Computational thinker, Bunco, EDTC 6102, ISTE Student Standards, Math education, MATLAB, Octave, technology, YouTube tutorials

“One,” they say in approximate unison. “One.” “One. Two. Three. …Eight! Nine!” “One. Two. BUNCO!!!” they scream, with a curious comradery considering they’re playing against each other. “Nooo!” the other tables tease. “What was your score? Sweet, I’m the loser!” Once a month, my extended family gets together to play a game called Bunco. See … Continue reading “Bunco and MATLAB (Module 4, Computational thinker)”

Forums, curation, and mathematics (Module 2, Knowledge constructor)

Orlala Wentink January 29, 2017 January 29, 20173: Knowledge constructor, College, Curation, EDTC 6102, Facebook, ISTE Student Standards, Math education

Module 2 is about investigating ISTE Student Standard 3: Knowledge Constructor – “students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.” Looking at the indicators generated a lot of questions for me about how I can foster these things in a college math class. … Continue reading “Forums, curation, and mathematics (Module 2, Knowledge constructor)”

Sanity checking in mathematics (EDTC 6102 Module 1, Empowered learner)

Orlala’s Digital Ed WordPress January 15, 2017 January 15, 20171: Empowered learner, EDTC 6102, ISTE Student Standards, Math education, Sanity checking

For this module we are investigating ISTE Student Standard 1: Empowered Learner – “students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences.” In response to Empowered Learner Indicator 1c, “students use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice … Continue reading “Sanity checking in mathematics (EDTC 6102 Module 1, Empowered learner)”

Meaningful connections between digital citizenship and math education (EDTC 6101, Digital readiness project)

Orlala’s Digital Ed WordPress December 19, 2016 December 19, 20165: Digital citizenship, Digital Citizenship, Digital law, EDTC 6101, Gender, ISTE Coaching Standards, Math education, Ribble's 9 elements of digital citizenship, technology

It stretches my thinking to imagine how Ribble’s (2013) nine elements of digital citizenship can be meaningfully incorporated into math education. Digital citizenship is a concept that relates respecting, educating, and protecting yourself and others while in an online world through nine elements: digital etiquette, digital access, digital law, digital communication, digital literacy, digital commerce, … Continue reading “Meaningful connections between digital citizenship and math education (EDTC 6101, Digital readiness project)”

Digital education leadership mission statement (EDTC 6101)

Orlala’s Digital Ed WordPress December 6, 2016 December 6, 20165: Digital citizenship, EDTC 6101, ISTE Coaching Standards, Math education

Mission My mission, as a digital education leader and future college mathematics instructor, is to be a resource of knowledge about technological tools and ethical considerations regarding technology for my colleagues and students. To do this, I need to be fluent in both the common and research-based technologies used in mathematics education, and in the … Continue reading “Digital education leadership mission statement (EDTC 6101)”

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