This session presented a ready to use lesson for sixth grade students on writing equations from problem situations. It was something I could see myself using in the classroom but very similar to pieces of CSCOPE curriculum I'm currently already using.
Similar lessons could be purchased from Region 4 STAAR Resources.
Power of Personal Learning Networks - Eric Sheninger
Amazing session- I could not tweet fast enough to keep up. Thank goodness Todd Nesloney was in the room and tweeing away:
A PLN brings all the best resources from all over the world TO YOU.
PLN puts you in control of your learning... and that learning benefits students.
Link from session: https://sites.google.com/site/anytimepd/
Unlocking Successful Math Apps for Teachers/Students - Kristen Kirby
Top 5 Manipulative Apps-
Algebra Concepts, Number Rods, Equivalence Tiles, Virtual Manipulatives, Hundreds Chart
Top 5 Game Apps-
BrainPop, King of Math, Slice it, Dirt Bike Pro, Pizza 3
Others shared by participants in session-
Lobster Dive, Pearl Diver, Digit Whiz
Flipped Classroom with Ninjas! - Todd Nesloney
Oh my goodness, amazing presenter, such a fun session, so energizing, lots to think about...
My notes for this session were all over the place. I didn't want to put my head down long enough to write anything down because I was scared I would miss something. I cannot imagine the energy in Todd's classroom.
Check out http://www.the3techninjas.org/ for web 2.0 tools, apps, and more!
Check out http://www.toddnesloney.com/ for flipped classroom information, tech tools, and Todd's class blog.
Some questions that were in my head that were answered in this session:
- How do I make flipped classroom work if students don't have computers or access to internet at home? Allow kids to bring flash drives to store flipped videos if they have a computer but no internet, many students have PS3 or XBOX that allow them to play DVDS so burn flipped lessons onto re-writable DVDs, iPod nano and iTunesU enable students to take videos home without needing a computer or internet connection
- What about parental support? Some parents will fight it at first, because it is uncomfortable for them. Let students train their parents- on both the math and how to use the technology!
- How do I ensure they actually watched the video? Todd's students complete WSQ - Watch, summary, question. Tell me when/where you watched the lesson, summarize the lesson (probably the most difficult for students), write one question you have about the lesson
- What about students who insist they don't have questions? If you don't have a question, write down a question that you think someone else may have had- or create a word problem
The next day in class students get in small groups to discuss WSQ. They choose their favorite summary and that person stands. Favorite summaries are shared and hopefully they sound extremely similar...driving points home to the class.
- What about students who didn't do it? They don't participate in class the next day. They get to watch the video while class is discussing and then spend the rest of class working on worksheets related to the video. No excuses. Students who chose not to do the assignment and students who had difficult circumstances that resulted in them missing the assignment have very different conversations with teacher, but both receive same consequence.
Other things worth noting-
- Include students in the planning process. Giving students a voice will change your classroom
- Leave mistakes in flipped classroom videos. Encourages kids to take risks and learn from their mistakes.
- 3 places Todd goes for project ideas: pinterest, twitter, educlipper.net
- During projects, ask students why they did it that way? Asking why does not mean students are wrong.
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