@areardon Apparently they have all used it before. They tell me that the science teachers at our school use it regularly. I appreciated being able to watch their progress and see their answers, so I would use EdPuzzle again. #pennlit15#flippedlearning
#pennlit15#flippedlearning I tried flipped learning this week in class using EdPuzzle to monitor the students' progress and level of understanding. I don't know if I would consistently assign videos for homework because I'm not sure all students would have internet access.
@areardon They have Chromebooks. It seems like some of them at least have Screencastify loaded already, so I am going to give that a try unless you have another recommendation.
@areardon Thx,I'd like to give Flipgrid a try. I think it would work well for topics like solving eqns, where they can write on a whiteboard. Do you have any recommendations for screencasting? I think it would be helpful to pair Desmos and screencasting when we graph linear eqns. @areardon
@RMyers0613 I don't know much about it, but some of the online math courses for high school kids require the students to use LaTex. So that might be something to look into.
@jmcusano I'd like to explore possibilities for how students might share their mathematical thinking with others (through Google Keep or other tools). #PennLit15
@jmcusano#PennLit15 I agree that when students see those around them (including teachers) using technology effectively, they are more likely to be receptive to using it themselves.
@jmcusano I think technology can facilitate higher level thinking (e.g., synthesis as they make multimedia projects, analysis as they use math graphing software) which can increase engagement. Tech can also take basic drill (e.g., math facts) and make it more game-like & fun. #PennLit15
@jmcusano#PennLit15 Positive body language ("SLANT", excitement, enthusiasm) and active participation and interaction (passionately contributing to class discussion or the project at hand) characterize students who are effectively engaged.
@jmcusano "Engagement" to me means that the students have an interest in the activity we would like them to engage in. "Effective" means that their interest in the activity helps them to progress toward worthwhile goals (academic or affective). #PennLit15