Maggie Engelman

[Maggie Engelman @meengelman]

@NaailaTaylor @readysetsci OOOOOO I love the idea of using it for collaboration between class periods! #EDTP582chatz

[Maggie Engelman @meengelman]

@jules85705453 @readysetsci Depends on the student, but it could let kids focus on what they already know instead of being wrapped up in how to use the program. #EDTP582chatz

[Maggie Engelman @meengelman]

@jules85705453 @readysetsci It is easier for my brain to group and conceptualize when it is on a paper in front of me. I find myself stuck when I have a blank computer screen. #EDTP582chatz

[Maggie Engelman @meengelman]

@Deirdre10235944 Honestly though, in middle school, assignments getting lost is a real struggle #EDTP582chatz

[Maggie Engelman @meengelman]

@readysetsci A5: Simulations can allow students to "collect" their won data. If students are doing the math with data that they found with their simulation then it might give the data more purpose. #EDTP582chatz

[Maggie Engelman @meengelman]

@readysetsci A3: Simulations, esp. when the student is working in smaller groups, forces students to pick answers. They can't be passive. These sim. are designed with misconceptions in mind. So students can see their "wrong" answer and see why it isn't the most correct. #EDTP582chatz

[Maggie Engelman @meengelman]

@Deirdre10235944 A2: I think this is a great point. We assume our kids are really great at tech since they use it every day, but being good at instagram or tiktok is not the same as understanding google docs or simulations. #EDTP582chatz

[Maggie Engelman @meengelman]

@readysetsci A2: For me it is technology. My school has very limited access and so it would be difficult to make using simulations routine enough. I have a feeling most of the class would go to set up not the actually learning/working. #EDTP582chatz

[Maggie Engelman @meengelman]

@readysetsci I think the goal is for the teacher to serve as a facilitator. They should help students understand the logistics of the simulation and what they are actually learning. #EDTP582chatz

[Maggie Engelman @meengelman]

@readysetsci Private Practice and New Girl #EDTP582chatz