“In light of the rapid and continual development of digital technology, individuals are required to use a growing variety of technical, cognitive, and sociological skills in order to perform tasks and solve problems in digital environments.” —Eshet-Alkalai, 2004, p. 93
Are you looking for the right technology tool to support mathematical learning? You’ll want to learn more about Desmos Classroom Activities – a powerful (and free!) digital tool for helping students communicate mathematically.
- All teachers involved in adult numeracy instruction and at all levels of math comfort are encouraged to enroll. You do not need to currently teach a math class to participate in this course.
This professional development activity/course is designed for:
The Survey of Adult Skills (OECD, 2013) found that about two-thirds of adults in the United States perform at or below Level 1 in assessing information and problem solving in digital environments. Research also shows that blending technology with classroom instruction appeared to be an effective process for deeper learning (Russell, Lippincott & Getman, 2013).
An ever-growing selection of free activities for teachers and students are designed to support students from pre-ASE to ASE level. Integrating these activities into your existing curriculum will allow students to explore and experiment with math concepts and build math skills from informal ideas. In this workshop, Desmos will be introduced as a viable tool to deepen understanding of math concepts through exploration. Come learn more about this tool that you can use to support learning in your classroom. We also invite you to read our blog about using Desmos.
- Part 1 of this webinar is Monday, September 27 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
- Part 2 of this webinar is Monday, October 4 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
To receive a certificate of completion, participants must attend the full workshop.
Please note: About one week before the event, registrants will receive a separate email from sherry_soares@terc.edu from the SABES Math Team at TERC with instructions on how to access the Zoom sessions.
- Establish an initial comfort level with this digital tool for math instruction
- Describe ways this tool can connect to an existing lesson, or become a lesson within a unit of instruction
- Identify specific Desmos Classroom Activities to incorporate in your instruction
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:
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