Integrating Technology Resources Into High School Mathematics CLassrooms Module 2
Return to: ETAP 623 Spring 2018 Section 6476 | BYOD In The Mathematics Classroom
Technology Tools In The Mathematics Classroom
"Math has always been known as one of the less-glamorous subjects. Sure, some people love the rhythm and reason of mathematical concepts, but average Kindergartners won’t tell you that they want to be an engineer, or a mathematician, or even a computer scientist when they grow up. But if every Kindergartner grew up to be a fireman, or movie star, or race car driver, or pilot, our society would certainly suffer" (M. Lynch). Technology has revolutionized students' level of interest and engagement in learning. Tools such as Quizlet Live, Desmos, and Quizizz help students as they tackle new topics and concepts.
Module Outcome
In this module learners will explore a variety of technology platforms that can be implemented in high school mathematics and create an activity that can be used in their classroom.
Desmos
Throw away your old calculators, Desmos provides a graphing calculator at no cost. Desmos is a mathematics technology tool that gives you access to over 100 activities at various levels. This is an activity website that allows teachers to monitor student progress and create discourse in the mathematics classroom. Desmos activities give students of all levels an entry point, but at the same time, challenges students of all levels.
Start Your Own Desmos Classroom Activity
Quizlet
"Save time by finding study sets that have already been created by other teachers and learners on Quizlet. With over 180 million sets on thousands of topics, you're sure to find something to complement what you're teaching in class. You can even adapt these sets to save as your own. To find existing sets on your subject or topic, click "Search" at the top of any Quizlet page and enter keywords (the more specific the better).You can also easily create study sets with your own material. Enter or import terms and definitions, add images, choose languages, and edit your sets at any time. To get started, select "Create" in the same indigo header. Once you've created or found a set you'd like your students to review, play Quizlet Live — a fun, collaborative game that gets every student engaged" (Quizlet).
Watch this video to learn how to adapt Quizlet for your own classroom.
Quizizz
"Quizizz allows you to conduct student-paced formative assessments in a fun and engaging way for students of all ages. Quizizz uses bright colors and fun music to create an energized, game-like atmosphere. Teachers can create their own quizzes or use and remix public quizzes. Students using Quizizz can see both questions and answers on their devices. Using Quizizz, teachers can customize the feedback students see after each question on the quiz. Feedback comes in the form of memes (either premade or custom), which display based on right or wrong answers. Teachers also can control the use of leaderboards, question timers, and music. It's a close call, but Quizizz's unique use of memes breaks the tie."
Assessment
- Complete a trial of one of the activities listed below:
Complete A Trial Of Desmos In High School Algebra
Complete A Trial Of A Quizlet Study Set
Complete A Trial of Quizizz: Enter Game Code 553878
- Using one of the technology platforms listed, create an activity that can be used in your own classroom and submit the link in the Google Document. You will then sign up to review an activity that was created by your colleague and provide them with helpful feedback.
References and Resources
1. (2017, July 18). 9 of the Best Math Apps and Games for High School Students. Retrieved from http://www.thetechedvocate.org/9-best-math-apps-games-high-school-students/
2. Teacher Quick-start Guide. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://quizlet.com/help/2444126/how-teachers-can-use-quizlet
3. Starting a Desmos Class Activity. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://support.desmos.com/hc/en-us/articles/203474605-Starting-a-Desmos-Class-Activity
4. How do I create my own Quizizz? (n.d.). Retrieved from https://quizizz.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/203769241-How-do-I-create-my-own-Quizizz-
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