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Digital Technologies in the Mathematics & Science classrooms are a natural fit, however many teachers aren’t sure how to integrate technology in meaningful or transformative ways. Learning math and science without the integration of technology today would be like trying to do carpentry without power tools.
We’ll take a deeper look at how web-technologies, devices, collaborative tools, animations and simulations can all enhance students' understanding and engagement with science, mathematics and technology.
We’ll introduce you to some Power Tools that bridge the gap between school maths/science and the students’ world. The first part of this workshop will introduce and equip you with the skills to get started and second part will extend your knowledge further introducing more advanced technologies.
*It is important for attendees to be aware of the Education Directorate's Cloud Computing Policy and 3rd Party App Permissions (refer to https://www.education.act.gov.au/publications_and_policies/policies). This workshop introduces a number of 3rd Party Apps which integrate with G Suite.
If you are unsure what this means to you, please chat to leadership at your school in consultation with the documentation linked under 'Extras' on this site. If you have any questions please speak with someone from Digital Strategy, Services and Transformation (DSST).
CHALLENGE #1: Web & Chrome Tools for Maths & Science
CHALLENGE #1: Web & Chrome Tools for Maths & Science
- Add your favourite tools to slides 5 & 6 of our presentation.
- Start a new Google Doc with a complete list of ones that are relevant to your year levels/context
- OR Create a Symbaloo of your favourite links and resources to share with your students or other teachers.
CHALLENGE #2: Create a study set for learning
CHALLENGE #2: Create a study set for learning
- Visit https://quizlet.com/create-set
- Sign up for Quizlet using your G Suite account (Log in with Google)
- Create a study set for your students
- Share your study set
CHALLENGE #3: Install 5 extensions
CHALLENGE #3: Install 5 extensions
10 Chrome Extensions for the Maths & Science Classroom
1. EquatIO
3. Desmos
4. RoboCompass
5. Calculator
6. TinkerCad
9. LucidChart
10. Screencastify | Nimbus
CHALLENGE #4: Google Forms Fun
CHALLENGE #4: Google Forms Fun
- Go to forms.google.com
- Add a sample MCQ
- Enable the self-marking feature in Google Forms
- Add grades (mark allocation)
- Indicate the correct answer
- Add answer feedback
- Share your Form via Classroom*
CHALLENGE #5: Create a collection of student reflection videos
CHALLENGE #5: Create a collection of student reflection videos
- Go to https://flipgrid.com/
- Sign up for Flipgrid using your G Suite account (Log in with Google)
- Create your first Grid
- Create your first Topic with an assessment reflection activity
- Share your Flipgrid to Classroom*
HELP GUIDES
QUIZLET: https://quizlet.com/en-gb/help
GOOGLE FORMS: https://gsuite.google.com/learning-center/products/forms/get-started/#!/
FLIPGRID: https://help.flipgrid.com/hc/en-us
Challenge 6: MyMaps
Use MyMaps to create a Maths or Science Lesson. Eg. Distances, Fault Lines, Sizes of Countries
Use the ‘Draw a Line’ button and ‘Measure Distance’ button to work out how far is your destination is from Melbourne.
What if you wanted to holiday at more than one place? Could you find the total distance of your travel route?
Challenge 7: Google Expeditions
Challenge 7: Google Expeditions
Identify an Expedition that would suit your learners for Science and Mathematics from the Directory. Work with Michelle at the back of the room to explore how Expeditions work, and book in a time to borrow the kit
Challenge 8: Spheros
Challenge 8: Spheros
View the Robots in the 2018 Australian Classroom V0.5 Document and review any robots/STEM tools that are available at your school/Directorate.
Identify a Mathematics challenge or concept that could be enhanced by using coding/Spheros in your classroom. Sphero Resources.
Challenge 9: Drones
Challenge 9: Drones
Review the Drones in the Classroom materials at edtechmix.com
Learn how to fly a Tello Drone with the Drone Blocks app
Challenge 10: MergeCube
Challenge 10: MergeCube
Review the MergeCube Resources at edtechmix.com and identify an AR resource that will help your students grasp important Science or Mathematics concepts.
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