Upcoming Webinars

Past Webinars

SK Day Information Session

When:  Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. (CST)

Location:  Zoom

Presenter:  UW-Superior's SK Planning Team

Abstract

During this information session, we will provide information of what to expect when attending SK Day 2023.  We strongly recommend any teacher bringing students to SK Day 2023 attends this information session.  However, this information session is also open to anyone one that would like to learn more about the event.   

Registration for this event is closed.

Identifying as Do-ers of Mathematics

Presenter:  Carmen Latterall, Professor, University of Minnesota - Duluth

When:  Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Location:  Zoom

Abstract

Mathematics has long been viewed as only available for the chosen few; something done by “others;” usually male, nerdy, and white. Unless students identify as do-ers of mathematics, it is unlikely they will engage in the subject. This webinar delves into how students perceive mathematics and mathematicians by examining how students view mathematicians, students define mathematics, and what themes emerge from students’ mathematical autobiographies and their metaphors. We will also describe a semantic differential, to ascertain the meanings of math that people hold and show the different patterns of responses among various groups of people. Understanding these stereotypes and popular cultural portrayals, especially as it affects women in math, allows classroom teachers to directly influence their students to see themselves as do-ers of math. 

Registration for this event is closed.

How to Be a Positive and Engaging Math Teacher

When:  Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location:  Zoom

Presenter:  Elizabeth Sable, Math & Science Teacher at St. Therese Catholic School in Deephaven, Minnesota

Webinar Abstract

Come one and come all! This session is designed to help any teacher responsible for being a math educator, elementary through high school, pre-service, new, or experienced teachers. This session will share practical ways to help you increase engagement and foster a positive classroom mentality about math. Additionally, this session will provide ways to create a fun learning environment for math with some out-of-the-box thinking as well as how to pull useful data from standardized testing.

Registration for this event is closed.

Developing Mathematical Reasoning

When:  Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CST)

Location:  Zoom

Presenter:  Stephanie Kiero, Grade 6 Math Teacher for Duluth Public Schools

Education:  Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from College of St. Scholastica and Masters of Education from College of St. Scholastica

Abstract

This webinar will look at the foundations of math learning, focusing on mathematical reasoning and fluency. We will examine how the elementary learner's mathematical reasoning progresses from counting strategies to proportional reasoning. We will answer the questions, "What is fluency?" and "How can I help my students develop their mathematical reasoning and improve their fluency?"  We will also learn several best practice routines to go along with each level of mathematical reasoning. 

Registration for this event is closed.