tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467202639598238063.post8981595218841798091..comments2024-03-24T08:15:29.679-05:00Comments on misscalcul8: Math Teacher Must Havesmiss.calcul8http://www.blogger.com/profile/02014623484245570719noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467202639598238063.post-10521799174317495362011-01-04T08:32:51.716-06:002011-01-04T08:32:51.716-06:00SmartSLATE - Smart Slate - Smart Slate!
It is a Bl...SmartSLATE - Smart Slate - Smart Slate!<br />It is a Bluetooth device that allows you to walk around the room and still write on your SmartBoard.<br /><br />I love teaching from behind students! It kinda freaks them out but keeps class hopping. I love to let them use it to write on the board from their seatsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872613507355506899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467202639598238063.post-6545804687714452672010-12-30T12:42:33.462-06:002010-12-30T12:42:33.462-06:00First, just want to say thanks for all the positiv...First, just want to say thanks for all the positive people who have offered helpful suggestions instead of telling me what I don't need or can't have.<br /><br />Mr. D,<br />Thanks for the links. I have pretty much everything you listed.<br /><br />Sarah,<br />I'd like to hear how you've used or seen others use the Hands on Equation set.<br /><br />T. Banks,<br />I'm checking out the dominoes right now and it seems like a fun way to practice and review but also like something I could make on my own.miss.calcul8https://www.blogger.com/profile/02014623484245570719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467202639598238063.post-12677188719351067232010-12-30T11:13:11.261-06:002010-12-30T11:13:11.261-06:00Seems like you already have more tech toys than yo...Seems like you already have more tech toys than you know what to do with. Perhaps what you need now is to find a good textbook.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467202639598238063.post-74667624794195603382010-12-30T11:11:13.584-06:002010-12-30T11:11:13.584-06:00I have a Navigator system as well and I am scared ...I have a Navigator system as well and I am scared of it, but that is because I have the non-wireless old school set up and I have 34 desks.<br /><br />The interwrite pads are great, they allow you to write on the wall in real-time while moving free around the class.<br /><br />I just received a grant and I purchased dominoes from eNasco for geometry for different shapes (lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, etc...) My kids love them!T. Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703852256421632296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467202639598238063.post-45602770654555204622010-12-30T10:51:43.171-06:002010-12-30T10:51:43.171-06:00I would suggest a hands on equations set. Not nec...I would suggest a hands on equations set. Not necessarily for your entire class since you are teaching HS but it can be an excellent way to reach students who continue to struggle with solving equations.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15836775412858228674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467202639598238063.post-53194989231987488272010-12-30T09:39:20.519-06:002010-12-30T09:39:20.519-06:00If you're already getting some form of CRS, TI...If you're already getting some form of CRS, TI-Navigator/Nspires are a waste of time and money.<br /><br />As someone else said above, iPod Touch could replace laptops (and really the iPads as well) on your list.<br /><br />Of course, don't forget <a href="http://www.teachforever.com/2009/08/standard-teacher-supply-list.html" rel="nofollow">your standard supplies</a> or the <a href="http://www.teachforever.com/2009/08/secret-teacher-supply-list.html" rel="nofollow">less-obvious list of necessities</a>.Tom DeRosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960561773050547167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467202639598238063.post-85096089648393358472010-12-29T13:01:50.474-06:002010-12-29T13:01:50.474-06:00Mrs. G,
I haven't heard of the Interwrite pad ...Mrs. G,<br />I haven't heard of the Interwrite pad but sounds like a great idea. I am terrible at make up work for absent students. But, not sure that enough of my students have Internet access to make that a logical choice. I do have a flip cam so maybe I could attempt something like that.<br /><br />And I am a fan of Kagan as well, love his timer!miss.calcul8https://www.blogger.com/profile/02014623484245570719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467202639598238063.post-86913810169721724692010-12-29T09:41:37.675-06:002010-12-29T09:41:37.675-06:00I could not live without my interwrite pad. When ...I could not live without my interwrite pad. When I am explaining something, I can record my voice and handwriting as a video and post it on our school's website for absent students. I don't have a SMART board, though, so you might have that capability already.<br /><br />Non-technology wise, I would get everything Kagan makes for secondary math . . . I bought several books with a mini-grant last year (although that was before I started reading blogs!) and there are a lot of ideas for review and practice activities.Amy Gruenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16676373489409268657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467202639598238063.post-73848515174880199102010-12-28T13:00:24.402-06:002010-12-28T13:00:24.402-06:00teamalzen,
I do have whiteboards with graphs on th...teamalzen,<br />I do have whiteboards with graphs on them and we have money for markers and replacement bulbs. I think we are ordering the Math Tools for the smartboard but I don't know how to use it yet.<br /><br />Pete,<br />I hadn't thought about ipod touches...but I still don't see how they would be more useful than laptops. I'm thinking about using Word, Excel, GDocs, etc. It just seems easier with laptops although I agree that space-wise they would be more convenient.<br /><br />KE,<br />I've never heard of the ZomeTool and looking at the website I'm a little confused as to what it is. Care to explain?miss.calcul8https://www.blogger.com/profile/02014623484245570719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467202639598238063.post-39765839209693188742010-12-28T12:38:33.221-06:002010-12-28T12:38:33.221-06:00My personal favorite manipulative is ZomeTool. It&...My personal favorite manipulative is <a href="http://www.zometool.com/" rel="nofollow">ZomeTool</a>. It's a building toy that's especially good for talking about solid geometry, golden ratios, and trigonometry.OptimizingKEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04253945961805998135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467202639598238063.post-18455169940791604042010-12-28T09:06:15.311-06:002010-12-28T09:06:15.311-06:00As an alternative to laptops, iPod Touches: minuse...As an alternative to laptops, iPod Touches: minuses are a small screen and no keyboard, but pluses: cheaper, more durable, plethora of math apps, easier to integrate into classroom use (small size make them easy to pass out and to keep on students' desk for use during class).<br /><br />Whatever device, something that allows students to use Wolfram Alpha. <br /><br />If teaching Geometry and and you have classroom laptops, Geometer's Sketchpad for each for sure.Pete Welterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07661179885362901268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467202639598238063.post-73407402087885082802010-12-28T00:04:57.380-06:002010-12-28T00:04:57.380-06:00Do you already have white boards with graphs on th...Do you already have white boards with graphs on them? I'd also buy a TON of white board markers. Is there enough money to purchase laptops that students could check out to take home? Perhaps you could create some on-line assessments or extra practice they could work on. My text has on-line stuff students can do at home and then their results are sent to me. You said PD is iffy, can the money pay for subs for release time? Does your school have plenty of extra bulbs for your projector or do you have money to buy them? What about the Math program for SMART board? Our district only bought the basic SMART software for us. I know worksheets aren't always popular, but sometimes you just need some more extra practice. We like the Pizzaz line on my campus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com