Category: Content Area Focus

  • Examview and CPS

    Mrs. Petersen got into the swing of CPS today using the CDs that accompany the math textbook. Examview is a test question generating program which also links directly to CPS. With a few clicks, you have access to hundreds of questions that correlate to the textbook. In the case of math, one neat additional feature […]

  • Ethnomathematics

    I was introduced to a cool new conept in an online professional development chat – Ethnomathematics. Simply put, it is the study of math through world cultures. The chat I was in revolved around art and its relation to math. The Ethnomath Digital Library contains links to many sites with world connections to math. Click […]

  • Start Small

    Integrating technology into the classroom does not mean that you have to totally redo what or how you teach. There is no need to use the “latest and greatest” tech tool just because it is there. Rather, the best way to integrate is by starting small – find one little piece that will fit nicely […]

  • What Matters?

    When it comes to using computer technology in school, it is easy to get sidetracked by the latest “cool” thing. There are 2 key questions to ask before using computer technology in the classroom. 1. Does the technology allow for new and unique learning experiences that are not possible without it? 2. Does the technology […]