Assignment #6: Study Tools 2.0

This was my first attempt with Quizlet. I think that it would be a nice resource when I want a practice for students before a test or a quiz. It would be great for those who are doing extensions to practice and evaluate how they are doing. I liked that there were so many sets already set up that others created that I can browse and borrow! Here is a quick set I created on number properties so that kids can practice which property is which. This is a great activity to go with a flipped lesson before they take a checkpoint. The first attempt I switched them around, so make sure you put the terms in the first column. :) I also liked that you could import pictures or copy and paste number sentences from other sites easily.

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The 2nd tool I used was Spicynodes. I created a mind map overview of 6th grade's unit 2, an intro into algebra. It gives vocab, examples, etc on the chapter's main points. It help me as the teacher see what needs to be covered, and gives them a preview of and study tool for the chapter. I liked that I could embed in images I found on google to use as examples. This looks nicer and saves me a ton of time creating examples. I think I would like to do this on each chapter if the kids find it useful.

Assignment #5: Youtube Channel

Since I will be trying out flipped instruction next year, I created a YouTube channel at a training at the end of the school year. I have been creating folders for each chapter and our Robotics class. It is a great way to organize everything and makes it so easy to upload videos to blogs, websites, etc. Here is a video that I have saved on my channel that is a great, and cheesy song, from Square One (one of my favorite math shows from the 90's:) about tessellations. If you want a blast from the past, then watch and enjoy!

Assignment #1: Blog Bling

I never wrote a reflection on the creation of my blog, so here goes! I was pleased and surprised at how easy it was to add gadgets and reformat. The video I have attached is one that we may show our STEAM class to get them excited about our robotics class. This is a demo video on Honda's humanoid robot, ASIMO. It is truly amazing what this robot can do!