Mar
29
Then and Now: Digital Use in Math Class
Posted by: flick | March 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment
The vision of digital possibilities in mathematics creates further turbidity in the mathematics waters at this time. During this era of disagreement between teachers, between parents, between teachers and parents, and with the publication of and ensuing conversations from such articles as Maclean’s “Why is it your job to teach your kid math?” (Reynolds, 2012), […]
Mar
22
Virtual Viewings, Visits, and Vacations
Posted by: flick | March 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment
I teach in a rural school district. I also teach teacher candidates who are specializing in rural education. For our students there are limited opportunities to visit museums, aquariums, theatres, and cultural events. We live in an area of British Columbia in which elk, osprey, and sturgeon are common wildlife but polar bear, emu, and […]
Mar
13
Virtual Manipulatives-Tools of the Trade?
Posted by: flick | March 13, 2012 | Leave a Comment
This past week’s assignment enabled me to collaborate with a colleague whose path I had crossed multiple times during our MET journeys. Both of us are near to the end of this learning adventure. The opportunity was greatly appreciated. Just as it is for the learners in our classroom, the opportunity to work collaboratively resulted […]