For my Online AP Calculus course, I send a newsletter home at the end of the first month to explain the various tech tools we use and why we use them. To me, it’s important that parents understand the class format and expectations, and the exciting opportunities for communication and reflection that students will have … Continue reading →

Pencils down, time’s up. Flashcards out — and ready, set, go! Capture all multiples of 5 before the timer is up, or game over. In elementary school, this is how I felt about math. I was always being timed. And I could never finish in time. Tests made me panic, I had to count on … Continue reading →

I wanted to share a massive review video that I created with some of my final tips & tricks for AP Calculus test takers! This video is *not* meant for one sitting. It is two hours long and I go over many types of Free Responses question (giving pointers for how to write for the AP … Continue reading →

I wanted to do another quick post on how I am running my Online AP Calculus class this year. As I’ve mentioned before, I am loving my Wacom products (especially my new Bamboo Slate this year). And, my students are absolutely in love with Slack! Having a class Slack channel is, hands down, what they’ve … Continue reading →

My students and I have officially made it through the first trimester of Online AP Calculus AB! This has been my first experience designing and teaching a fully online course. Honestly, I could not have anticipated it going as well as it has so far. Teaching an online course is time intensive and I’m still … Continue reading →

I am teaching a purely online section of AP Calculus AB this year. One of the key things I am most grateful that I set up is a requirement that students record synchronous, small group discussions with their classmates. Here are the expectations that I’ve shared with students: Small Group Google Hangout: Each week, you … Continue reading →

Those of you who’ve followed me for a while know how much I loved Zaption. The analytics Zaption provided were transformative in my teaching, not just as a flipped classroom teacher, but on a larger scale, Zaption helped me individualize and get to know my students needs on a personal level. When Zaption shut down, I was devasted. … Continue reading →

I am teaching a purely online section of AP Calculus AB this school year! I am excited (and nervous) but mainly pumped for the challenge, learning, and growth that teaching in a purely online environment will bring. In this post, I want to highlight some of the tools that I am relying on to run this course. … Continue reading →

As my flipped classroom has evolved, embedding quizzes into my video lessons has been a major component of how I run my class. Zaption was a game changer for me. It has been, hands down, my favorite edtech tool in the past year. Why? Zaption has allowed me to form deep, meaningful connections with my … Continue reading →