I have received so many questions from educators asking how I digitally annotate my YouTube videos & handwrite during my online class sessions. In this video, I will walk you through my process for creating instructional videos & for content delivery with digital ink — whether that is in a synchronous setting (ie: Zoom, Google … Continue reading
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Online AP Calculus – Parent Newsletter #edtech @zoom_us @SlackHQ @PearDeck @Flipgrid @SocraticOrg @lucidpress
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
Create a Screencast Using Zoom @zoom_us #edtech #flipclass
I have been using Zoom for video conferencing this year (to hold synchronous sessions with my online students). Since we are already using this platform as part of the class, I thought that I’d share how Zoom can also be used to create Screencasts. This is an option for teachers trying to flip their class. This … Continue reading
Time Pressure, Mistakes, and Hand Raising
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
#APCalculus Cram Video – Tips & Tricks for the #APCalc Exam #flipclass
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
Using @Wacom’s #BambooSlate, @zoom_us, & @SlackHQ to Teach Online #edtech
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
Teaching Online AP Calculus – Trimester 1 Recap & #EdTech Tool Favs
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
Student-Led Google Hangouts, Recorded with YouTube Live, in my Online AP Calculus AB Course #edtech #flipclass
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
#FlipClass Best Practices – How to Effectively Use @EDpuzzle Analytics #edtech #edtechchat
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
My Top #EdTech Tools for Teaching Online AP Calculus @wacom @PearDeck @SlackHQ @EDpuzzle @OneNoteEDU @SocraticOrg #flipclass
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