Mobile Devices in the Mathematics Classroom
- 1. Mobile Devices in the Mathematics Classroom Kimberly Caise, NBCT, M. Ed. CAMT 2016
- 2. Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) • Be certain that your campus/ district’s AUP allows for the use of mobile devices including cell phones • If not, let these ideas and lessons open the doors and serve as models lessons for your principal, district officials, IT personnel, etc. • Be BRAVE and an advocate for your students when necessary and possible! http://kimcaise.com
- 5. Why Bother? • These tools can jazz up lessons and really motivate students. • Instead of doing something with paper/pencil, do the same thing with a mobile device and web tool or app. • Students tune out and we need them to tune in - cell phones can help engage then with the content in a new, meaningful way.
- 6. Mentimeter • Multiple choice options only • Class polling option • Immediate responses • No limit of responses • Generates a QR code for each poll • Free!
- 7. Do you use polling in your classroom with students? 1. http://www.govote.at 2. Enter code 999993 3. Select your answer. * What is polling? * Yes, sure do! * No, not yet ! https://www.mentimeter.com/p/48 e2189afd38
- 8. Cel.ly • Group texting - secure and private • You can poll your groups with no limit • Free and students can take notes to send to a group • Join groups based on topics, hashtags, keywords, etc. • CAMT 2016 to 23559
- 9. Cel.ly
- 12. Animoto • Create musical slideshows using uploaded photos from a computer or cell phone. • Videos can be viewed on a cell phone. • Teachers’account can create unlimited videos, no time limit and download the videos for offline use for free • Add your own images demonstrating how to solve for ‘X’. http://kimcaise.com
- 30. QR Codes • Scan or generate codes associated with any URL • Showcase student work, announce campus events, or share classroom/school newsletters • I-nigma for qr code - http://www.i-nigma.com http://kimcaise.com
- 32. “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” - William Arthur Ward http://kimcaise.com
- 33. • Email: kcaise@gmail.com • Blog: http://www.kimcaise.com • Resource LiveBinder: https://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=3 64126 Contact Information