Comments for Maths Teaching in a 2.0 World http://simonborgert.edublogs.org refllections of a Maths HT (with this view from his classroom!) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:32:34 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 Comment on 8 Steps to Success by Kellie Richardson http://simonborgert.edublogs.org/2009/11/02/8-steps-to-success/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Kellie Richardson Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:32:34 +0000 http://simonborgert.edublogs.org/?p=37#comment-18 Wow that video was cool. The 8 steps i would have never really thought of it. I loved when he was talking about crap lol:) what a great video. Thanks for sharing. Wow that video was cool. The 8 steps i would have never really thought of it. I loved when he was talking about crap lol:) what a great video. Thanks for sharing.

]]> Comment on Ever wondered what Job you should really be doing? by Ideal Job « MrB’s Blog http://simonborgert.edublogs.org/2009/09/07/ever-wondered-what-job-you-should-really-be-doing/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Ideal Job « MrB’s Blog Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:59:32 +0000 http://simonborgert.edublogs.org/?p=35#comment-17 [...] September 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment Bit of fun – excel spreadsheet [...] [...] September 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment Bit of fun – excel spreadsheet [...]

]]> Comment on Part 3a – Waiting game produces more fear/anger by Jenny Luca http://simonborgert.edublogs.org/2009/09/01/part-3a-waiting-game-produces-more-fearanger/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Jenny Luca Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:43:39 +0000 http://simonborgert.edublogs.org/?p=32#comment-16 This may well be a bit overwhelming for newbies, but you could point your teachers in the direction of Darren Kuropatwa's blog http://adifference.blogspot.com/ Darren is a Canadian teacher using technology really effectively with his maths classes, and he's a nice guy! This may well be a bit overwhelming for newbies, but you could point your teachers in the direction of Darren Kuropatwa’s blog http://adifference.blogspot.com/

Darren is a Canadian teacher using technology really effectively with his maths classes, and he’s a nice guy!

]]> Comment on Part 3a – Waiting game produces more fear/anger by Paula Madigan http://simonborgert.edublogs.org/2009/09/01/part-3a-waiting-game-produces-more-fearanger/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Paula Madigan Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:22:44 +0000 http://simonborgert.edublogs.org/?p=32#comment-15 If you get them to the Curriculum Support TPL you might get them to start shifting - the English one today was great at showing the possible usages of the software/technology. Lots of oohs etc when they clicked on its potential and that was from novices. They still felt overloaded with info and could see that there was work to be done but at least it seemed to give some purpose to the rollout for them. How you get them there (and with a mind that will absorb) is trickier... If you get them to the Curriculum Support TPL you might get them to start shifting – the English one today was great at showing the possible usages of the software/technology. Lots of oohs etc when they clicked on its potential and that was from novices. They still felt overloaded with info and could see that there was work to be done but at least it seemed to give some purpose to the rollout for them.

How you get them there (and with a mind that will absorb) is trickier…

]]> Comment on Part 3a – Waiting game produces more fear/anger by alivicwil http://simonborgert.edublogs.org/2009/09/01/part-3a-waiting-game-produces-more-fearanger/comment-page-1/#comment-14 alivicwil Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:31:35 +0000 http://simonborgert.edublogs.org/?p=32#comment-14 I dunno that it's very "left of centre" but some kind of stats lesson where data is entered into an Excel then sums performed, graphs created etc is kinda straight forward, yet engaging for a group of kids... Your teacher might see the merit in that? I dunno that it’s very “left of centre” but some kind of stats lesson where data is entered into an Excel then sums performed, graphs created etc is kinda straight forward, yet engaging for a group of kids… Your teacher might see the merit in that?

]]> Comment on CHHS Maths Dept towards DER – Part 3 Waiting by Elaine Talbert http://simonborgert.edublogs.org/2009/08/22/chhs-maths-dept-towards-der-part-3-waiting/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Elaine Talbert Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:01:55 +0000 http://simonborgert.edublogs.org/?p=27#comment-13 It is great to hear about school experiences, warts and all! I too, think it is all very exciting and look forward to future instalments detailing your team's learning. I agree with Stu Hasic, it is indeed an awesome accomplishment for the DERNSW for public school teachers and students. The opportunities for real, lasting changes to teaching practice are as good as the imagination and willingness of teachers and leaders to "'ave a go". Thanks Elaine It is great to hear about school experiences, warts and all!
I too, think it is all very exciting and look forward to future instalments detailing your team’s learning.
I agree with Stu Hasic, it is indeed an awesome accomplishment for the DERNSW for public school teachers and students.
The opportunities for real, lasting changes to teaching practice are as good as the imagination and willingness of teachers and leaders to “‘ave a go”.
Thanks Elaine

]]> Comment on Twitter in 4 easy steps – creating a PLN by Stu http://simonborgert.edublogs.org/2009/08/05/twitter-in-4-easy-steps-creating-a-pln/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Stu Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:17:08 +0000 http://simonborgert.edublogs.org/?p=21#comment-12 A great starting point Simon. Twitter has become a major hub of my PLN. Follow me @stuhasic if you wish to... A great starting point Simon. Twitter has become a major hub of my PLN. Follow me @stuhasic if you wish to…

]]> Comment on CHHS Maths Department towards L4L – Part 2 – Some Key Issues by Duane Galle http://simonborgert.edublogs.org/2009/05/31/chhs-maths-department-towards-l4l-part-2-some-key-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Duane Galle Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:59:51 +0000 http://simonborgert.edublogs.org/?p=7#comment-11 I completely agree that the rollout of the DER laptops and associated technology has been a somewhat hit-and-miss affair. Having said that, considering the numbers and logisitics involved, hats off to the DET for accomplishing it at all. Keep in mind as well, the laptops ahve built in bluetooth, so you can create an adhoc bluetooth "network" allowing students within the one class to share information, without needing to connect to wireless LAN. I think this year will be very much an exploration and investigation of the DER laptop's and their integration into the classroom. I expect that as of next year teachers and students will have a much better idea of how they are to be used in each class, and their limitations. I inted to use this year to (hopefull) inspire my less technologically minded collegues and to try and convince them that technology is not evil :D I completely agree that the rollout of the DER laptops and associated technology has been a somewhat hit-and-miss affair. Having said that, considering the numbers and logisitics involved, hats off to the DET for accomplishing it at all.
Keep in mind as well, the laptops ahve built in bluetooth, so you can create an adhoc bluetooth “network” allowing students within the one class to share information, without needing to connect to wireless LAN.
I think this year will be very much an exploration and investigation of the DER laptop’s and their integration into the classroom. I expect that as of next year teachers and students will have a much better idea of how they are to be used in each class, and their limitations. I inted to use this year to (hopefull) inspire my less technologically minded collegues and to try and convince them that technology is not evil :D

]]> Comment on Wolfram|Alpha -the end of traditional Maths Homework? by simonborgert http://simonborgert.edublogs.org/2009/06/21/wolframalpha-the-end-of-traditional-maths-homework/comment-page-1/#comment-10 simonborgert Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:42:21 +0000 http://simonborgert.edublogs.org/?p=11#comment-10 So for Yr 9 onwards this will probably be their choice. However the benefit of W|A is that it is accessible anywhere there is a web access - there is even an iphone version! The other advantage is that Yr 10 -12 students who will not have 1-1 laptop access will still be able to use W|A now! So for Yr 9 onwards this will probably be their choice. However the benefit of W|A is that it is accessible anywhere there is a web access – there is even an iphone version! The other advantage is that Yr 10 -12 students who will not have 1-1 laptop access will still be able to use W|A now!

]]> Comment on Wolfram|Alpha -the end of traditional Maths Homework? by Deb http://simonborgert.edublogs.org/2009/06/21/wolframalpha-the-end-of-traditional-maths-homework/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Deb Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:37:19 +0000 http://simonborgert.edublogs.org/?p=11#comment-9 Microsoft math 3.0 does all this too n will be on the laptops. It will prob b th calc th students choose to use most often. Shows all working out steps for differentiation, integration n much much more. No connectivity required. Microsoft math 3.0 does all this too n will be on the laptops. It will prob b th calc th students choose to use most often. Shows all working out steps for differentiation, integration n much much more. No connectivity required.

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