https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600 As a requirement of EDSE770 en-us 2021-11-16 23:23:24 UTC 2025-04-13 16:29:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5a5.png deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1895364965 2021-11-16 23:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1895364965 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1895365191 https://shorts.flipgrid.com/watch/22669209200231016

]]> 2021-11-16 23:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1895365191 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1895367499 Overall impressions: This platform is second to Teams. Zoom does not require you to be in a certain district, and it has almost all of the functionalities of Teams. Zoom may be designed more for businesses than schools.
Pros: Anyone can access Zoom, even without an account. After you record a session, it is available online at all times and downloadable. Zoom is very user friendly and participants are capable of sharing their screen or documents. There is also a handy whiteboard function.
Cons: Without a school account or premium account, sessions cannot last longer than 45 minutes. There are less regulations on Zoom.]]> 2021-11-16 23:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1895367499 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1895367709 Overall impression: It's clear that Blackboard Collab, like Microsoft Teams, was designed to be geared more towards students and education. It is a useful tool for math classes. It's main downfall is that it is not free unless your school district pays for it.
Pros: Blackboard Collab has many functions and is very user-friendly. Students and teachers can share their screen, documents, pdfs, etc., use the white board function, post questions in the chat, raise their hand using a click of a button, and easily record the meeting.
Cons: It is not free. We had access to all of these functions through the University of South Carolina, but Blackboard Collab is expensive and not widely used in school districts. ]]> 2021-11-16 23:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1895367709 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1895367846 Overall impression: Teams is my top choice for a virtual collaboration platform. Most districts are either Google-based or Microsoft-based, so if your school supports Microsoft, this is the way to go. It was clearly built with students in mind. This platform was also the most versatile. Along with the many functionalities, students and teachers are given a recorded, live transcript, can rearrange the classroom, and split off into breakout groups.
Pros: This platform was also the most versatile. Along with the many functionalities, students and teachers are given a recorded, live transcript, can rearrange the classroom, and split off into breakout groups.
Cons: Microsoft Teams may have too many functions that could distract students.

]]> 2021-11-16 23:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1895367846 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1895367919 Overall impressions: Google Meet is most convenient for quick meetings, but it is not idea for class or profession meetings. 
Pros: Going to meet.google.com and starting a meeting is about as easy as it gets. Students have multiple ways to access a meeting and the platform is compatible with Google Classroom.
Cons: The only accessory besides screensharing that is available without premium is the whiteboard. You cannot record meetings or go into breakout rooms.


]]> 2021-11-16 23:27:44 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1895367919 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900630044 Overall impressions: Teams, if the district supports it, is a great way to be collaborative with students. It lends itself well to group projects, storing notes and old recordings, and scheduling.
Pros: It has a ton of features. A student could spend their entire day in Microsoft Teams without having to leave. The classrooms are extremely customizable and teachers can add whatever they need for the class.
Cons: It has a ton of moving parts. It is easy to get lost navigating the never-ending features.]]> 2021-11-18 21:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900630044 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900630172 Overall impressions: Like Google Meet, Classroom is a Google companion that is designed to be concise. It is a great tool for teachers to get information and assignments out to students, and it is very compatible with Google Drive.
Pros: Teachers can schedule posts for certain times. Since it's compatible with Google Forms, assignments are very easy to create. The grades can automatically be sent to the gradebook. 
Cons: It's very simple. While it's compatible with a lot of external resources, Classroom itself does not have to many options for customization.]]> 2021-11-18 21:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900630172 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900630223 Overall impressions: Discord is a fun, creative take on a class platform. I'm not sure it's ready for the public school system yet.
Pros: It has great chat and video features that are typically well-suited for video games and clubs. 
Cons:  There does not seem to be a great way to fully monitor what students would say in these chats. There's no way to prevent them from chatting during class, for example, without using an additional monitoring software. ]]> 2021-11-18 21:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900630223 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900630285 Overall impressions: If Blackboard was cheaper and more available, this would be my second choice of class platform next to Microsoft Teams. It has sounds organization and tons of capabilities.
Pros: The video conferences platform, mentioned previously, is great. Students can see current and past classes, grades, and even sometimes assignments. The assessments/submissions are the highlight of the platform. They're extremely customizable. Also the discussion boards are a great way to utilize Blackboard.
Cons: Blackboard has its flaws. Sometimes pages do not load correctly and there's constant maintenance. Also, if the district does not support Blackboard, it can be very expensive to use.]]> 2021-11-18 21:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900630285 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900630382 Overall impressions: ClassFlow is a newer class platform brought to us by the creators of the Promethean board. It still has kinks to work out, but it has a lot of unique interactive elements.
Pros: Students can scan a QR code and immediately access a live activity. For example, students can scan the code and then all write a word that comes to mind when they hear "triangle." Then, all of the student answers are uploaded and the class can connect words in a mapping activity.
Cons: It is newer than other platforms. Even in the demonstration in class, there were certain elements that did not work like they should have.]]> 2021-11-18 21:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900630382 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900630468 Overall impressions: Khan Academy is more than awesome review videos and content activities. It can also act as a class platform. 
Pros: You can assign videos and assignments to students in your class. As a teacher, you can easily monitor their progress. This platform is most useful for virtual learners since the teachers can craft which videos are included.
Cons: It is not a very diverse platform. It is limited in its capabilities, especially when compared to platforms like Blackboard and Microsoft Teams.]]> 2021-11-18 21:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900630468 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900630604 Overall impressions: Polygraph is an awesome Guess Who-like activity that challenges students to correctly narrow down graphs to the correct one. It is extremely verstile and can be incorporated at any grade level.
Pros: There are plenty of pre-made activities for students. Teachers can also make their own Polygraph activity based on the grade level and lesson. These activities can either stand-alone or integrated into a Desmos activity.
Cons: I have no cons for Polygraph and would always recommend it.]]> 2021-11-18 21:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900630604 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900630698 Overall impressions: These pre-set assessments are a great way to check for understanding and get student feedback instantly.
Pros: These pre-set assessments are 100% customizable and can be built into any lesson. The teacher can also revise the assessment and answer key accordingly.
Cons: Desmos will not automatically export grades to Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams like you can with other applications.]]> 2021-11-18 21:55:27 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900630698 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900630801 Overall impressions: Computation Layer is user-friendly, easy to learn, and extremely impactful. I personally have used Computation Layer a bunch in my Desmos Activities, even if it's "only" for the initial text function.
Pros: Computation Layer has tons of pre-made starter slides, add-ons, and useful touches to make lessons unique. Teachers can either copy the parts of code they like or copy entire slides. Every code in Computation Layer has an example slide so teachers can see exactly what the code does.
Cons: Teachers can be overwhelmed if they are not familiar with Computation Layer or are apprehensive to code.]]> 2021-11-18 21:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900630801 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900632110 Overall impressions: This was my "from scratch" lesson that I used at my placement. The students really enjoyed the cart sorting activities and the fun-fact starter slide. It was easy to make the lesson my own. I used the Teacher-view to monitor my students' work and facilitate discussions.

]]> 2021-11-18 21:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900632110 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900632437 Overall impressions: Making a lesson on Geogebra is fairly straight forward. For most lessons, I much prefer Desmos. The Geogebra model is neat since you can embed other people's homemade materials, like the unit circle.
Pros: The pros include easy access for students, customizable layouts/sizes, and then thousands of pre-made activities.
Cons: Teachers cannot directly monitor students' work like they can on Desmos. The layout is more similar to a worksheet whereas Desmos is closer to an actual lesson.]]> 2021-11-18 21:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900632437 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900632612 Overall impressions: This is an awesome tool for all ages. It especially becomes beneficial for high school students in pre-calculus and calculus when graphs get more difficult to draw by hand
Pros: The axes and curves are color-coded and can be labeled. Students can also clearly see the shaded areas when dealing with integrals or inequalities. 3-D shapes also work well.
Cons: The functionalities can be overwhelming for new users. Students would definitely need a run through of how to use the applications.]]> 2021-11-18 21:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900632612 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900632701 Overall impressions: I wish I had this in 531! It makes constructions so much easier. I think this would definitely help students connect with the material.]]> 2021-11-18 21:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900632701 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900633693 Overall impressions: SharePoint is a member of the Microsoft family and so it is seemlessly compatible with Microsoft Teams. It is a good platform for sharing and posting.
Pros: SharePoint is a highly versitile platform, like Teams. It allows for creativity and originality. It's more than a cloud service like OneDrive or GoogleDrive.
Cons: It takes a bit of effort to use. Teachers may be apprehensive to use this over other platforms because of the learning curve. A lot of features and options make SharePoint confusing at first.]]> 2021-11-18 21:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900633693 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900635045 Overall impressions: JamBoard is an awesome, easy to use tool that encourages collaboration in and out of the classroom. I would strongly recommend this be used with any group.
Pros: Teachers can set up their JamBoard slides to prepare ahead of time. Students then click on the link and are free to collaborate (draw, write, post, etc). Teachers can also use this for group work that gets presented at the end of class.
Cons: I have no cons. JamBoard is really a great tool that can be used at any level.]]> 2021-11-18 21:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900635045 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900635738 Overall impressions: Annotate is a cool, useful tool. It is a Google Chrome extension that allows you to write on the screen and save your notes.
Pros: This is obviously useful for a math class. Teachers can export their annotations to Google Classroom, Teams, etc. so students also have a copy of the notes to refer to.
Cons: You do need to create an account in order to use this extension. There appear to be occasional glitches, but nothing that would prevent me from endorsing this tool.]]> 2021-11-18 21:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900635738 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900638693 Overall impressions: Screencastify is easy to use, compatible with platforms like Google Classroom, and is extremely versatile. It was clearly made for the classroom.
Pros: Teachers can create assignments on Screencastify and link the assignment up to Google Classroom. There are different modes that can be utilized for different projects. Students can make their work public to their classmates, send a private video to a teacher, or have their own journal-type of video where only the student can view it. Beyond that, Screencastify is great for demonstrations, annotating, and mini lessons.
Cons: The free version only allows videos to be at most five minutes long.]]> 2021-11-18 22:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900638693 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900639929 Overall impressions: YouTube shorts was not my favorite. It is very TikTok-esque and lends itself well to the phone screen.
Pros: Teachers can quickly write out the solution to a difficult problem, record it using YouTube Shorts, and then send that video to a student or the entire class.
Cons: It records very short clips and is not compatible with desktops.]]> 2021-11-18 22:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900639929 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900640632 Overall impressions: While the site is slightly confusing, Flipgrid is great. It is extremely compatible with creating and submitting assignments and building a classroom.
Pros: The videos are versatile and the user has many options. You can add music, fun backgrounds, videos, pictures, etc. and make your video unique. This is great for presenting a class project or introductions.
Cons: The site seems to have some glitches. Upon making my introduction video, I could not get the video to start recording. Eventually, it worked out fine, and I would recommend this tool.]]> 2021-11-18 22:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900640632 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900641205 Overall impressions: Nearpod is fantastic. However you teach, it's in Nearpod.
Pros: Lessons are 100% compatible with Powerpoint presentations, pdfs, etc. Additionally, teachers can either start their lesson from scratch using Nearpods built in starters, or there are thousands of pre-made lessons and activities to use or use as a base. These lessons are also created with state-standards and common core standards alike. The list for pros goes on and on.
Cons: I have no cons for Nearpod. The only downfall is if you and/or your school district do not have Nearpod premium, the base amount of storage is very small (3-4 lessons). The premium version also has a ton of perks associated with it.]]> 2021-11-18 22:04:31 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900641205 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900641559 Overall impressions: EdPuzzle is a great idea, but the execution falls short. The idea is that teachers can assign videos and questions to their students either as individual tasks or whole-class assignments.
Pros: The idea is great and there are limitless videos to choose from. There are also videos that already have questions associated with them. EdPuzzle is compatible with Google Classroom.
Cons: Trish and I tried and tried to figure out how to use EdPuzzle. It is not very user-friendly. When we started to get the hang of it, we ran into other problems. Mostly the whole-class video would not work. ]]> 2021-11-18 22:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900641559 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900641858 Overall impressions: Kahoot is a great way for students to review quick material. The game-like feel of it brings out students' competitive sides.
Pros: It is a fun way to go over concepts like exponent rules, shapes of parent fuctions, etc. Students like Kahoot because there is a leaderboard that is often associated with candy, stickers, or bonus points.
Cons: You can't use problems that have multiple steps because many students need more time to work out a long problem. Also, some students would rather pick a question immediately for the chance at more point than actually work out a solution.]]> 2021-11-18 22:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900641858 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900642732 Overall impressions: Edulastic is an awesome tool for assessment. I would definitely like to try incorporating it into my classes.
Pros: Teachers are given stats on each student, can monitor progress, adjust grades for partial credit, and more. Teachers can also choose from an assortment of pre-made questions or assignments to help build their assessment.
Cons: Like Nearpod, this is a great tool, but it gets even better with the premium version. In the premium version there is anti-cheating software and many more tools.]]> 2021-11-18 22:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900642732 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900643256 Overall impressions: Peardeck is a Google Extension that lends itself well to Google Slides. It automatically displays links in the same window for convenience.
Pros: It keeps students engages. They are less likely to wander if all of the tools they need are in one presentation. Teachers can also freeze what slide students are on.
Cons: As we saw when preparing for the tech presentation at SCCTM, Peardeck may not work as well on some sites. For example, Peardeck and Nearpod seem to not be very compatible as there was a serious lag.]]> 2021-11-18 22:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900643256 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900643538 Overall impressions: I prefer Quizizz over Kahoot. It is individually paced, offers more time for questions, and still has a leaderboard at the end.
Pros: Quizziz can be assigned as homework, review for an assessment, etc. The boys I tutor often do Quizziz that are between 50-60 questions longs as test review. Their teacher leaves the optional Quizziz open and allows students to go back over their work.
Cons: I have no cons. Even when students miss questions, there are tools they can use to fix their mistakes. The can freeze time, cut the answer choices in half, and even answer redemption questions to boost their score.]]> 2021-11-18 22:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900643538 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900647487 Overall impressions: A product of NCTM, Illuminations is a great database filled with lesson plans, activities, brain teasers and games at every level.
Pros: Teachers can search for their grade-level, subject area, even standard and find materials for their class. They have activities from sites like Desmos and Geogebra. Their lesson plans are significant and detailed.
Cons: Not all of the activities on the site are amazing or useful, so you have to hunt around for materials that work best for you and your class.]]> 2021-11-18 22:10:17 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900647487 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900648101 Overall impressions: NLVM is a simple site, but it has a lot of graphics, images, etc. that are very useful for the classroom.
Pros: The site has manipulatives from pre-k to high school. The organization of the site is user-friendly and is easy to navigate.
Cons: The site is useful and gets the job done. It is not very fancy, but I don't think it needs to be.]]> 2021-11-18 22:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900648101 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900648646 Overall impressions: Like NLVM, Math Warehouse is simple but is still beneficial.
Pros: The site includes visuals, interactive activities, jokes, explanations, definitions, and worksheets! While there are some elements that are better than others, MathWarehouse is a great place where teachers can pull elements and utilize them in class.
Cons: The site itself has room for improvement, but that doesn't take away from the practicality of MathWarehouse and its functionality. ]]> 2021-11-18 22:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900648646 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900649784 Overall impressions: I was very surprised and happy to find Microsoft Math Solver. It was my favorite of the math applications.
Pros: Teachers and students can share their findings on Microsoft Teams to present to the class. This application is available on both computer/web browser and on mobile devices.
Cons: I have no cons for Microsoft Math Solver.]]> 2021-11-18 22:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900649784 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900651566 Overall impressions: Brainly is a pretty good math application. I could see myself or students using the app.
Pros: It is available on both phones and computers. Students can scan their questions, crop the image, and the Brainly will provide the solution.
Cons: It has a lot of features that cost more money. Other applications are mostly free.]]> 2021-11-18 22:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900651566 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900652140 Overall impressions: I have personally used Symbolab to check my work. It's a great mathematics application.
Pros: It has tons of symbols, variables, and operators. There is also a list of subjects that range from basic algebra to vector calculus.
Cons: There are always small flaws in these math calculators. ]]> 2021-11-18 22:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900652140 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900654939 Overall impressions: Photo math gives step-by-step worked out solutions to math problems.
Pros: This is a math application for mobile users. It allows students and teachers to access solutions quickly for checking their work.
Cons: This is not available on desktop computers.]]> 2021-11-18 22:16:56 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900654939 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900657285 Overall impressions: Only available on mobile devices. yHomework left much to be desired. It has a ton of glitches, is not very user-friendly, and even has miscalculations. I would not download or recommend this application.]]> 2021-11-18 22:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900657285 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900657808 Overall impressions: Better than yHomework, Algebrator is available on mobile devices as well as web browser. Still, it has its flaws as well. I cannot say that I would recommend Algebrator, especially above our other math applications.]]> 2021-11-18 22:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900657808 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900658217 Overall impressions: Remind is easy to use and effective. Parents and students receive notifications about assignments, tutoring, and homework.
Pros: Teachers can easily send mass text messages out to remind their students and parents about assignments.
Cons: There are boundaries when it comes to subscriptions and payments.]]> 2021-11-18 22:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900658217 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900662566 Overall impressions: Slack is a great tool to facilitate conversations in the classroom. It also works well with professional networks.
Pros: Slack has options to set up multiple channels with administrators, moderators, etc.
Cons: It may be difficult to monitor from a school district perspective. ]]> 2021-11-18 22:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900662566 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900663291 Overall impressions: GroupMe is a group chat application that I am quite familiar with. I do not know if it lends itself well to the school platform since it is hard to monitor. They currently do not have any way to monitor chats. There is a way to remove people, but even that does not seem appropriate for the students in a class setting.]]> 2021-11-18 22:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900663291 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900664616 Function Builder on PhET is a great tool for students when exploring functions. This can be used in the classroom when students are ready to advance from symbols/words in functions and relate it back to algebra. This also displays a table so students can keep track of the changes.]]> 2021-11-18 22:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900664616 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900665240 The predecessor to Function Builder, Function Builder: Basics is a great way to introduce functions at any age. This one is neat because it includes motions and colors, so students can take note about what is being done to an image. A conversation about symmetry can also arise here since some images will appear to not have changed.]]> 2021-11-18 22:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900665240 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900665429 Number Line: Operations on PhET is an impactful visual tool when it comes to integer operations. Seventh grader specifically could benefit greatly from this tool. The color-coded aspect of this tool is my personal favorite.]]> 2021-11-18 22:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900665429 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900665621 Matching fractions is typically a difficult task for younger students. This application provides visual representations that allow students to see the same fraction written in different ways. PhET also gamified this app, so students are awarded with points if they get the correct answer.]]> 2021-11-18 22:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900665621 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900665887 Arithmetic is a tool on PhET that would best be used in a 3rd-4th grade class learning their multiplication tables. Rather than pure memorization, students are able to make connections and reason for themselves using this application.]]> 2021-11-18 22:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900665887 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900666207 This is my favorite of all of the PhET simulations we observed. This tool allows students to work with and explore graphing using slope intercept form. The form y=mx+b is emphasized, the points are color coded, and students can use the point-finder to show what the coordinate is.]]> 2021-11-18 22:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900666207 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900666705 Equality Explorer on PhET allows students to explore equations by making the scale even. This is great since the green arrow shows when the scale is even and the action performed is displayed above the two sides of the scale. Students can use this tool and write down their steps or observations.]]> 2021-11-18 22:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900666705 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900666958 Similar to Graphing Lines, this is a great PhET simulation. Students are encouraged to experiment by changing the slope and/or slope intercept, finding points on the line, and saving lines to compare against other lines.]]> 2021-11-18 22:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900666958 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900679818 This is an example of Screencastify. I am demonstrating how to set up a Screencastify assignment that is compatible with Google Classroom. This assignment allowed students to submit a video with questions that the teacher could privately answer.]]> 2021-11-18 22:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900679818 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900680782 I significantly edited a premade lesson I found on Desmos. Desmos Activity builder allowed me to mold the lesson to fit my needs and my students needs.]]> 2021-11-18 22:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900680782 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900683724 This was a lesson plan from one of my least favorite lessons. While my lesson plan is extremely detailed, I was not prepared for the lesson. I was still uncomfortable with the textbook software/video and did not know how to engage my students. ]]> 2021-11-18 22:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900683724 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900685131 Here is an example of Polygraph. It is a Guess-Who like game that lends itself well to the classroom. Students ask each other questions to narrow down the graphs to the correct one. It's suitable for all ages.]]> 2021-11-18 22:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900685131 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900686145 I found this site when I was building my Bitmoji classroom. I can really see myself going back to it when I have a classroom of my own and start incorporating weekly (or daily) jokes. ]]> 2021-11-18 22:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900686145 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900688907 This is my recorded lesson, Converting Forms of Linear Equations. This was recorded at the very end of my Int A2. I was familiar with my students and their needs. This lesson was given two days before their Unit 5 test and their last day of school before Thanksgiving break. ]]> 2021-11-18 22:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900688907 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900698997 Finally, here is a pdf copy of my Honors Thesis. I wrote about diversity and equity in the ultimate frisbee world, specifically college. The governing body, USA Ultimate, has recent updated and rewritten their EDI policies. I conducted survey research and explored email communications. This all culminated into a series of suggestions for USAU to implement. ]]> 2021-11-18 22:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1900698997 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1907061076 While we did not go over this simulation in class, Ratio and Proportion is a two-part PhET activity. In the first part, students can discover the relationships between ratios and proportions. In the second part, they can create their own ratios and proportions. This would be a great tool in a 5th-6th grade classroom.]]> 2021-11-22 21:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1907061076 deannaddeluca https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1907162550 This was my Geogebra activity. I modeled this lesson on one I did over the summer. It was an exploration/discovery activity on the unit circle. We start by recalling special right triangles and then using those patterns to figure out the unit circle. ]]> 2021-11-22 23:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/deannaddeluca/c9b5samoa4k9v600/wish/1907162550