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Web 2.0 tools in the mathematics classroom
The document discusses the integration of Web 2.0 tools in mathematics education to enhance classroom engagement and prepare learners for the 21st century. It emphasizes the use of microblogging, social networks, blogs, wikis, and social bookmarking to facilitate resource sharing and collaborative learning among teachers and students. The focus is on leveraging technology to create a dynamic learning environment that reflects the characteristics of modern learners.
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- 1. Web 2.0 toolsin the mathematics classroomMaggie VersterIct4ChampionsAmesa 2009 Congresswww.school2.co.za
- 2. Do you wantto prepare your learners for life in the 21st Century?Do you want to spice up your classroom activities and get your learners thinking deeply?Do you want to be a lifelong learner yourself ?Do you want to share resources painlessly “on the fly”?Do you want to become a reflective teacher?
- 3. “Every primary schoollearner and secondary school learner in school this year has lived his or her entire life in the presence of computers, wireless connectivity, television, the world wide web, cell phones, and computer games. They are a hooked up, wired, connected, multi-tasking, parallel processing generation of learners. Isn't it time the education process catered for these characteristics?” Laurie Burgereit
- 4. Maths/ML Teacher 1.0Adaptedfrom Courosa.
- 5. Maths/ML Teacher 2.0Adaptedfrom Courosa.
- 6. What is microblogging? Video: Click here to PlayWhy would I like to know about what you are doing all the time in 140 characters or less?
- 7. Okay tweeple: twitterGoto www.twitter.com
- 8. Register for anaccount
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- 12. Twitter your usernameand include the tag #amesa2009 in your tweet
- 13. Follow fellow teachers!Howcan I use twitter as a maths teacher?Learners can ask/answer questions using twitter
- 14. I can connectwith other maths teachers
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- 22. …….. More……..Maths/ML Teacher2.0BlogsAdapted from Courosa.
- 23. Blog –your ownspaceReflection
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- 32. NewslettersWhat is ablog?
- 33. Go to themathsliteracy bloghttp://mathsliteracy.wordpress.com
- 34. Leave a comment Reflect on the conference
- 35. What elements doyou find there?
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- 46. Example of mathsblogsMaths/ML Teacher 2.0Adapted from Courosa.
- 47. Why would Iwant to join a social network?Go to www.mathsliteracy.co.za
- 48. What can youall do inside a social network?
- 49. Share anddiscuss resources
- 50. Reflect on yourteaching practice
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- 57. Professional developmentMore SNtools:Facebook (www.facebook.com)
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- 59. Plaxo (www.plaxo.com )Maths online communities:www.mathsliteracy.co.za
- 60. Stephen’s FET andAP e-mail group
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- 62. Mathematics 24x7Maths/ML Teacher2.0Adapted from Courosa.
- 63. What is awiki and how can I use it in the classroom?Collaborative
- 64. Can be editedby anyone /who has permission / members
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- 68. Saschools wikiMaths/ML Teacher2.0Photo SharingAdapted from Courosa.
- 69. Maths/ML Teacher 2.0Mindmapping
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- 71. Pick a maths/mltopic and create a mind-map
- 72. Tutorial: http://tr.im/qwOUHowcan I create my own mind-map?
- 73. 426,000 Maths/ML Teacher2.0The most effective way to share resources!!!!!!Social BookmarkingAdapted from Courosa.
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- 80. How on earthdo I keep track of everything!!!!!!RSS
- 81. How on earthdo I keep track of everything!!!!!!RSS ReadersGoogle Reader
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- 84. Maths/ML Teacher 2.0PresentationsDepicts106,000 aluminum cans, the number used in the US every thirty seconds.
- 85. What good isa presentation? Homework
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- 93. Embed in blog/school sites HomeworkWork through the slideshare
- 94. Enter your detailsin my online spreadsheethttp://tr.im/qGel
- 95. Please give feedbackabout the workshop here:See you online!!!!Maggie Verster:maggie@maggie.co.za
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- 104. Photo credits: Numbersmade visual
- 105. Chris Jordan (www.chrisjordan.com )Depicts 410,000 paper cups, equal to the number of disposable hot-beverage paper cups used in the US every fifteen minutes.
Editor's Notes
- #2 320,000 light bulbs, equal to the number of kilowatt hours of electricity wasted in the United States every minute from inefficient residential electricity usage (Inefficient wiring, computers in sleep mode, etc.). Background Photo expedition: chris jordan
- #5 http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/344832659/in/set-72157615129270288/
- #11 Depicts one million plastic cups, the number used on airline flights in the US every six hours
- #23 Depicts 426,000 cell phones, equal to the number of cell phones retired in the US every day.