Another One Bites the Dust

Another MAIT course is just about history! I submitted my final version of my Personal Learning Theory paper tonight and just finished up my portfolio! Take a look. I'm very proud of the work I've done this semester. 

 

I'm most pleased with the direction my global collaboration project is headed. My students are currently interviewing and submitting their own real-world math connections via a google form. So far, the furthest we've got is a New Zealand Scientist in Antarctica. I had to do a little bit of work to contact someone in Antarctica, but it definitely paid off. The students seem excited to find their own connections! We've emailed the White House and are keeping our fingers crossed to be able to add President Obama to the map!

I think we're all looking forward to a relaxing class period at Scott's house again this Monday!

Time to get down to business

It's been a very busy week! Between a 45 page yearbook deadline, St. Patrick's Day, My Classroom to Yours, a 10-mile race yesterday (yes I'm crazy and now it hurts to move), and my research paper I've been a very busy person!

I love going to "From My Classroom to Yours" each year, and this year was no different. I got to meet a few people from the EHC class, see Amy sell the MAIT program, discuss putting micro chips in old people (so that they don't go missing) and attend 4 workshops. My favorite workshop by far was Sue Ross' QR codes workshop. I knew what QR codes were before attending (we've discussed including them in the yearbook that link to videos of school events) but hadn't thought about using them in my classroom. My first plan of action is to add one to my syllabus that I give out on the first day of school and to the parent info I give out on Back to School Night that links to my classroom website:

I could see these working well for a web quest...

In other news, like I said I ran a St. Patrick's Day 10 mile race from Margate-Ventnor-Atlantic City and back yesterday. It was painful, but definitely something I'm glad I did. We celebrated last night by attending a boxing match at Bally's. My husband's college roommate is a professional boxer (and Jersey City fireman) and was on the lineup for the St. Patrick's Day fight.

 

 

"Paddy Boy Farrell" wins

So now I'm off to finish up my research paper rough draft. See everyone tomorrow!

Math Around the World

So, Michelle presented her map of technology in class this past week and a light bulb went off in my head!! I immediately went home and made my own map to go along with my PLT. My map is going to be a project for my students to interview a family member or family friend and find out how they use math in their career. We will place push pins in the locations of their jobs and provide a brief description.
Check it out: Math Map

Karl is thinking of joining forces so that we can hopefully go global! I'm so excited!! If you'd like to contribute to my map, or know someone with a cool job/in a cool place, let me know!!