Posts Tagged ‘Math Learning’
January 6th, 2012
by Tim Hudson in adaptive learning, Online Learning, Teaching Math, Technology
The Power of Technology to Reach All Students
The most challenging aspect of teaching involves reaching all learners. In a given classroom of 20, 30, 40 or more students, I want and need to know what each student is thinking at every moment in order to be the best teacher possible. Yet with all that teachers are expected to do on a given [...]
August 23rd, 2011
by Lisa W in Classroom tips and tools, Teaching Math
Tuesday Teacher Tips: NCTM PD
Welcome to the Tuesday Teacher Tips series! Each week we’ll highlight teaching and learning resources, ideas to use in the classroom, as well as things to ponder as you go about your teaching day. Looking for ways to advance your mathematical understanding and teaching skills this upcoming year? Don’t overlook the National Council of Teachers [...]
December 27th, 2010
by Becca in Parent Tips, Technology
Using Technology to Spend Quality Time with Family
My 7 year old niece and 4 year old nephew moved to San Diego a year ago. Though I knew that I would miss them a ton, I wasn’t going to let 1,200 miles get in the way of spending quality time with them. We quickly developed a routine of talking regularly via Skype, but [...]
November 30th, 2010
by Lisa W in Classroom tips and tools, Elementary teachers
Tuesday Teacher Tips: Activities to Reinforce Math Vocabulary
Welcome to the Tuesday Teacher Tips series! Each week we’ll highlight teaching and learning resources, ideas to use in the classroom, as well as things to ponder as you go about your teaching day. Our November parent and teacher newsletters focused on developing math vocabulary. Below are some more activities to use with your students. [...]
November 23rd, 2010
by Lisa W in Classroom tips and tools, Elementary teachers
Tuesday Teacher Tips: Starting with Statistics
Welcome to the Tuesday Teacher Tips series! Each week we’ll highlight teaching and learning resources, ideas to use in the classroom, as well as things to ponder as you go about your teaching day. Many years ago (19 to be exact!), as a first year teacher I attended a Marcy Cook workshop. During that workshop [...]
October 14th, 2010
by Neal M in Elementary teachers, Online Learning
Virtual Manipulatives: Our First Fractions Manipulative, Rational Rods
One of my favorite things about working at DreamBox is collaboration. Currently, our Academic Team is four National Board Certified Teachers including myself. We plan the curriculum, and work with experts in the field to develop lessons that are academically rigorous, follow an appropriate developmental sequence and that take advantage of a rich digital environment. [...]
September 7th, 2010
by Jessie W in From the CEO, K-3 Curriculum, Life at DreamBox Learning, Math Learning, Teaching Math
Unlocking Learning Potential with Dreambox
DreamBox Learning is an exciting company that provides engaging, individualized and, yes, effective learning experiences for young students. This nimble technology infuses fun into learning and delights students, parents and teachers alike. For years, education technology has existed on the periphery of instruction, often providing after-the fact, rear-view perspectives on a child’s progression. Today, we [...]
June 4th, 2010
by Sue in Parent Tips
No Homework Tonight? Fun Activities With Your Math Tool Kits!
Recently I suggested an easy way for parents to be ready to support early elementary math homework, by keeping a Math Tool Kit handy! But when there’s no homework assigned, you can also use your kit to have some family math fun. It’s a little like putting vegetables in the lasagna: your kids will have [...]
May 20th, 2010
by Mickelle in Math in Real Life, Parent Tips, Teaching Math, Uncategorized
Did Daddy Text Me?
My husband and I have been traveling quite a bit lately. We used to leave our 4-year old daughter, Elle, one note for each morning. Lately, we’ve been sending text messages instead. It wasn’t long before we needed to get creative about the messages we sent, and we started looking for ways to incorporate math [...]
August 26th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
Last Call: Fan our Facebook Page and Win!
Three randomly selected Facebook fans will receive free 1-month subscriptions to our online math game for kids. And one lucky Facebook fan will win a free 6-month subscription. Just in time for back-to-school! And if you drop by, write on our wall. We welcome your feedback.
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