Bringing Math & Science to Life With Online Discussion

Colt BrinerFormer Teacher

Math & Science loverEd Tech Instructor

Collaborative Technologies SpecialistCo-Creator of Collaborize Classroom

@Wisdomofwe

Catlin TuckerHonors English Teacher

Blended Learning SpecialistEd Tech Instructor

Curriculum DesignerAuthor – The Perfect Blend

@Catlintucker

Session Breakdown: Why Online Discussions Work

What You Will Need

Usable Examples

5 key elements of great discussions

Getting Support Resources

Aligning with Common Core

From Thought to Action

Why Online Discussions Work

More time & flexibility

More meaningful exchanges

21st century skills

Broader spectrum of perspectives

Leverage the collective intelligence of group

Students create relevance for themselves

Shifts students from consumers to producers

What You Need

Online forum or discussion platform

Clear expectations and guidelines

Basic facilitation skills

Strong topics / discussion prompts

Example Discussion Topics

Improved Learning

Increased Interest

Creating relevance

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Creating Strong Discussions

5 Key Elements:

Compelling title

Layers

Clear description/expectation

Supporting material/multimedia

Interaction requirements

Resources for SuccessCollaborize Classroom Resources:

• Dos and Don'ts of Online Student Engagement

• Art of Asking Questions

• Get Students to Say Something Substantial

• 8 Strategies to Continue Discussion

Other Resources:

• Catlintucker.com

• mrmeyer.com

• freetech4teachers.com

• Collaborize Classroom.com/resources

Resources for Multimedia

Math:

• Vi Hart

• Singing Bananas

• Khan Academy

Science:

• Dr James Tanton

• Brainiac

• MythBusters

• Walter Lewin

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When all Else Fails

Be Honest

Aligning With Common Core

Online Discussions =• Online publishing & collaboration

• Prioritizes writing across the curriculum

• Teaches media literacy

• Requires higher order thinking skills

• Makes real world connections

From Thought to Action

1. Fear Factors?

2. Remaining Challenges?

3. What’s missing?

4. Ready to try it?

Q & A

Stay in Touch

Colt Briner

Former Teacher

Ed Tech Instructor

Collaborative Technologies Specialist

Co-Creator of Collaborize Classroom

@Wisdomofwe

collaborizeclassroom.com/blog

Catlin Tucker

Honors English Teacher

Blended Learning Specialist

Ed Tech Instructor

Curriculum Designer

Author – The Perfect Blend

@CTuckerEnglish

Catlintucker.com