Tech-ceptional Math: Finding the WIN in Every Lesson

Outline

1. Quick Introduction (1 minute)
a. Presenters introduce themselves.
b. Share Winterboro’s mission: #exceptional and There’s always a WIN in WINterboro.
c. Explain the session’s focus: showcasing tech tools that engage students and support personalized math learning.

2. Poster Content Highlights (3–5 minutes)
a. Central Question: How can technology make math engaging and equitable?
b. Visual sections on the poster with examples and short descriptions of tools:
1. iReady: Data-driven, personalized learning paths.
2. Nearpod: Interactive lessons with real-time feedback.
3. Magma Math & 99math: Collaborative, gamified practice.
4. Blooket & Gimkit: Game-based review for engagement and mastery.
c. Include quick QR codes linking to sample lessons or demonstrations.

3. Engagement & Interaction (1–2 minutes)
a. Attendees can:
1. Explore tool demos on their own devices via QR codes.
2. Engage in a quick sample activity (e.g., Blooket or Gimkit mini game at the poster).
3. Ask presenters for quick coaching tips on implementation.

4. Takeaways
a. Attendees will leave able to:
1. Identify at least one tech tool to enhance math instruction.
2. Understand how to adapt tools for learner variability.
3. Apply coaching insights for integrating technology in meaningful ways.

Outcomes

After this session, participants will be able to identify and implement technology tools that personalize math instruction, design learner-driven activities that meet diverse needs, and apply strategies from both instructional coaching and classroom teaching to engage students in using technology for feedback and demonstrating mastery in meaningful ways.

Supporting research

https://www.letsgolearn.com/math-assessment/math-through-gamification/

https://www.edutopia.org/article/effective-technology-use-math-class

https://blog.heinemann.com/personalized-math-learning-how-edtech-can-help-every-student-succeed