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Creativity Belongs in Mathematics!

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Session description

Discover low-prep, innovative ways to engage students in mathematics. Make learning visible and amplify student voice with multimedia tools such as posters, animations, and podcasts. Learn how to facilitate digital portfolios to showcase their best work. Come explore and leave with resources to elevate your instruction.

Outline

* Introduction/benefit of creativity in mathematics (5 minutes)
* Demonstrating learning with Infographics (10 min)
* Demonstrating learning with Dynamic Presentations (10 min)
* Thinking Critically with Problem-Solving Posters (10 min)
* Creating Math Stories with Comic Strips (10 min)
* Resources to solidify academic vocabulary (10 min)
* Modeling thinking with Digital Whiteboards (10 min)
* Demonstrating learning through video (Animations, Video, and Stop Motion) (10 min)
* Making writing engaging with podcasts (10 min)
* Conclusion (5 minutes)

(For each section participants will engage as a student, and then create as a teacher.)

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Supporting research

The content in this session is supported by the visible learning research of Professor John Hattie. The resources in this session employ several high-impact teaching strategies including collaborative learning, multiple exposures, metacognitive strategies, and differentiated teaching. (https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/school/teachers/management/highimpactteachingstrat.pdf)

This content is also supported by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and their efforts to foster creativity and intellectual curiosity in mathematics classrooms. (https://www.nctm.org/Publications/MTMS-Blog/Blog/Fostering-Creativity-and-Intellectual-Curiosity/).

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Presenters

Melissa Kincaid

Technology Trainer Administrator

Cincinnati Public Schools

Session specifications

Topic:

Innovative Learning Environments

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Teacher Development, Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices required

Attendee device specification:

Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

While not necessary, the following software should be accessible to fully participate in this session: Google workspace, Adobe Express, Kami, and Screencastify.

Subject area:

Mathematics

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Designer

Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.

Facilitator

Model and nurture creativity and creative expression to communicate ideas, knowledge or connections.

For Students:
Creative Communicator

Choose the appropriate platforms and digital tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.

TLPs:

Connect learning to learner, Ignite Agency

Influencer Disclosure:

This session includes a presenter that indicated a “material connection” to a brand that includes a personal, family or employment relationship, or a financial relationship. See individual speaker menu for disclosure information.