In this season of virtual learning, digital manipulatives are more important than ever. There are a few I have used over the years in my own classroom like the protractor, ruler, algebra tiles, and algebra balance scale. I created them to fulfill a need in my class. My students can't always purchase these supplies, or… Continue reading Digital Manipulatives
Category: Covid-19
Geometric Town Virtual Learning Update
I have been using the Geometric Town project for years. You can read about it from my original post and also obtain the non-digital version. During this crazy Covid-19 quarantine, I've been updating my activities to make them more virtual learning friendly. In this situation, I gave students the choice to complete this activity digitally… Continue reading Geometric Town Virtual Learning Update
Equations of Lines and Circles Digital Escape Room
My friend and colleague learned how to make digital escape rooms from me. You all don't have me next to you everyday so you can learn from my post on Ditch That Textbook. This is the second escape room she has made. She's getting pretty good at them! I plan to use this one as… Continue reading Equations of Lines and Circles Digital Escape Room
Donkey Kong Break In Distance Learning Style
I created this activity last year to review equations of lines and learning about equations of circles. It was completed in groups by table but the delivery was mostly work at their own pace. Well, this was perfect for distance learning. I changed from groups to individual, added some Google Forms practice checks that students… Continue reading Donkey Kong Break In Distance Learning Style
Algebra Practice for Virtual Learning
Wow, what a crazy time! Covid-19 has turned our world upside down. I saw a post today commending other teachers for providing their resources for free during this time. It shouldn't take a pandemic for us to take care of each other. I have always provided everything for free. We need to support each other… Continue reading Algebra Practice for Virtual Learning