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Using Technology in the Math Classroom

DESMOS

quizlet

GOOGLE PRACTICE SETS

blooket

TINKERCAD

quizizz

geogebra

DESMOS

what is Desmos?

Used by over 75 million people annually, Desmos features a free suite of math tools, and has the goal of helping everyone learn math, love math, and grow with math. Click the link on the right to learn more

browse activities

You can start using activities on Desmos with no experience! Check out the link to the right and find three activities that could be relevant to your math classes. (And don't worry - with experience you'll be able to design your own activities)

mathematical artwork?!

Incredible artwork can be made by using Demos - Click the link to the right and choose your favorite Desmos artwork from the past year!

Google practice sets

what are google practice sets?

Google Practice Sets work in conjunction with Google Classroom and offer interactice practice with autograding and real-time feedback. Check out the link on the right to read more, and for a video.

TRY IT!

Check out the link on the right for a quick Google Practice Set I just made in 5 minutes about the power rule for differentiation. Did you get them all correct?

HOW Can You Use Practice Sets?

Check out the link to the right for a comprehensive video of features of Google Practice Sets? Think of three lessons you teach for which Google Practice Sets would be a great resource.

TINKERCAD

What is Tinkercad?

A free online software package, Tinkercad features include 3-D modeling design, as well as the ability to export designs for 3-D prints. Check out the link on the right for more about setting up a Tinkercad classroom.

tutorials

A great way to get started with Tinkercad is to make an account and work through their tutorials. The tutorials are user-freiendly and sel-paced. For further help with getting started, check out the link on the right.

lesson plans

Tinkercad features lesson plans across many teaching disciplines. Check out the link on the right to find two math lesson plans that might work in your classroom.

quizlet

What is quizlet?

Quizlet is an online platform that allows for the creation of interactive study tools like flash cards and quizzes. Check out the link to the right for a tutorial from a math teacher on how to get started with Quizlet

Try study sets

Check out the link on the right to try a Quizlet study set designed by a Calculus teacher. Pretty cool study tool, right?

Search for a study set you can use

Now that you see what a great tool Quizlet study sets can be, click the link on the right and search for a study set that can help with one of your standards. Remember, once you're fluent with Quizlet, you can make your ownstudy sets!

blooket

what is blooket?

Blooket (pronounced "blue kit") is a new take on trivia and review games, with an emphasis on a variety of games to keep students interested, excited, and engaged.

TRY A GAME MODE

Click the link on the right to check out a Blooket set on Differential Calculus. Try at least two of the game modes to see what you think of the options, and what makes Blooket unique, as compared to Kahoot.

check out sets that could work for you!

There are plenty Blooket sets already created - click on the link to the right to see what might work for your standards! Also, if you like Blooket, you can eventually make your own!

quizizz

what is quizizz?

Quizizz is an online platform that enables students to engage in self-paced quizzes and games, to facilitate student engagement in their own learning. Check out the link on the right to hear why Common Sense Education includes Quizizz among its favorite apps.

Try a Quiz

Check out the link on the right to take a Calculus quiz on Quizizz, and decide if you think your students could find this to be a helpful learning tool.

Find Quizizz that can work for you!

Much like Blooket, there are plenty Quizizz already created - click on the link to the right to see what might work for your standards! Also, if you like Quizizz, you can eventually make your own!

Geogebra

what is geogebra?

Much like Desmos, Geogebra is a free set of interactive digital tools for classroom activities in the exploration of geometry, graphing, algebra, and Calculus. You can read more about Geogebra by clicking the link on the right.

check out a geogebra sheet I've made

Click the link on the right, and lick the play button at the top, to check out a Geogebra sheet I made to demonstrate the idea of an osculating circle for a 3-D curve in a Multivariable Calculus class.

explore resources

Geogebra has a community of shared resources that you can check out by clicking the link to the right. Choose two resources that might help you demonstrate your standards. When you've become fluent in Geogebra, you can also create and share your own resources!