Creating Interactive, Effective, Online Classrooms Virtual Workshop- August 6th
Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) is focusing on techniques to support effective and interactive online math teaching. They will kick off our MCubed summer PD with a virtual presentation by Dr. Teresa Wills on Wednesday, August 6th from 8AM to 12PM. Dr. Wills is passionate about helping teachers create interactive mathematics classrooms online.
In this Virtual MCubed PD kickoff, Dr. Wills will guide participants through:
- building norms and community online,
- giving students voice by showcasing student thinking,
- orchestrating the five mathematical practices online,
- managing learning stations online, and
- much, much more!
Following the kickoff, stay connected by joining optional virtual gatherings every two weeks from September through November with presentations and discussions from members of our Montana Math Community. Save the dates! Follow-up sessions will be held Thursdays via Zoom from 4:00-5:00 pm. Zoom links will be sent to participants:
- September 10 and 24
- October 8 and 22
- November 5 and 19
Register today for both the kick-off and bimonthly gatherings using this Google form. Registration will be available for the first 75 participants.
Cost: This Virtual Conference is free to all MCTM members. If you are not currently a member of MCTM, the cost is $20. This includes a one-year membership to MCTM. By joining, you will have access to this incredible professional learning as well as other MCTM perks throughout the year!
Speak to your district about possible reimbursement or trade hours for this excellent professional learning opportunity.
Renewal Units:
Earn 4-10 OPI renewal units this fall based on the number of sessions you attend!
Sign up today! Do not miss out on this exciting and applicable Montana mathematics professional learning leading into and throughout this fall.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Brackney at mctm.montana@gmail.com.
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MTDA’s EdReady Montana Math Program
MTDA’s EdReady Montana Program, housed at the University of Montana, is ramping up its support of Montana’s schools and students with its newly launched “Gaps and Gains” math project. Read this PDF to find out how! Feel free to share with anyone interested in moving learning gaps to gains.
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The CodeHS Team and CodeHS Teacher Trainers are bringing a 2-hour virtual PD workshop for Montana educators July 28, 2020, to help prepare new and experienced computer science teachers for the (2020-21) school year. The workshops are FREE to all teachers.
Who Should Attend: CodeHS PD workshops are designed for passionate teachers who are interested in teaching computer science but do not necessarily have a background in programming. No experience is required to take the PD workshop. Montana teachers will receive 2 CEUs for their attendance.
Register online to save your spot today!
Questions? Contact Abbey Weshce at abbey.wesche@bsd7.org.
With a unique fall approaching, we have begun gathering a curated list of math planning resources that includes remote learning resources to support planning for fall. Math resources can be found on the Math Standards website. Resources range from standard prioritization to accelerating learning and online teaching practices.
Addition information on Academic Programming and Re-opening Montana Schools guidance can be found on the Re-opening Montana web page.
Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Marisa Graybill, 406-444-0706, Mathematics Instructional Coordinator
The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, Relay Service: 711.
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