April 2020 K-12 Monthly Mathematics Updates

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April 2020

K-12 Mathematics Newsletter

K-12 STANDARDS, CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

On behalf of the NCDPI K-12 Mathematics, Science, and STEM section, we hope you are Staying Safe, Staying Well, Staying Informed, and Staying Encouraged as we all Stay Home during these unprecedented times.

Virtual Learning Webinars for K–12 Educators

Useful Virtual Tools for Problem Solving

In this session we will demonstrate ways Google Drawings can be used as a virtual learning tool to promote cooperative learning and problem solving. Participants will experience a problem-solving activity using Google Drawings and discuss how to create a similar experience for their students. We will also cover how to use Padlet as an interactive tool to promote student thinking. Participants will experience a couple of interactive Padlet activities and discuss how to create a similar experience for their students.

Topics to be covered:

Best practices for equitable virtual instruction.
Using Google Drawing to promote cooperative learning with problem solving.
Using Padlet as an interactive tool to encourage student thinking.

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NCTM Opportunities

NCTM is here to support the mathematics education community, not just during challenging times like these but 365 days a year. With so many teachers currently transitioning to online teaching, we offer these free resources to support teachers and their students.

100 Days of Professional Learning

Join NCTM as we celebrate our Centennial with 100 Days of Professional Learning - live, free webinars presented by selected speakers from the NCTM Centennial Annual Meeting program that was to be held in Chicago. Each webinar will be held at 7 p.m. Eastern time on 100 selected days from April 1 leading up to the October NCTM 2020 Annual Meeting & Exposition in St. Louis. A variety of speakers and topics are geared to meet all grade bands and interests.

Go to 100 Days of Professional Learning Page

Bookmark www.nctm.org/100 and visit that page to stay up-to-date as additional free, live webinars are announced and to access free recordings of completed webinars

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Free Trial Membership

NCTM understands that these are difficult times during which teachers are looking for support and resources they can trust. If you are a member of NCTM, you already know the value of our community. If you are not currently a member, we are offering a free trial membership to support you. Sign up today for your free trial and access the publications and resources that come with an Essential Membership.

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NC Remote Learning Resources and Information website

This evolving website includes instructional resources, online pedagogy considerations, resources for leadership, and more. The site will be updated frequently, so we encourage you to visit often.

#GoOpenNC Remote Learning Hub

On December 16, 2019, the #GoOpenNC platform for open educational resources (OER) launched statewide and is home to lesson plans, content resources, printables and other resources aligned to state standards. This easy to use platform serves as a space to search for, curate, and create OER, as well as connect and collaborate with other NC educators.

A Remote Learning Resources hub has been created, which includes content area, grade level, and role-based groups where educators can share, ask questions, and support one another. Search for instructional resources, and join a group today! More information about #GoOpenNC can be found on the Remote Learning website.