Episode description

Conference season is just around the corner for us at the time of this recording. We attend various conferences throughout the year and a big question that we always have is, “Is this going to be worth it?” In episode 15 we want to give you 5 TIPS on how to get the most out of the conferences you attend and also what can you do if you can’t attend a conference this year.

Show Notes: http://makemathmoments.com/episode15

What You'll Learn: 

• Practical tips to build a community while at a conference.
• How being picky in your session is a good thing.
• Why we should use this experience to learn about our “blind spots” in education.
• Why we need to address in-equity in the classroom.
• Tips to help you build a habit when implementing a new resources/tool/routine.

Resources: 

• Knowledgehook.com
• Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way - James Clear [Book]
• Twitter Hashtags from MTbOS
• [Facebook Group] Math Moment Makers K-12
• [Facebook Group] Build Math Minds
• [Facebook Group] Jo Boaler’s How to Learn Math
• Global Math Department

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