Teaching Math At A Distance - An Interview with Theresa Wills
Episode description
Today we speak with Theresa Wills, the author of the new book Teaching Math At A Distance. Theresa is an assistant professor of mathematics of education at George Mason University and a past middle school math teacher.
Stick around to hear how to run math routines online with success, optimal strategies for engaging students online, how we collaborate online in meaningful ways, how we can use the 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussion in an online space, and guidelines for creating rich online interactions in math class.
You’ll Learn:
- How to run math routines online with success;
- Optimal strategies for engaging students online;
- How we collaborate online in meaningful ways;
- How we can use the 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussion in an online space; and,
- Guidelines for creating rich online interactions in math class;
Resources:
Teaching Math At A Distance [Book]
5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Discussions in Mathematics
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