Flat Algebra 1 Classroom Project

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Permalink Reply by Joanna Phillips on June 8, 2008 at 11:30am

I would be interested. What did you have in mind?

Permalink Reply by Dave Powers on June 9, 2008 at 12:04am

If we could find a way to get a large group of math teachers together to essentially build an online community of math students who could create "the guide" for secondary mathematics I think that it could be an effective use of technology that the world could benefit from.

The problem is getting the teachers together in the same place (site) and organizing the effort.

Permalink Reply by Joanna Phillips on June 9, 2008 at 7:26am

We could do a webinar. Or you could post an outline of what needs to be done and teachers could sign up for the ones they want to do.

Permalink Reply by Dave Powers on June 12, 2008 at 12:13am

I agree, goo suggestion.

2 quick questions:

1) What software do you think would be the best tool for writing curriculum for math?

2) How can we get a large group of math teachers to the same online space?

Permalink Reply by Joanna Phillips on June 13, 2008 at 8:05pm

Two quick answers:

1) There is no singular "best software". The "best" software for the job is the one that accomplishes the task. In our classrooms, we only have ourselves to please. To share our work with others, we need to think in terms of global compatibility. There are already global standards - PDF, AVI, etc.

2) That's what Classroom 2.0 is here for. If needed with can start another group.

When tackling a big project, I always keep in mind a wise saying: A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

In other words, start the project and the other people will join in (one by one). Let the project grow and address its needs as they develop.