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Gates Gets Firsthand Look at an Innovative Math Course - 0 views

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    By CC (Community College) Times, published April 21 2010. This article reports on Bill Gates's visit to Foothill College to observe the Math My Way program. From the article, "Math My Way groups cohorts of students who have similar math skill levels." Students then work in small groups, and one-on-one with instructors, as well as using both computer and paper drills and games.
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    GSCC's own Kathy Perino is an instructor in this program, and is quoted in the article.
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National Library of Virtual Manipulatives - 0 views

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    This site is credited to Utah State University, and provides math games for users of all ages, from pre-K to grade 12.
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    KP recommended this site as it has "some decent activities students can do on their own." She also says, "No rules, just play."
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Welcome to Wisc-Online.com - 0 views

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    Wisc-Online, developed by faculty form the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) is a "digital library of Web-based learning resources called 'learning objects'." Categories include Business, General Education, Health, Professional Development, Service and Technical, with sub-categories under each.
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    AH recommended this library of learning objects, also drawing attention to the "game builder area," in which you can create an account and save favorites which can later be compiled to resource lists.
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Get The Math - 0 views

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    Produced by (Channel) Thirteen in association with WNET, 2012. This site provides students with real-world examples of how professionals use math: in music, fashion, video games, restaurants, basketball, and special effects. Primarily created for students in middle and high school.
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    Might this be of interest to students in developmental math, as well?
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SoftChalk (product website) - 0 views

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    Authoring Tool to create e-learning exercises.
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Cognitive Apprenticeship as Pedagogical Strategy - 0 views

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    On the blog Kaironews: A Weblog for Discussing Rhetoric, Technology and Pedagogy. This post introduces the class discussion technique, Conversacolor.
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WebQuest.Org - 0 views

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    "WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web..."
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Puzzler of the Month - 0 views

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    From the Monroe Community College Math Department. "Solve a Puzzle and you could win a prize!"
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Proof the Goof - 0 views

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    From Monroe Community College's Writing Center. Students test their skills to correct grammatical errors.
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Crossword Puzzle Maker! - 0 views

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    on teAchnology.com
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Playing to Learn - 0 views

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    By Susan Engel, New York Times Op-Ed, published February 1, 2010.
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Whack Bat video clip, from The Fantastic Mr. Fox - 0 views

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    As posted on VideoDetective.com June 6, 2010.
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    JE recommends the explanation of the game, which takes place in the half minute of the clip.
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Second Life - 0 views

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    From this link, you can download the software needed to enter Second Life, a popular user-created, 3D virtual world community.
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Digital nation: life on the virtual frontier - 0 views

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    From PBS's Frontline, this documentary looks at how learning and work have changed with the advent of digital tools. Website includes full program as well as supplementary materials.
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Leonard Lopate show: digital nation interview - 0 views

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    From WNYC, Feb 2, 2010. Includes link to MP3 and listener comments.
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Searching the Brain for the Spark of Creative Problem-Solving - 0 views

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    By Benedict Carey in the Science section, NewYorkTimes.com, December 6th 2010. Studies have been underway to detect what sparks the creative insight needed to solve puzzles. Humor is one characteristic that research suggests.
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    Lisa noted this article in December coffeeklatch. She says "Try the test in the interactive box on the left. Interesting!"
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Five Examples of Good Writing in Video Games - 1 views

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    By Glenda Ollero on her blog, List Five, April 9 2010.
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    Part of LC's lesson, What is Good Writing, week 2, semester 3.
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WebQuest King Tutankhamun: Was It Murder? - 0 views

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    Exercise for lesson on essay writing
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    R.O. Lesson 10, Semester 2
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