Desmos Virtual Learning Series

Desmos Virtual Learning Series with Andy Malbouef

Sponsored by MiSTEM!

Desmos is a free digital platform designed for math teachers to engage students through calculators and interactive activities. These activities consist of multiple screens with tasks or prompts, tailored to the teacher's needs. The platform encourages students to make connections between real-life scenarios and math concepts, identify patterns, visualize math in different ways, and learn from mistakes in a safe environment.

Purpose:
Desmos aims to help students both learn and love math. It emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration in problem-solving, allowing students to explain their reasoning and share their thoughts.

Training Series Objectives:

• Introduce teachers to Desmos calculators used in standardized tests like the SAT and PSAT.
• Offer practical tips for integrating Desmos activities into lessons at all levels.
• Enhance elementary math teaching with short activities.
• Provide strategies to boost student engagement and deepen their understanding.
• Teach how to use Computation Layer, the coding tool that connects various activity elements for dynamic feedback.

Computation Layer is key to creating interactive, responsive activities, allowing teachers to customize content and connect different representations within an activity.

Format

A 7-part remote series running throughout the upcoming school year from 4-5 PM on each of the below dates.

Teacher Training Includes:

• Digital resource handbook (168 pages)

• Follow-up support via email and/or Zoom for questions teachers may have later after putting these new ideas in place

Cost

This event would usually be $239 per person but because of our MiSTEM partners sponsoring this event, members will pay $39 and non-members will pay $79!