Math Podcasts

Please see below for my math podcast reviews:

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Title:  Flipped Learning and Singapore
Author: Craig Barton
Address: http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/TES-Maths-Podcast-7-Flipped-Learning-and-amp-Singapore-6328575/
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This podcast is all about the idea of flipped learning or a flipped classroom. It’s where the lecture actually happens at home by the use of technology (Youtube videos). Instead of homework where students practice what was done in class, students prepare for the lesson that will be happening the next day by watching videos of the lecture. In terms of mathematics education (they give the example of learning about the area of a circle), the student could watch the lecture at home, come in and practice a few questions, and then have a lot of time for interactive and meaningful mathematics lessons where they generate their own knowledge, advance their own learning, and are using language objectives. The teacher can focus on inquiry-based questions, allowing group work, etc. I really like the idea of a flipped classroom. I have a Flip camera and use Schooltube to upload videos of myself all the time. I can really see myself doing this. My only concern would be making sure all students had a computer and access to internet at home.

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Title:  How to Teach Multiplication Facts
Author: Peter Price
Address: http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/TES-Maths-Podcast-7-Flipped-Learning-and-amp-Singapore-6328575/
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Peter goes over multiplication facts and strategies for helping students solidify multiplication. Although this podcasts shows the different math strategies needed to multiply each number, starting with 2x, I did not learn a lot of new ways to go about teaching these strategies. He does use ten frames, which is a great visual for students to use when doing multiplication. Instead of showing and demonstrating the strategies, he does a lot of talking. It is hard for me to follow, since I am a very visual person.

Science Podcasts

Hi everyone! I have included two links to science podcasts that I have reviewed. Please feel free to check them out!

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Title: Making Connections Between Home, School, and Science
Author: Lab Out Loud- Brian
Address: http://laboutloud.com/2013/03/episode-93-making-connections-between-home-school-and-science/#play
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“Miss Science” Sherri Smith Dodgson, a former elementary school teacher, talks to the hosts about involving females in science and building their confidence. She also discusses involving science in and out of the elementary school, having a “science night” and a spring “science festival.” She believes that we do not have enough elementary school teachers who are passionate in science, and that many elementary teachers and parents are not comfortable with science. Science is often put on the back burner and not addressed by the end of the day. With common core, she believes it will be integrated back into the curriculum and tied into other subject areas. She talks about integrating hands-on approach in science. She gave some ideas of science parties she hosts for kids and incorporates literature. For example, she hosted a “Suesserific party” where she teaches Dr. Suess and the Lorax, being eco-friendly, students created Dr. Suess hats using recycled material. For One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish she did a lesson on chromatography, and for Bartholemew and the Oobleck the kids made slime and talked about solids and liquids. This podcasts has great ideas for getting kids excited about science in and out of the classroom.

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Title:  BBC’s Bang Goes the Theory
Author: Lab Out Loud- Brian
Address: http://laboutloud.com/2013/02/episode-91-bbcs-bang-goes-the-theory/
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In this podcast, the host talks with Yan Wong, the host of Bang Goes the Theory. I had never heard of this show before, but I watched a few episodes and I see that kids would really love watching these short science videos. It reminds me of Bill Nye the Science Guy, new age! The short videos inspire kids to get involved in science and are appropriate for using in the classroom. The website for this show also contains lots of activities and support materials for hands-on science experiments.

Strategies in Action: 2013 EL Summer Camp

Teaching Math and Science to ELLs

Over the last few weeks I had the opportunity to work with a wonderful group of EL students at the Shelby County EL summer camp. I tried to implement many strategies that I learned about in EESL 650 at UAB.

One important aspect I remember from class is that language must be embedded into the lesson, providing students with ample opportunities to practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. 

Math and science concepts can be integrated among many subjects. This summer I worked to integrate some math lessons into my social studies and science lessons. One particular lesson involved learning about conservation and the Redwood forest.

A museum walk on the Redwood forest, students stop and jot the most shocking fact they can find.

Students learn about "diameter" and simulate the diameter of a Sequoia tree in the Redwood forest

The Window of the World realia box is filled with items related to the day's lesson.
Students enter the classroom and discuss what they believe the lesson will be about for that day.

We also did a lesson on the Huntsville Space and Rocket Center, a landmark in Alabama. Students learned about the center and how you can go through simulated space camp. Students learned about missions and created their own mission patch. They also watched videos of how astronauts have to eat in space because of absence of gravity. Students simulated making an orange "Tang" drink as if they were in space.

Students drink their "space" drink during astronaut training

Directions are key for EL students, using technology to model and guide students will lower the affective filter.