Virtual Learning Network

I think it would be great to start a thread sharing what we all learnt at the NZAMT14 Conference workshops. There were plenty of really worthwhile workshops on various aspects of e-learning and BYOD in maths. What did you learn? What are you...

It's our last #MathchatNZ this Thursday, 8:30pm. Vote for your topic here.

WEBINAR: Supporting Secondary maths through digital technologies, Wednesday 20 August, 3.45 – 4.45pm     Audience: Junior Secondary teachers  Please note | Descriptor change: Have you considered Flipping your Maths...

#mathschatnz is taking place again on Thursday at 8:30pm. Vote for your theme here. If you are not a twitter user, now may be a good time to join in and make connections with mathematics educators from across New Zealand and further a field. Also,...

Hi there, just asking on behalf, are students able to use Google Sheets for NCEA Maths and Statistics or is it not offering enough functionality? Many thanks in advance!

Hi there, For anyone interested in joining a nationwide community of teachers, tonight is the first #mathschatnz chat on twitter. Born out of the fortnightly #edchatnz, this will be an open forum for discussing themes in New Zealand's mathematics...

Hi, We are just about to begin BYOD for our Year 9's at BHS and are looking at blended e-learning ideas for Mathematics. I have started a google doc of possible ideas of using e-learning with classes. If anyone would like to contribute  then...

How about starting a twitter # for this VLN? something like #mathstatsVLN?

Hi folks I'm HOD Maths at lincoln High school (Christchurch). Have you seen this TED talk video? http://www.ted.com/talks/conrad_wolfram_teaching_kids_real_math_with_computers.html With kids starting to do more BYOD I'm seeing more students who...

Hi, I am putting together resources I have created on Graph transformations into a Geogebrabook. Feel free to use: http://www.geogebratube.org/material/show/id/107122 Any feedback gratefully received. I am using is with my Year 12 class for...

An awesome tool for students to use for homework, revision, testing and engaging. easy to set up for your classes at all levels and already has hundreds of ready made resources. students can use in multiple subjects. zondle.com

I have started investigating Geogebratube both for using resources that others have placed there and for placing my own resources there. One I found useful for low ability 10's to revise/practice coordinates in 4 quadrants...

If you haven't discovered Socrative quiz maker, I would suggest you give it a go. http://socrative.com/ I used it today with a year 10 low ability class today with individual and group "Space Race" quizzes. (The boys loved the competitive nature...

Hi all, Does any one know of any apps (preferably free!) that can be used to graph data on tablet computers (ipad, android, any other)? Google Drive Spreadsheets also seem very limiting and not user friendly on tablets.  Thanks

Any ideas out there for good whiteboard software for tablets? I'm looking at a surface pro running windows 8.

Hi, thought I should finally get around to uploading the presentation from the conference! Here's the Prezi to which I spoke in my workshop. All other resources that I showed in the workshop are already uploaded (let me know if I missed...

Hi Yesterday I had fun adding talking avatars into my Moodle site and thought I would share the link http://www.voki.com/

Hi I am trying to get the ball rolling for a teacher of senior Mathematics who is looking for possibilities for using ICTs to support the learning in his senior mathematics classes (NCEA Levels 2 and 3) .  Would anyone be able to give examples...

I'm interested to see how you guys use QR codes in your Maths teaching. So far I've used them on the projector for BYOD students to quickly get onto a page I need them to access, and on worksheets for students to look up helpful video tutorials etc...

Hi Folkes I was emailed this information. Could be an interesting opportunity for this group. I guess email the address down the bottom We are happy to announce our first virtual conference for education: Wolfram Technology for STEM Education!...