Erica Christolear

@TaylorHargis9 @KernCMC @Mathgarden I agree that education should foster happiness. It is true that students are being pushed very hard to learn all the material in order to do well on a test. Once that test is taken, they are asked to quickly move on to the next concept, possibly without complete understanding.

@KernCMC @Mathgarden Education should be a place where students can find their own happiness without having to always meet standards. For instance, standardized tests are being pushed so hard to cram in information, but students never truly grasp all the material to carry on to the next grade.

Q3: What should be the purpose of education and schooling? Why? What role should standardized tests play? #kerncmc #KernMathRecess #EDEL5200 #MathRecess @Mathgarden

@KernCMC @Mathgarden There are several lessons that can be learned from Finland's education system. They are more concerned with student happiness, play, and exploration rather than test scores and homework. They offer diverse fields of study with the goal that students perform well in all. #EDEL5200

Q4: Watch the video below. What are the main lessons we can learn from Finland’s education system? #kerncmc #KernMathRecess #EDEL5200 #MathRecess @Mathgarden youtube.com/watch?v=4-Dcjw…

@DEAFinitelyJT @KernCMC @Mathgarden I never thought about it either! Teachers should expect that every student will succeed in class and have high standards for each and every one of them! Teachers should not predetermine that some students will fail. I agree that it does not promote a positive learning environment

@KernCMC @Mathgarden After reading the "Grades are for Onions" chapter I was shocked that I had never really thought about grading on a curve, is just predetermining some of your students will fail. Mind blowing. This does not promote a positive learning environment.

Q2: Grades, rankings, & grading on the curve are traditions heavily embedded in the U.S. Are these practices useful when creating a positive learning environment where collaboration, growth, & productive struggle exist? #kerncmc #KernMathRecess #EDEL5200 #MathRecess @Mathgarden

@KernCMC @Mathgarden Learning is the purpose for teaching students. An education system that emphasizes learning over grades would provide students will a better math experience. Grades are for sorting, not for encouraging. Most teachers in ungraded settings report a rise in understanding. #EDEL5200

Q1: Chris describes an "education world that truly values playfulness, experimentation, & accomplishment over assessment, labels, & separation." How can this education world provide a better maths experience for students? #kerncmc #KernMathRecess #EDEL5200 #MathRecess @Mathgarden

@JMullich @KernCMC @Mathgarden @MathRecess I agree that patience is much needed. I feel that students no longer find enjoyment in struggling to solve a problem. They want it done right then and there and give up too soon. We definitely need to teach our students independence and patience. These traits will be beneficial.

Q1: In “Scrapes and Bruises,”@Mathgarden and Dr. Brownell remind us how play shapes who we are. How can playing with maths shape the person we become? #kerncmc #KernMathRecess #EDEL5200 #MathRecess

@KernCMC @Mathgarden We should select math problems for our students that are challenging and fun. We should allow them to make their own discoveries and allow them to struggle. We should teach them to value the problem and give them good experiences that engage their curiosity. #EDEL5200

Q4: How can we “wake up” the true love for mathematics that is dormant in our students at home and at school? #kerncmc #KernMathRecess #EDEL5200 #MathRecess @Mathgarden

@GamezSeena @KernCMC @Mathgarden Hi Seena, I agree that games can create fun memories with math. All of those games are great ideas and I think should definitely be utilized, at home or even in the classroom! I feel Monopoly could be very beneficial because it can help students in everyday life (counting money)

@KernCMC @Mathgarden Games that can promote better mathematical memories for our students to play with friends and family is Uno, or chutes and ladders, monopoly, and yahtzee (which is also great for subitizing). #EDEL5200 #mathrecess

Q3: What are some games that can promote better mathematical memories among our students, friends, and families? #kerncmc #KernMathRecess #EDEL5200 #MathRecess @Mathgarden

@KernCMC @Mathgarden Instruction that is integrated, play-based,and multi sensory captures children's imagination. Play is important to healthy brain development and can help students enjoy math. Students should be given a deeper understanding of math versus passive approaches. #EDEL5200

Q1: Why is it so important to replace “passive approaches of learning mathematics (seat work, worksheets, scripted programs, and rote learning)” with play? #kerncmc #KernMathRecess #EDEL5200 #MathRecess @Mathgarden

@KernCMC A mathematically proficient student makes sense of problems and perseveres in solving them, attends to precision, and can reason abstractly and quantitatively. Math Recess can help with proficiency by altering mindsets; it delivers the idea that math is for everyone. #EDEL5200

Q5: What is a mathematically proficient student? How can #MathRecess help educators and students become mathematically proficient? #kerncmc #KernMathRecess #EDEL5200

@JanetteOntiver3 @teachsci8 @EddiesClass @Tech_Buddha @Doctor2pi @Ststansberry Hi Janette, I agree that students should be trained to use computers and softwares because technology is the future and is becoming critical. Students having access to computers is also very important.

@teachsci8 @EddiesClass @Tech_Buddha @Doctor2pi @Ststansberry A4) First, I believe students should be trained on how to use computers and the software. Second, it's important for ALL students to have access to technology. Lastly, every student needs to be accommodated, this includes their learning style. #csubTEd #csubedte4200 @Tech_Buddha

Hi y’all. Here is question #4. Don’t forget our hashtag #csubted & start your answer with A4) @EddiesClass @Tech_Buddha @Doctor2pi @Ststansberry

@Eriiicaca @teachsci8 @EddiesClass @Tech_Buddha @Doctor2pi @Ststansberry Hi Erica, I think it is a great idea to introduce programs/software's at an early age. They will become more comfortable with these programs and can lead to future success as they grow older!

@teachsci8 @EddiesClass @Tech_Buddha @Doctor2pi @Ststansberry A4) I think a great way to do this is by showing them what great things can be created with technology! I think allowing them to create a power point presentation or something along those lines, would be a great experience and foster creativity! #CSUBted @Tech_Buddha

@Eriiicaca @Tech_Buddha @Doctor2pi @EddiesClass @teachsci8 @Ststansberry Hi Erica, I agree that email is very important to facilitate collaboration. It is a great way to communicate, along with many other different methods or websites.

Q3 for this week’s Twitter Slow Chat is ready to go!! ▶️ Make sure you begin your response with A3 ▶️ Include the hashtags #CSUBted & #csubedte4200 ▶️ Tag your professor @Doctor2pi @EddiesClass @teachsci8 @Tech_Buddha @Ststansberry

@GoodDayEmiline @Tech_Buddha @Doctor2pi @EddiesClass @teachsci8 @Ststansberry Hi, I agree that websites like ClassDojo allow you to keep track of students and contact parents. That is a great example. It is a great way to collaborate with parents and keep parents involved!

@Tech_Buddha @Doctor2pi @EddiesClass @teachsci8 @Ststansberry A3) Technology is very useful in collaboration between students, schools and community. Websites like Classdojo allow you to keep track of students and also contact parents, while other websites like Google docs help students collaborate with eachother. #CSUBTED #csubedte4200

@Tech_Buddha @Doctor2pi @EddiesClass @teachsci8 @Ststansberry A3) Technology can facilitate collaboration among everyone stated in many ways. A fundamental requirement for collaboration is communication. Technology can facilitate such by websites, blogs, email, presentations, and apps. #CSUBted #csubedte4200 @Tech_Buddha

@cassieesnoz @Ststansberry @Doctor2pi @EddiesClass @teachsci8 @Tech_Buddha Hi Cassie, That is great you feel more tech savvy and that your prezi project helped with that. I have never created a prezi but feel that I probably should!

Q2 Twitter slow chat started! Make sure you respond with A2) before your response. Don’t forget to tag #CSUBted. #csubedte4200, @Doctor2pi , @EddiesClass , @teachsci8 , @Tech_Buddha @Ststansberry

@hollynnlea66 @Ststansberry @Doctor2pi @EddiesClass @teachsci8 @Tech_Buddha Hi Hollynn, That seems like a really cool school project! It also sounds like you used a good amount of technology!

@Ststansberry @Doctor2pi @EddiesClass @teachsci8 @Tech_Buddha My favorite project in school was any project we had to film. We used video cameras from the yearbook class to film music videos for my government class in high school. #CSUBTEd #csubedte4200 @EddiesClass @teachsci8 @Tech_Buddha @Ststansberry

@Ststansberry @Doctor2pi @EddiesClass @teachsci8 @Tech_Buddha A2) One of my favorite memories throughout my school experience, was teaching at a school for my art class. We had to create an art lesson and make a slideshow presentation and present it to the students! . #CSUBted @Tech_Buddha

@cassieesnoz @Doctor2pi @EddiesClass @teachsci8 @Tech_Buddha @Ststansberry Hi Cassie, I agree that is has been really great learning how to create and add to our own websites! When I saw we would be making our own website, I was really worried, but it was fairly simple and will be useful in our futures!

@NicholeD16 @Doctor2pi @EddiesClass @teachsci8 @Tech_Buddha @Ststansberry Hi Nichole, I also found Google to be extremely important and helpful. I now feel more comfortable using google docs and forms. This class has been very helpful in regards to showing us more resources.

@Doctor2pi @EddiesClass @teachsci8 @Tech_Buddha @Ststansberry A1) My favorite technology resource is anything Google related. For example, Google docs, forms, classroom, etc. That list could go on forever! EDTE 4200 has introduced me to a lot of those resources. I love how the programs are easy to use and so teacher friendly. #CSUBted