The late night revisions were implemented. Every person that attended class successfully self-selected a group with similar collaboration tendencies and booked an interview time for next week. They traded contact information and spent over sixty minutes working together. The sound level in low numbered rooms was less than that in the higher numbered rooms, asContinue reading “October 21 Day 227: Collaboration Continuum”
Monthly Archives: October 2020
October 20 Day 226: Group Dynamics
I’m preparing to give the second round of group oral assessments next week . The feedback on the first experience showed general dissatisfaction with random groups. So I’m going to spend some time in class facilitating group formation—helping like minded students find their people. I’m asking students to decide what type of group they wantContinue reading “October 20 Day 226: Group Dynamics”
October 19 Day 225: Obsolete
I used to be cutting edge. I hyflexed my classroom when only a handful of people had professional Zoom accounts. I used our course management system for everything from communication to homework submission. I have been grading on an iPad for more than 8 years. In terms of technology, I’m not really doing things (much)Continue reading “October 19 Day 225: Obsolete”
October 18 Day 224: Meet My Nemesis
G.R.A.D.I.N.G. Protocols from Spring have been modified to safeguard my sanity. Across the board reductions has been taken (similar to what is happening in academic budgets. ) This formidable opponent remains two or three problems ahead of me at all times. I have yet to defeat my grading by completely clearly the decks for evenContinue reading “October 18 Day 224: Meet My Nemesis”
October 17 Day 223: Grow Together
What are the obstacles in your life? What is your approach to get past them? Outlast? Breakthrough? Tear down? Go around? Ignore? On this morning’s walk along the Chamber’s Bay shoreline, I realized there is another option. Grow together. Then proceed on your journey in partnership. As you are buffeted by the trials and tribulationsContinue reading “October 17 Day 223: Grow Together”
October 16 Day 222: How Did I Not Know About This?
Starting tomorrow there are three talks a day for 7 days to celebrate Martin Gardner’s legacy. The people they have lined-up are A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. And it’s all free. You do not have to be a mathematician to enjoy them—just curious and enjoy puzzles. Oh snap—that really means you are a mathematician. For more information visit theContinue reading “October 16 Day 222: How Did I Not Know About This?”
October 15 Day 221: How Do We Lead?
Mathematical Association of America’s Board of Directors met virtually. I had the pleasure of leading the kick-off activity. There is a tacit assumption that Board Member = Leader. But in fact, leadership has nothing to do with title, position, or authority. I really like Kevin Kruse’s definition: Leadership: A process of social influence that maximizesContinue reading “October 15 Day 221: How Do We Lead?”
October 14 Day 220: Not Limitless
I am so excited to bring you my first guest blogger for Math in the Time of Corona, Dr. Brandy Wiegers. She is an award winning Associate Professor at Central Washington University interested in supporting students’ mathematical exploration, the growth of Math Circles, and a broader national research on the impact of Math Circles. IContinue reading “October 14 Day 220: Not Limitless”
October 13 Day 219: Examining Exams
I participated in UW Seattle’s CTL Teaching Remotely Pop-Up on “Timed Exams and Alternatives” while giving a timed assessment in my Calculus II class. To be clear, the assessment became available Monday at 6 pm (after class was completed) and must be finished before Wednesday at 1:30 pm. Only two students were actually taking theContinue reading “October 13 Day 219: Examining Exams”
October 12 Day 218: Scientific Road Show
I miss attending events in person—talks, panels, conferences, board meetings, collaborative action network meetings, and even teaching class. I realize that I am able to participate MORE because by attending remotely, the travel time to different locations no longer factors in. You might think that is a good thing. But the lack of travel timeContinue reading “October 12 Day 218: Scientific Road Show”
Math Belongs to All of Us 