#108: How to Overcome “Dead Air Syndrome” Teaching Over Zoom - A Math Mentoring Moment

In this Math Mentoring Moment episode we speak with Marnie Geltman; a 6th grade math/science teacher from Queens, New York. Marnie shares how transitioning from an active and hands-on face to face classroom to a completely online model is killing engagement. Together we brainstorm how to deal with "Dead Air" fear on Zoom, how to get your students to take risks, and how to engage students while teaching strictly online. This is another Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through struggles and together we brainstorm possible next steps and strategies to overcome them. You’ll Learn: How to overcome "Dead Air Syndrome” while teaching over Zoom; How to eat the “Distance Learning Elephant”; How to get your students to take risks in your online classroom; How to engage students while teaching strictly online. Resources: https://makemathmoments.com/from-a-distance/ Episode 21 https://makemathmoments.com/episode21 5 Practices https://amzn.to/30KrMa8 Academy https://makemathmoments.com/academy Love the show? Text us your big takeaway! We’ve partnered with them to help bring more collaborative learning into classrooms. Whether you’re supporting one class or math instruction across multiple schools, find the right way to get started at wipebook.com/mathmoments. Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don’t want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.