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#73: It’s not about tech, it’s about good teaching: An Interview with Cathy Yenca.
From Making Math Moments That Matter · Hosted by Kyle Pearce
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In this episode of Making Math Moments That Matter: Cathy Yenca is a middle school teacher from Austin, Texas who has been leading the charge in effective math teaching pedagogy and effective use of technology in math class. The Mathy Cathy blog is a go-to spot not only because she routinely shares great resources and reflections, but because she is constantly sharing interesting ways to use technology to help her formatively assess students on an ongoing basis and to give her students a voice in math class. You’ll…
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Cathy Yenca is a middle school teacher from Austin, Texas who has been leading the charge in effective math teaching pedagogy and effective use of technology in math class. The Mathy Cathy blog is a go-to spot not only because she routinely shares great resources and reflections, but because she is constantly sharing interesting ways to use technology to help her formatively assess students on an ongoing basis and to give her students a voice in math class. You’ll Learn: How to effectively use technology in your math class. How technology can be a hindrance to learning and how you can overcome those obstacles. How you can avoid tech-overwhelm so you can do what matters most. What the focus of using tech should be and what it shouldn’t be. Resources: Seeking Students Who Hide [Socrative] The Way Digital Tools Are Used Can Make A Difference NCTM Article: Mathy Cathy Blog Using Keynote To Explore Math Relationships [iBooks] Cathy’s Shadowcon Talk www.Knowledgehook.com @mathycathy Teacher.desmos.com Nearpod Socrative 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.