Strengthening Your Students' MATH Learning and Engagement with DESMOS ACTIVITIES (Grades 6-12) Presented by Andy Malbouef Outstanding Mathematics Teacher and Presenter

Specifically Designed for Grades 6-12 Mathematics Teachers: Teachers of General Math, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics; Math Curriculum Coordinators and Administrators

• Practical ways to enhance your math instruction using FREE Desmos Activities
• Innovative ways to create and use Computation Layer in grades 6-12 math lessons
• Classroom-tested lessons and tips to increase students' levels of mathematical understanding
• Receive an extensive Desmos Activities Digital Resource Handbook and online access to videos, how-to guides, links and resources presented in the seminar

Practical Ideas and Strategies

This seminar is specially designed for secondary mathematics teachers who want to more deeply engage their students with visualization and conceptualization of key math concepts using free Amplify Classroom (formerly called Desmos Classroom) Activities. Experienced secondary level math teacher Andy Malbouef will share practical, classroom-proven ways to build greater conceptual understanding using the Amplify Classroom Activities platform. A strong emphasis will be placed on using Computation Layer in engaging activities, and also helping participants create their own Computation Layer through several build-along activities. Whether you are new to using Desmos Activities, an experienced user, or anywhere in between, you'll leave this seminar with numerous practical ideas you can use immediately to enhance your math instruction. This unique seminar will focus exclusively on Desmos Activities and will equip participants with many ideas they can use immediately.

Ten Key Benefits of Attending

1. Strengthen Your Math Instruction with FREE Desmos Activities
   Learn what every middle and high school math teacher needs to know about fully utilizing Desmos Activities in their math instruction
2. Increase Student Motivation
   Explore engaging activities that spark student interest through curiosity and exploration of key math concepts
3. Utilize Lessons with Built-in Computation Layer to Add Interactivity and Increase Feedback
   Computation Layer is the tissue that connects exploratory components in an activity … Discover how this can be used to deepen student understanding
4. Create Your Own Computation Layer
   Learn basic Computation Layer implementation, a tool to help you boost your students' learning
5. Learn How to Create Lessons to Fit Your Specific Curriculum Needs
   Not finding activities specific to your desired lesson? Learn how to create your own Desmos Activities to fit your specific math curriculum
6. Strengthen Your Students' Math Vocabulary
   Get students using the math vocabulary they are expected to know using partner Polygraphs and prompting their written responses in Desmos Activities using simple Computation Layer
7. Help Your Students Develop a Growth Mindset for Math Learning
   Design opening screens to allow students to connect with prior knowledge, build into newer concepts and finish with challenges to strengthen mathematical understanding
8. Use Desmos Activities Features to Explore Key Math Concepts
   Discover the benefits of multiple modes of representation, with and without the use of Computation Layer
9. Utilize Desmos Activities Cohesively with Google Classroom and Created Classes
   Make your workflow and organization more efficient by directly tying Desmos Activities to your Google Classroom or created classes in Desmos … Learn easy-to-implement strategies that will greatly enhance your math instruction
10. Extensive Desmos Activities Digital Handbook and Online Access to Videos, How-to Guides, and Links to Resources Presented in the Seminar
    You'll receive an extensive digital resource handbook packed with ideas, suggestions, and step-by-step instructions for using Desmos Activities to enhance your math instruction

Outstanding Strategies You Can Use Immediately

Here's what you'll learn:

• Practical strategies for making best use of Amplify (formerly Desmos Classroom) Activities to enhance math instruction and student engagement
• How to access premade Desmos Activities you can easily incorporate into your own curriculum
• How to copy, modify, and use Desmos Activities with Computation Layer
• How to create slides using your own Computation Layer, developed in a build-along process
• Proven Desmos Activities well suited for all levels of math instruction
• Innovative ways to utilize Desmos Activities cohesively with Google Classroom or created classes in Desmos to greatly enhance your math instruction
• Proven ways to find, create, and share collections of Desmos Activities
• Timesaving tips for incorporating multiple component types, including dynamic graphs, tables, sketches, geometry, ordered lists, Polypads, Marbleslides, and more
• How to create your own Desmos Activities to fit specific needs
• How to help your students create a collaborative mindset by engaging and interacting with Desmos Activities
• Ways to use interpretive feedback, allowing students to evaluate their responses

A Message From Your Seminar Leader

Dear Colleague:

As secondary math educators, getting our students authentically motivated and engaged in learning mathematics can be challenging! Are you tired of students asking, "When are we going to use this?" or "Will this be on the test?" Do your students fear making mistakes or being viewed as "dumb" in front of peers if their answers are not correct? Have you tried using handheld graphing calculators only to find students get bogged down knowing which buttons to push or what syntax to use? What I find so exciting about Desmos Activities is that they have the power to greatly enhance our math instruction and help us address these and so many other challenges we face.

I've specifically designed this seminar based on my 32 years as a secondary math teacher. We will only focus on Desmos Activities, with a healthy portion of the seminar devoted to Computation Layer, making this a unique PD opportunity. This won't be theoretical: I practice what I preach, and you will experience Desmos Activities from a math teacher's perspective. I'm excited to share with you how to make best use of free Desmos Activities to greatly enhance your math instruction.

I invite you to join me for a day filled with practical ways to increase your students' understanding of key math concepts using Desmos Activities. I look forward to meeting you at the seminar and exploring together how we can significantly increase student engagement using Desmos Activities.

Sincerely,
Andy Malbouef

P.S. You will receive my Desmos Activities digital resource handbook packed with practical resources and instructions. Whether you are brand new to Desmos, an experienced user, or anywhere in between, this day is for you!

Who Should Attend

Grades 6-12 Mathematics Teachers: Teachers of General Math, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, Math Curriculum Coordinators and Administrators

About BER Live Online Events

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• Outstanding Instructors
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Special Benefits of Attending

Extensive Desmos Activities Digital Resource Handbook
You will receive an extensive digital resource handbook giving you access to countless strategies. The handbook includes:

• Step-by-step instructions for using all elements of the Desmos Activities platform
• Screenshots showing specific parts of the teacher dashboard with tips on maximizing student learning
• Suggested strategies for creating your own activities from scratch to meet specific needs
• Multiple examples of Computation Layer concepts to spice up your activities
• Links to other resources and social media connections to further your professional development

For in-person seminars, registrants will also receive a printed copy of the resource handbook as long as their registration is received in the BER office at least 15 calendar days before the event.

Semester Credit Option
Up to four graduate level professional development credits are available with an additional fee and completion of follow-up practicum activities. Details for direct enrollment with University of Massachusetts Global, a nonprofit affiliate, will be available at this program.

Meet Inservice Requirements
Participants of both the Live Online Seminar and those completing the Recorded Version online can receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify five continuing education hours. State CEUs are available for both versions of the course. For specific details, visit www.ber.org/ceus.

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