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=Week 1: Multiple Representations... of Us=

toc The topic of this week is Multiple Representations. I can't find a good mathematics education article about the topic on Wikipedia, which is a shame. Based on what we put together this week, we will make a Wikipedia article next week.


 * The objective** of Week 1 is to get to know one another and to start using some of the course's tools and technologies in the context of multiple representations. At the end of the week, class members should be able to name major representations used in secondary mathematics, create several comments and posts about the topic, and participate in online communities where the topic can be discussed.

The main technology tools this week are blogs, email groups, live webinars, online videos and wikis.

Audio Introduction
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The class live meetings happen three times a week, one of them required, the other two recommended for doing weekly tasks together. During these times, we will meet in [|the virtual room (Wimba)]. You are welcome to invite colleagues and friends to this open room, if they are interested in participating. You can also use the room for class collaboration outside of these hours.


 * Monday July 12th 7-8pm** community study and Q&A hour
 * Wednesday July 14th 8-9pm** weekly class discussion
 * Friday July 16th 8-9am** community study and Q&A hour

There are nine required tasks and two bonus tasks this week.

Musical Interlude
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Task Grids: 9 Tasks Total
Task Grids are the way to report on finishing tasks, and a tool of communication among class members. Once you join this wiki and are approved (task 1-1), you can click EDIT in the top right corner, add your name or alias to the grids, and then add links (urls) of your task items. For items that don't have a url, just write "done."

Tasks 1-1, 1-2 and 1-3
Join our public wiki ([|link]) You may need to create a Wikispaces account. You will be prompted to do so.
 * || **1-1**

NEW Step-by-step instructions (thank you, Sam!) || **1-2** Join our email groupmedia type="custom" key="6521353" || **1-3** After you join the email group and are approved, send your introduction to the group. To do so, email ed526b@googlegroups.com Write a bit about yourself, professionally and personally. You can also reply to other people's introductions. ||
 * MariaD || [] || done ||  ||
 * KateG || http://www.wikispaces.com/user/view/KateGillin || done || done ||
 * EthanL || [] || done || done ||
 * GRice || [] || done || done ||
 * Peterhorn33 || http://www.wikispaces.com/user/view/Peterhorn33 || done || done ||
 * RStock || [] || done || done ||
 * Al_J_Williams || http://ajlwilliams.wikispaces.com/ || done || done ||
 * aheleniak || http://www.wikispaces.com/user/view/aheleniak || done || done ||
 * Doug Snyder || [] || done || done ||
 * GraceA || [] || done || done ||
 * Paul McDowell || [] || done || done ||
 * Sam Morrison || http://sammorrison.wikispaces.com || done || done ||
 * Rick Sheffler || http://sheffler3363.wikispaces.com/ || done || done ||

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Tasks 1-4 and 1-5
Make a blog if you do not have one. Use any service you like. For example, if you use [|WordPress], click the Sign Up Now button to start. If you already have a blog, you can keep using it for the course work. || **1-5** Make a post on your blog. Name 5 goals of secondary math ed you consider most important. This will help others in the course to get to know you better: next week, people will comment on your post. Create a visual representation of their relative importance as a pie chart and insert into your blog post. [|How to insert images into WordPress]. ||
 * || **1-4**
 * MariaD || [] ||  ||
 * KateG || [] || [] ||
 * EthanL || [] || [] ||
 * GRice || [] || [] ||
 * Peterhorn33 || [] || [] ||
 * RStock || [|http://bobbo1.wordpress.com] || [] ||
 * Al_J_Williams || [|http://ajw0812.wordpress.com] || [] ||
 * aheleniak || [|http://teachy79.wordpress.com] || [] ||
 * Doug Snyder || [] || [] ||
 * GraceA || [|http://gk1as.wordpress.com] || [] ||
 * Paul McDowell || [] || [] ||
 * Sam Morrison || http://semhouston1.wordpress.com || [] ||
 * Rick Sheffler || [] || [] ||

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Tasks 1-6 and 1-7
Find an online source explaining the significance of multiple representations in math ed. Any journal or conference article about multiple representations will probably explain what they are, as well. Respond to the source, either in comments there (if the source allows comments) or on your blog. Link to the source and (if separate) your response here. Here are a few likely places to find this information, though you can look anywhere: Find a blog, forum or ning discussion that has to do with multiple representations in mathematics. Leave a substantial comment, contributing something relevant to the discussion. You may need to register. //Bonus task: follow links of other class members and reply to one or more of their comments//
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 * [|Google Scholar]
 * [|Google web search]
 * [|YouTube search] || **1-7**

Here are a few searches that bring relevant results: My response: || [] (requires sign-in, but this ning is worth it) || My Response:[] || http://www.ioste2008.org/109/how-can-instructional-technology-make-teaching-and-learning-more-effective-in-the-schools || My Response: [] || [] || My Response: [] || [] || http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT4jrL71qJY, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maJxVojUIaw My response: [] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGLTJw0GSxk (another video I watched) || [] || Response: [] || http://www.ioste2008.org/112/a-new-challenge-for-teachers-encouraging-girls-in-science-math-and-it-related-studies-and-careers/comment-page-1#comment-78 [] || My response: [] || [] || My response:[] || [] || My response: [] || [] "Examining Math Manipulatives" Post || My response [] ||  || McDowell || [] || [] || My Response: [] || [] ||
 * [|Google Blog Search: math "multiple representations"]; also try substituting "maths" - British, "mathematics" or "algebra," "geometry," and so on
 * [|Math Forum search] (warning: frequent math wars) ||
 * MariaD || Source: [|Multiple representations in GeoGebra]
 * Peterhorn33 || Source: http://eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/search/detailmini.jsp?_nfpb=true&_&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=ED413184&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=no&accno=ED413184
 * RStock || Source:http://ezproxy.arcadia.edu:2074/html/webscript.html:%3Asessionid=fsapp8-34670-gbkselye-k701si:sessionid=fsapp8-34670-gbkselye-k701si:
 * EthanL || Source: [|http://www.shodor.org/interactivate]
 * aheleniak || http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=4c5SunC5Lbs&feature=related,
 * AlWilliams || Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9JL-n9F-co&feature=related
 * Doug Snyder || Source: [|www.pictorialmath.com]
 * GraceA || Source:http://www2.ups.edu/community/tofu/lev1f/conframe.htm
 * KateG || source: http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all~content=a739081805
 * Sam Morrison || []
 * Paul
 * Gail Rice || My Source: @http://www.pictorialmath.com/updates_downloads/PresenterGuide.ppt

**Tasks 1-8 and 1-9**
Attend the live class meeting on Wednesday. //Bonus task: attend community study hours on Monday and/or Friday// || **1-9** Attend one or more of the following live events happening online this week. Follow links for instructions on how to use platforms. You can add other events to this list. They must be free, open to everybody, and recorded. Say what alias you used to participate, if it's not your name. Briefly reflect on the event in your blog. Constructive criticism is especially helpful for event organizers. The blog post needs to link to the event's page.
 * || **1-8**

Math ed events:
 * [|GeoGebra workshop] July 12th 11am
 * Math 2.0 weekly webinar BLOCK fest July 14th 9:30pm
 * #mathchat Twitter event July 15th, 7:30pm
 * GeoGebra workshop July 17th 11am ([|link to enter]) (link to the description)

Classroom 2.0 general ed webinars: My blog reflection: || My Blog reflection: [] || Reflection; [] || Reflection: [] || [] || [] || McDowell || Attended Wednesday evening Wimba class. || I got a late start and schedule conflicts kept me from catching the live webinars. ||
 * [|Moving a biology class online] July 12th 1pm
 * [|Collaborative teacher training] July 13th 9pm
 * [|Learning in 3d virtual worlds] July 14th 1pm
 * [|The founder of EDU 2.0], a free LMS July 15th, 8pm ||
 * MariaD || Attended Monday, Wednesday and Friday. || Events I chose: #mathchat and Math 2.0 weekly
 * Peterhorn33 || Will attend wed meeting. Cannot attend this Friday because I am the Best man in my friends wedding and will be attending the rehearsal at that time. || Event I chose: Collaborative Teacher Training (July 13th 9pm)
 * RStock || will attend Wed and Fri sessions. Attended Mon. session || Event I chose, Math 2.0 Webinar BLOCK fest
 * EthanL || Attended Wed class and part of Friday. || Reflections: [] ||
 * aheleniak || Attended Wed session || [|The founder of EDU 2.0], a free LMS July 15th, 8pm
 * AlWilliams || Attended Wed event || Collaborative Teacher Training (July 13th 9pm)
 * Doug Snyder || Attended Mon & Wed events || Participated in Wed Blockfest event and updated my blog accordingly
 * KateG || Blogged in response to the Wed. live chat; attended the Fri. morning community study hours. [] || I chose the Geogebra workshop, July 17th: [] ||
 * GraceA || wed and fri sessions || [|ArtConnected interdisciplinary] tool Tapped In chat Wednesday July 21st 7pm ||
 * Sam Morrison || Attended the Wednesday session ||  ||
 * Paul
 * Gail Rice ||  || I attended the #mathchat. ||

Task Dependency Map
This map is made with [|Bubbl.us] It shows dependencies of tasks from the above grids. For example, you first need to register for the email group (task 1-2) and then send your introduction to the group (task 1-3). LIVE tasks have particular times. START task is something you should probably do first thing on Monday!

Voice explanation about tasks:

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