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How to Learn Anything:
Watch these clips to gain a new perspective on Learning
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You can learn anything!
Science says your learning is not fixed. Through our mistakes is when we learn the most.
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Growing your mind
Your mental abilities are not fixed. Sal explains how your brain grows when you struggle with problems.
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The first 20 hours -- how to learn anything
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The major barriers to learning are emotional
1. Decontruct the skill.
2. Learn enough to self-correct.
3. Remove practice barriers.
4. Practice at least 20 hours.
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Have a Growth Mindset
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Understand how your abilities can be developed through this interivew with Carol Dweck
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Develop GRIT
This is a story about grit - and why it might just be the key to your success as a student.
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Brain Neuroplasticity
Our most complex organ is capable of changing throughout our lives. This inspiring animation demonstrates how we all have the ability to learn and change by rewiring our brains.
Favorite Math Apps & Programs
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MyMathLab - Program used for Math 110
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WileyPlus (Orion) - Program used for Math 175
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Marbleslides: Lines - Strengthens understanding of linear equations
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Marbleslides: Parabolas - Strengthens understanding of quadratic equations
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Desmos - free graphing calculator and math tool app to download
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Desmos Website Graphing Calculator - free online graphing calculator
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Algebra Touch - great way to experiment with solving equations
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Wolfram Alpha - solver app of math problems
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Wolfram Alpha Website - free online solver
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Sketch Explorer - free exploration to make sense of mathematical relationships
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Geometry Pad - useful tool for geometric
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Maple Player - free exploration of important mathematical situations
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Scratch Jr. - free coding app developed by MIT students
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Khan Academy - free math video lectures
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Math Solver - math problem practice
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Minds of Modern Math - IBM's historical account of mathematicians throughout history
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MyScript MathPad - free resource for typing mathematical expressions
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Sci Graph Calc - graphing calc (paid version will allow for matrices and solving/graphing implicit equations)
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Fractile Plus - free exploration of fractals (complex numbers)
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Kruis Tafels - free crossword multiplication app
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Classroom Dice - free 1 to 3 dice to roll
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Math Evolve - free app that is great to practice essetial arithmetic skills
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Motion Math: Zoom - free app that teachings number placement
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Division Touch - practices the traditional division algorithm
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GeoGebra - Amazing Dynamic Software
Favorite Learning Apps & Programs
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Canvas (Online classroom)
- OLI (Online Textbooks)
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Desmos Activity Builder (Real-time class activities)
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LessonNote (Collect data about the flow of a lesson and impact on students)
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Remote Mouse (Turn smartphone/tablet into computer mouse)
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AirServer/Smartboard (Presentation of student work)
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TeacherKit/ClassDojo (Seating Chart, Student Behavior, Homework Scores)
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Planbook (Lesson Plans)
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Stick Pick (Random Student Participation with Bloom's Question Stems)
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Evernote/Notability/Dragon Dictaion (Notes)
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Twitter/Flipboard/TeachingChannel (PLN and PD Articles)
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Google Drive/Dropbox/Box (File sharing)
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Google Voice/Remind (Safe Communication)
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Google Forms (Survey)
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CS-First (Computer Science Club)
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Educreations/Teach by Knowmia (Digital Whiteboard)
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LucidChart/Inspiration Maps/Venn (Flow Chart & Graphic Organizer)
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Kahoot/Nearpod/Socrative (Smartphones/Tablets become Clickers)
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ALEKS (Testing)
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Evernote/Google Drive (Portfolio)
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Symboloo (Bookmark Organization)
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Pebble Smartwatch (Timer countdown to switching class periods and end of class;Access smartphone: Evernote, Twitter, Schedule, Notifications, Calculator)
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Versal (Create Interactive Online Courses)
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Trello (Visual Organization of Lesson Ideas & Tasks)
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Voxer (Msg and Walkie-Talkie Team Communication)