Mathematics and Computer Science Teacher going to bat for Web 2.0.
Posted in Blog, Classroom Website, Computer Science, Math, Scribe, Tablet PC, Teaching, Video on Jul 21st, 2008
Going into my third year of teaching, I would like to thank all of the avid blog readers for taking the time to discuss issues relating to Math, AP Computer, Education, and Web 2.0. It is quite a motivating feeling when I know that others are reading the material and expanding on the ideas of [...]
Posted in Computer Science, General, Math, Tablet PC, Teaching on Jun 13th, 2008
The world of teaching has found me doing my different things in my spare time. Here are just a few…
Taking Graduate Courses as I attempt to build up toward my MA+ levels on the pay scale
Taking and helping with a training on SMART Notebook software, SMART Boards, SMART Senteos, and Tablet PC
Rearranging my office at [...]
Posted in Classroom Website, Math, Teaching on Mar 23rd, 2008
This year, I have made a concerted effort to use more videos in my Algebra II and Pre-Calculus classes; however, the best source of videos is blocked at school. I have had to download the videos from YouTube using ZamZar.com. ZamZar is a great service for anyone who is interested in downloading YouTube videos in [...]
Posted in Classroom Website, Math, Teaching on Feb 25th, 2008
During this entire school year, I have been adjusting to the fact that I am now being treated as a mathematics teacher, and not a computer teacher. I have a great comfort with computer courses; however, I have a real passion for mathematics. Due to my Web 2.0 prowess, I had to find a way [...]
Posted in Computer Science, Math, Teaching on Dec 28th, 2007
Like many fellow AP Computer Science teachers, I like to hammer on concepts and then allow the students to program. Often, after learning a new concept, we work through an example as a class. For example, after learning about arrays, we go through an example of counting the total for each letter in the alphabet. [...]
Posted in Blog, Computer Science, Math, Teaching on Dec 23rd, 2007
I am publishing this using the new version of Windows Live Writer. It was really difficult to install and I’m not convinced it is installed correctly at this point. With that being said, I really like the interface; therefore, I’m giving it a chance. Here are the issues I have been having with the [...]
Posted in Blog, Computer Science, Math, Tablet PC, Teaching on Aug 16th, 2007
As I have in the past, I am going to involve a content management system which allows me to utilize many great tools. However, this year I am switching to Moodle despite my love for Drupal. The advancements of DrupalED are just not enough compared to the many features of a moodle. [...]
Posted in Blog, Classroom Website, Computer Science, General, Math, Teaching, Wiki on Jul 1st, 2007
On Saturday, I was at Jacobs Field to watch the Cleveland Indians play the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The Indians pitching ace, CC Sabathia, is now 12-2 after an 8-6 Indians victory. The Devil Rays made it interesting in the 9th inning when Rafael Perez gave up 3 runs in the bottom of the ninth [...]
