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A Social Network for Algebra 1 Teachers

A Social Network for Algebra 1 Teachers. Discussion and Instruction with the Algebra 4 All Social Network. David Young, Instructional Designer Dr. Peggy Gaskill, Project Manager Michigan Virtual University/Michigan LearnPort August, 2012. Presentation Outline…. What is a Social Network?

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A Social Network for Algebra 1 Teachers

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  1. A Social Network for Algebra 1 Teachers Discussion and Instruction with the Algebra 4 All Social Network David Young, Instructional Designer Dr. Peggy Gaskill, Project Manager Michigan Virtual University/Michigan LearnPort August, 2012

  2. Presentation Outline… • What is a Social Network? • History of Algebra 4 All • Building the Social Network • Site Demonstration • Teachers Talk • Questions

  3. What is a Social Network? • Connections and Community • Discussion, Sharing, • Collaboration • Participant-Driven

  4. The History of Algebra for All • Pre-2009: Face-to-Face at Wayne RESA • 2009-2010: 800 Teachers at 12 Sites • 2010-2011: 600 Teachers + Online Course • 2011-?: Online course + Social Network

  5. Algebra for All Online • Supports the function-based approach to teaching Algebra 1 • Includes Content Modules, Discussions, and Integration Assignments • Includes Calculator Tutorials and a Culminating Project • Projects are posted to the Social Network

  6. Building the Social Network…Getting Started • Needed to Seed With Content • Hired Online Peer Coaches • Clear and easy instructions for newcomers

  7. Building the Social Network…Going Public • January 2012 • Broader Audience • Network Moderators • Highlighted on Drexel Math Forum and links from other sites

  8. Building the Social Network…Site Demo • Front Page • Forum • Lesson Sharing • Videos / Photos • Documents / Resources • And much more!

  9. Teachers Talk… • http://media.mivu.org/mvu_pd/a4a/afasocialnetwork/afasocialnetwork.html

  10. Join the Network… a4a.learnport.org Questions?? David Young, dyoung@mivu.org Peggy Gaskill, Ph.D., pgaskill@mivu.org

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