1. About Features and eTools
Welcome!
eBook Exploration:
Finally, Time to Learn
About Features and eTools
Introduce yourself.
Change the name out and put your information here.
Erin Murphy Schneider

2. Would you like to sample a CPM eBook for the next two days?
Use an updated browser such as:
Firefox, Google Chrome or Safari
Go to: enroll.cpm.org
Pin: 4USSJ or 2Q6B7
This could will work during the NCTM Nashville Conference and for up to 2 days after the conference. Extend previews (2 weeks) at CPM’s website. Pass out handout.

3. Find your seat--Match your ability
Homer: eBook Admin but don’t know what I am doing
Marge: very comfortable using the eBook, takes care of colleagues at school
Bart: not very experienced, but confident I can figure this out
Lisa: I could show Desmos a thing or too!
Maggie: How do I log in?
After doing the ice breaker, debrief with explanation of the importance of establishing good team norms, including making students feel comfortable working in teams.

4. Manager Resource Facilitator Task Manager Recorder/ Reporter
“What supplies do we need for this activity?”
“Does anyone have an idea?” “Who can answer that question? 
“Should I call the teacher?” 
the teacher over to ask a team question.
Seeks input from each person and then calling
Makes sure that the team has cleaned up
Manages the non-material resources
Gets necessary supplies and materials
“I’m not sure I get it yet – can someone explain?”
“Do we all agree?”
“I’m not sure – What are we supposed to do?”
“What does the first question mean?”
“Does anyone know how to get started?”
“Who wants to read?”
Helps everyone know how to get started
Makes sure each person understands the task
Helps their teams get started
Manager
Resource
Facilitator
Task
Manager
Keeps the team focused on the assignment
Works to keep the team discussing the math
Monitors if anyone is talking not about math
Helps the team focus on articulating the reasons for the math statements they make
“Ok, let’s get back to work!”
“What does the next question say?”
“Can you prove that?” “Tell me why!”
“Let’s keep working.”
“Explain how you know that.”
Recorder/
Reporter
Shares the team’s results with the class
Meets with the teacher for huddles.
Makes sure that each team member understands what information s/he needs to record personally
“Does everyone understand what to write down?”
“How should we show our answer on this poster?”
“Can we show this in a different way?”
“What does each person want to explain in the presentation?”

5. eBooks Pop-up definitions available eTool links provided
The picture is of a TE eBook. Mention that the books are in both English and Spanish. Point out the teacher tabs. Also point out the buttons at the bottom. You can have the teachers go to cpm.org to sign up for a free 2 week eBook license. This license can be extended past the two week mark if necessary.
If you would like an eBook preview go to cpm.org and select ORDERING then click on the Preview Form link to sign up.

6. Build a perfect square trinomial with Algebra tiles
Tic Tac Toe—Course Content
Find & read the introduction of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics – for your course. List the 4 critical areas.
Find the graphing calculator tool Desmos. Create an account. Graph a quadratic function, using sliders.
Find the Tiles eTool.
Build a perfect square trinomial with Algebra tiles
Use the Teacher menu, go to Teacher Support. What is the purpose of each tab? Which one is most useful to you?
Use the Teacher menu to find a list of all Study Team and Teaching Strategies. Pick out a new strategy, you can use this week. Be specific to a lesson and problem that you will use to implement that strategy
Use the Teacher menu to find the Universal Access article. Read the section on under-prepared students. Pick out a reading strategy (find under Literacy) you can use this week. Be specific to a lesson and problem that you will use to implement that strategy
Under the Teacher menu, find the Closure Guidebook, Watch the video on Hot Potato. How could you use that strategy this month? Be specific
Go to the Chapter Opening for your next chapter. Read the teacher notes. Listen to the mathcast. Find the SmartBoard Files and pocket questions. Look up one of the problems of the Suggested Assessment Plan.
Read the Teacher Notes for your next lesson. What mathematical practices could be addressed in the lesson?
Watch the lesson video cast.
There are several benefits to having students work in teams, including:
Social support for learning math; Success for more students; Opportunities to see and discuss multiple approaches
More meaningful learning by discussing and explaining; Better mastery of basic skills; Greater mathematical exploration and creativity.
Note that teachers report that students are more engaged and interested than with lecture/seatwork.
Collaboration can lead to:
Higher achievement; Increased retention; Greater use of higher level reasoning; Greater intrinsic motivation; More positive heterogeneous relationships; Higher self esteem; More on‑task behavior; Better attitudes toward teachers and school; Greater social support; More positive psychological adjustment; Greater collaborative skills.
Note: one of the last slides has a portion of an article that mentions how companies want people who can work collaboratively.

7. Tic Tac Toe—eBook Admin
Customer Admins should check out the numerous tutorials for managing both student and teacher licenses.
If accessible, choose manage licenses:
Classes—look up one of your teachers and view their class. Find the pin to add a student. What eBooks are assigned to this class?
Explore what the Usage Reports tell you.
On the home page,
Click on the new to ELS green button.
What support does it provide?
Teacher Role: How Do You Create a Class & Student Enrollment Pin?
Customer Admins: Create a Faculty Enrollment PIN
On the home page, FAQ;
Choose the Assessment site (or go to teacherhelp.cpm.org)
Select and save questions for an upcoming topic.
How do you report a problem with your eBook or share an idea?
(CPM help link in bottom right hand corner)
How do you manually assign a teacher a license (under Customer Admins); choose tutorial as needed
There are several benefits to having students work in teams, including:
Social support for learning math; Success for more students; Opportunities to see and discuss multiple approaches
More meaningful learning by discussing and explaining; Better mastery of basic skills; Greater mathematical exploration and creativity.
Note that teachers report that students are more engaged and interested than with lecture/seatwork.
Collaboration can lead to:
Higher achievement; Increased retention; Greater use of higher level reasoning; Greater intrinsic motivation; More positive heterogeneous relationships; Higher self esteem; More on‑task behavior; Better attitudes toward teachers and school; Greater social support; More positive psychological adjustment; Greater collaborative skills.
Note: one of the last slides has a portion of an article that mentions how companies want people who can work collaboratively.

8. Teams are a very important part of a CCSSM and CPM classroom
Teams are a very important part of a CCSSM and CPM classroom. In the workshops we discuss team roles, strategies and norms when using teams. We also discuss how often to change teams, the use of icebreakers and also team tests.

9. Web Resources www.cpm.org
For teachers, parents and students
Take a trip through the web site, if possible. Make sure to show applets, homework help, teacher/parent/student portals….
The blue link is a hyperlink to use, if you have time. Then you won’t need the three slides that follow.

10. Online Homework Help
Students have access to free online help, hints, and solutions to homework problems.
Can be accessed online through the website or through the eBooks.
All CC edition textbooks now include an ebook so students have access to all support materials, including the ebooks, at home. eBooks require internet access.

11. Multiple Assessment Resources
Assessment Handbook
Includes explanations and ideas for conducting and grading:
Individual tests
Team tests
Student presentations
Portfolios
Includes sample scoring rubrics
Chapter Assessment Plans
Secure Online Test Generator
Three different levels
Fully editable tests downloaded to your computer for MS Word or compatible text applications
Includes sample individual tests and team tests
The assessment sections of the Teacher Edition provide comprehensive resources for various types of formal assessment. The Assessment Handbook discusses several formats for assessing the progress of students as listed on the slide.
There is an assessment plan for each chapter. See next slide
The test bank contains some pre-made tests and numerous problems for teachers to use to construct their own tests.
In addition, teachers are able to monitor student progress on an informal, daily basis while interacting with the study teams. Teachers gather information about student understanding, their difficulties, and issues that they may need to address with the class as a whole.

12. Questions What is still difficult to use today?
What should I try next?
Use the PDF “11 Questions for Teams” cut up for matching sorts (different color per group).

13. Examples of eTools from CPM’s CORE CONNECTION SERIES
These are just a few examples. Please expand as needed and according to your audience’s wants/needs.
Worth stating how these ARE the practices. For instance, by having problem-based lessons, students are taught that they must persevere when working through problems and they learn to use appropriate tools. Also, with teams, students are constantly convincing their group, i.e. constructing viable arguments and constructing the reasoning of others.

14. Examples of eTools from CPM’s CORE CONNECTION SERIES
These are just a few examples. Please expand as needed and according to your audience’s wants/needs.
Worth stating how these ARE the practices. For instance, by having problem-based lessons, students are taught that they must persevere when working through problems and they learn to use appropriate tools. Also, with teams, students are constantly convincing their group, i.e. constructing viable arguments and constructing the reasoning of others.

15. Teacher & Student Interaction
Forms of Teacher Interaction
Targeted lectures
Clarifying instructions
Checking for understanding
Assessing student results
Enhancing student understanding through questioning
Providing closure
The structure of the lessons offers teachers several ways to interact with students. During the lesson, they circulate among the study teams. When they notice that several or most of the students need assistance with a specific skill or idea, they pull the class together for a targeted lecture*. As students work on problems, teacher check for understanding by asking questions, oftentimes those that are provided in the teacher materials. Teachers test student results, requiring students to form logical arguments to support their reasoning. These observations allow teachers to catch and correct student errors, as well as decide what action is necessary for the lesson closure.
Teachers can also question the processes used by the students in their solutions, requiring them to reflect on the best strategies to use for different types of problems. Finally, teachers conduct closure activities for the lessons as well as the chapters as a whole.
*Targeted lectures means that a teacher addresses the entire class when the observation of student work indicates a need to do so, in contrast to assuming that everyone needs to hear the same thing and giving a general lecture without reference to student need.

16. How do I get help? Go to cpm.org for
Teacher support, tech support, etc.
eBook Inquiries/Changes
To check an order
Trouble with eBook admin
Start promptly.
Peer support expected within each team.
Active learning.
Respond to group rather than individuals.
Circulate. Circulate. Circulate
Closure. Closure.

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18. Whip Around
Topic or question is presented.
All participants have an opportunity to say something briefly about it.
Everyone does not have to comment but are encourage to do so.
Name one eBook feature that got you excited to day that you will use during the next 2 weeks & state its purpose!