1. The 21st Century Math and Science Classroom
Danika Bender and Matthew Inman
Shattuck-St. Mary’s School
Faribault, MN

2. Introductions Who we are: Danika and Matt
Where we teach: Shattuck-St. Mary’s School
Questions for you
Do you teach math or science?
Have you taken an online class before?
Have you taken an online math or science class before?
Have you taught an online class before?

3. Student Technology Use
Students usually a step ahead on the latest technology
What we think is the latest and greatest is old news to them
MySpace -> Facebook -> Twitter -> ????
Technology experience in teachers varies
Some have a lot of experience, others may not know how to check
Some are afraid to explore new technology
Despite student experience with new technology, may have gaps with other technologies
Assume they have taken the same path we have in technology use
Mainstream technology skills may be missing

4. How to find common ground?
Training opportunities for teachers and students
Professional development
Provide opportunities to try new technologies
Have teachers enroll in an online course (put yourself in the student role)
First day/week of class: here is how this works discussion
Continued support for students and teachers on technology use
Willingness of both to explore new ways of doing things
Students are probably over confident and teachers may be under confident

5. Lab work in science Some needs to be done in a lab
Chemistry/Biology where chemicals, microscopes, living things involved
Physics where certain pieces of equipment needed
Significant component of most science classes
In Advanced Placement, should be doing 25% lab work
Most other classes have a large chunk of lab work
Ways to do labs
Online simulations
Need to provide open lab times
Place labs on certain days depending on student/school schedule

6. In class vs. online practice in math and science
Many techniques used in the classroom harder online
Practice problems in groups with instructor feedback
Calculator use demonstrations
Modeling problem solving techniques
Student communication becomes key to overcoming these challenges
May look different depending on teacher style
Students need to be an advocate for themselves and their education

7. Student feedback and lesson modification
Traditionally, lesson are modified in class based on student feedback
Responses to questions
Body language of students
Types of questions being asked by students
In online/blended environment, a lot of this feedback looks different
Dependent on effective student communication
Does not come naturally to some students
A skill that they need to develop in the long run
Many tools to accomplish this goal (online homework, forums, , Skype, Blue Button, etc.)

8. Presentation of information
Many ways to present information
Panopto (video capture) lessons and presentations
Livescribe or other note-taking software
Blue Button (live communication tool)
Upload files or documents
Find supplemental links to videos or resources online
Advice for the beginner
Load files as .pdf or other easily accessible file
Check online links, make sure they work
Do not need to do everything
Try to see things from student perspective

9. Blended math/science courses
Algebra II, AP Stats, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB/BC, Calculus, Statistics, Advanced Pre-Calculus
Science
Biology, AP Biology, Ecology, AP Environmental Science, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics

10. Examples
Here are some examples of ways we do this