THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 
ATMNE 2016 is around the corner! 

CHECK OUT THE ATMNE 2016 Program! 

https://sites.google.com/a/nhmathteachers.org/atmne2016/program

REGISTER NOW

ATMNE 2016 Annual Conference

October 20-21, 2016

For Up-To-Date Information and Program Details

Go to atmne2016.org

FEATURING

NCTM President Matthew R. Larson

and Margaret “Peg” Smith, NCTM author and Tom Reardon, Technology Guru

Large Exhibitor Showcase with Door Prizes from vendors and more.

Balomenos Memorial Lecture by Richard C. Evans

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE 9/15/16

REGISTRATION DEADLINE 10/10/16

Radisson Hotel, Manchester, NH

Book your room by 9/28, code “ATMN16” to guarantee the conference rate

The registration to the Fourth Annual GeoGebra Conference is still open. The last day to register, is Sunday August 14, 2016.

Please note, that a pre-conference workshop will take place on Monday, August 15 (1:30 – 4:30). The workshop is free of charges for all conference participants. Registration for the workshop is required.

To register, please visit:  The Fourth Annual GeoGebra Conference - August 16, 2016 (8:30 - 4:30).

 

This year, we will run different parallel sessions with content suited to classroom teachers, university faculty, and others who may have an interest in GeoGebra.

The Conference Program is attached. Please feel free to send or make copies to spread the word.

For more information please visit:  GeoGebra Institute of Southern ConnecticutOR email: gisct@SouthernCT.edu.

 

We look forward to seeing you this August.

Deepen your instructional practices by taking advantage of free Teachers Teaching with Technology™ (T³™) webinars this summer and fall. Learn from experienced professional development instructors with track records of classroom success, addressing a variety of standards-aligned math and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects.

Join us most Tuesday evenings to share ideas and master strategies for using TI technology and resources to improve student understanding. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided at the end of each webinar.


Learn more and register ><http://app.ti-enews-education.ti.com/e/er?utm_campaign=CL8269%20Summer%20Fall%202016%20Wbnr%20Kickoff&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&utm_content=CL8269%20Fall%202016%20Webinar%20Kickoff_1st%20send&s=1080353560&lid=101&elqTrackId=4e4616d2bdeb44b4b2913612f2c7fc3d&elq=4a96b1218af94e048b1d9df22fc0336b&elqaid=532&elqat=1>

T³™ summer/fall 2016 webinar schedule<http://app.ti-enews-education.ti.com/e/er?utm_campaign=CL8269%20Summer%20Fall%202016%20Wbnr%20Kickoff&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&utm_content=CL8269%20Fall%202016%20Webinar%20Kickoff_1st%20send&s=1080353560&lid=101&elqTrackId=1c9d074fcea6489eb9603f0ff471fff3&elq=4a96b1218af94e048b1d9df22fc0336b&elqaid=532&elqat=1>

July 26 – L’Hopitals Rule: Review and Preview With TI Technology

Aug. 2 – Did You Know Your TI-84 Plus Could Do This?

Aug. 9 – Five New Features of TI-Nspire™ CX Technology for Back to School

Aug. 16 – Math for the Win: Tying Math to Unexpected, Real World Scenarios

Aug. 23 – Using TI-Nspire™ Technology to Promote Productive Struggle

Aug. 30 – STEM Behind Sports

Sept. 13 – Tips and Tricks for Taking Exams With TI Technology

Sept. 20 – Flipping Your Classroom With TI Technology

Sept. 27 – STEM Behind Health: Breast Cancer Research

Oct. 4 – Data Collection With TI-SmartView™ CE

Oct. 11 – 10 Minutes of Code: STEM Projects

Oct. 18 – Spooky Stories That STEMulate Student Thinking

Oct. 25 – “Mystery of the Ocelot and the Agouti” and Other Engaging TI-84 Plus Activities

Nov. 1 – Building Concepts: Foundations for Success in Expressions & Equations

Nov. 8 – Collecting Data With a CBR 2™ in Your Math Classroom

Nov. 15 – Science Through Engineering Design With TI-Nspire™ CX

Nov. 29 – “Breaking the Code” With TI-Nspire™ Technology

Learn more and register ><http://app.ti-enews-education.ti.com/e/er?utm_campaign=CL8269%20Summer%20Fall%202016%20Wbnr%20Kickoff&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&utm_content=CL8269%20Fall%202016%20Webinar%20Kickoff_1st%20send&s=1080353560&lid=101&elqTrackId=354b89c7e6e34d809fa1aecbf2cd7c33&elq=4a96b1218af94e048b1d9df22fc0336b&elqaid=532&elqat=1>

Check out our summer edition newsletter with items of interest! 

ATOMIC Newsletter Items of Interest - summer edition 2016.docx

Please check out the full message here. 

Dear Friends,

Teachers are true nation builders. Without them, no other profession would be possible. They inspire and change lives. They go above and beyond day in and day out. They often don’t receive enough recognition for the countless things they do to ensure every one of their kids has the best education.

At the beginning of 2016, Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr. made it a priority to lift up the teaching profession and celebrate and support our teachers. That’s why we’re planning the biggest National Teacher Appreciation Week yet!

But we can’t do this alone. During the week of May 2-6, we are asking that you help us acknowledge and celebrate all the amazing teachers in your life.

We’ve put together this digital toolkit for you to celebrate the teachers who made an impact on your life. In this toolkit, you’ll find avatars and shareable graphics for social media, ideas of what to post, and instructions on how you can join in the celebration.

We hope you’ll join in and help us lift up all the excellent teachers across the country. We look forward to celebrating all of the amazing work they do and the effect they have beyond the classroom. After all, teaching is the profession that launches every career, and that is worth celebrating.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Department of Education 

Copy of TAW Digital Toolkit.pdf

It is not often that we have the opportunity to hear a former NCTM President speak in Connecticut, but on the evening of Thursday May 12 from 4:30-8:00 at the Baci Grill in Cromwell former NCTM president and CSDE Math Consultant Mari Muri will be the featured speaker at the annual Connecticut Council of Leaders of Mathematics (CCLM) spring dinner.   That alone may be reason enough to make this a "can't miss" event, but here are some additional reasons to join us on May 12:

• Get an update on the latest news from the CSDE and CCLM leadership on mathematics education in Connecticut
• Join in our always stimulating table discussions - tables will be organized by level (elementary, middle, high, and central office) with each table member being asked to share something you did this year that was highly successful with your table mates (you may if you wish bring 8-10 handouts for them)
  
• Network with other mathematics educators from around the state

The CCLM Board of Directors has agreed to subsidize part of the cost of the buffet dinner, so your cost for this event will only be $45 (or $35 if you attended one of our two previous events from the current school year).  Email John Keogh (jjkeogh@hotmail.com) by Thursday May 5 to reserve your place at this exciting event.

The CCLM Board of Directors

Introducing Illuminations' newest app NCTM KenKen  241 FREE puzzles of the variety that America's puzzlemaster, Will Shortz, calls,  “the most addictive puzzle since Sudoku!”  Download the ad-free, classroom-friendly app today! Need a lesson plan? We've got you covered! Visit illuminations.nctm.org/KenKenLP

Dear Educators,  It is our great pleasure to invite your students to the 15th semiannual Noetic Learning Math Contest, a national problem-solving contest. The goal of the contest is to increase students' interest in mathematics and develop their problem solving skills.   In the past 7 years, Noetic Learning Math Contest has served hundreds of thousands of  elementary and middle school students nationwide. Look at our growth chart below. We are thrilled to see so many teams getting involved in the contest and eager to work on challenging math questions.   There is nothing more rewarding than knowing our program is stimulating students interest in math! Noetic Learning Math Contest Overview:  For: Students in grades 2 - 8    Dates: Contest Date: April 7 - 21, 2016 Registration Deadline: March 11, 2016  Contest Format: Students will solve 20 math problems within 45 minutes. Students will solve the problems individually. No calculators allowed. The contest will be held at your school and will be administered and graded by the registered teachers. Awards: Individual Awards: National Honor Roll medals for the top 10% of all participants in each grade. Team Winner medals for the top scorer in each team. Honorable Mention certificates for the top 50% of all participants in each grade. Name recogonition on our website for the top 50% of all participants in each grade. Participation Certificates for all participants. Team Awards: Team Achievement Plaques for the top 10% of teams in each grade.  To see the winners of our last contest, click  here.  Registration: Fee: $34.00 per team (a team consists of 30 or fewer students from the same grade). Payment Methods: Credit Cards, Purchase Order or Checks. Register Online: http://www.noetic-learning.com/mathcontest  The Noetic Learning Math Contest Scores Big With Teachers! Works specifically on math problem-solving skills. Helps to increase standardized math test scores. Sends a positive message: It's COOL to be good at math! What Teachers Are Saying: "This experience is so good for my students. I love hearing them share various problem solving strategies as we’ve gone back over the test. Thank you for making the contest available!"  - Ms. Fieleke, Creekmoor Elementary, MO  "My students loved the contest. My students wanted me to give them more problems the next day."  - Jennifer M., Cross Creek Elementary, GA  "Yes, I did enjoy the contest and so did each of the students on the team! The contest was simple to register for and had easy access to the materials needed to administer the test. The medals were amazing! I was so thrilled to hand these out as well. Thank you for putting together this great opportunity for students! "  - Michelle C., BigHollow School,IL  Don't miss this exciting opportunity! To register your students, please visit: http://www.noetic-learning.com/mathcontest  -----  Regards,  Li Kelty  Director  Noetic Learning  P.S. Please forward this email to your colleagues who may also be interested.

 

Engaging Learners With Feedback and Collaborative Learning Environments Responsive and creative use of technology is a powerful way to improve curriculum and assessment outcomes for students. But how do you successfully apply this technology to drive better learning and innovation in the classroom? In this webinar, we will take a look at recent practices and research on the use of technology, including newer tools such as Skype in the classroom and Minecraft that will support teachers in effective integration of curricula and assessment in classrooms. We will discuss how you can leverage technology to engage your students and develop student-centered curriculum that will ensure they develop their innovation, creativity, and 21st century skills through deep learning. Specifically, we will review how you can use technology to do the following: Connect and engage learners, Personalize instruction, Support student collaboration, and Use problem-based learning to drive greater understanding. Guests: Kristen DeBruler, researcher, Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute, Michigan Virtual University Joseph Freidhoff, vice president of research, policy & professional learning, Michigan Virtual University Kathryn Kennedy, assistant director, Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute, Michigan Virtual University This webinar will be moderated by Cathy Cavanaugh, director of teaching and learning, Worldwide Education, Microsoft

Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, 2 to 3 p.m. ET Can't attend? All Education Week webinars are archived and accessible "on demand" for up to four months after the original live-streaming date.

The GISCT is organizing two GeoGebra workshops for spring 2016..

Workshop 1: Introduction to GeoGebra – For beginners

No Pre-requisite is required

Friday, April 22, 2016

Time: 1:30 – 4:30p.m.

Registration Fee: $15

Number of participants is limited to 15.

 

Workshop 2: Workshop for Intermediate users – Algebra and Geometry

Pre-requisite: Basis knowledge of  GeoGebra will be assumed

Friday, April 29, 2016

Time: 1:30 – 4:30p.m.

Registration Fee: $15

Number of participants is limited to 15.

 

For registration, click here