Math for the net generation
The video feels a little cheesy, but it is an advertisement for a learning program and pre-packaged software and manipulatives. After seeing really poor quality software being shoved down district throats, I sometimes feel this mild revulsion to some education software companies.
Still, it makes some good points about engaging students in math using media that they are familiar with. Also I like the example of using the “Smartboard” where students circled the common factors.
The scene about the “fractions” actually sent me into a flashback mode. The Reggae fraction song was pretty funny too.
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http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=f650dbf1b2532aa11f64
