This essay explores how technology is being implemented in high-poverty schools. Concepts of the digital divide and digital equity are discussed as well as factors that influence successful technology integration in high-poverty schools. The essay also describes two examples of successful implementation of technology in high-poverty schools.
A literature review on effective uses of technology in the mathematics classroom. Specifically, how dynamic geometry software can help enhance students' understanding of abstract concepts. The paper explores several examples from the literature on how these programs are helping studetns gain deeper levels of inquiry into Geometry.
This is a unit lesson on the I created on the Concurrency of Points of Triangles. The lesson spans a time period of five days (on a block schedule) and includes all the materials plua answer-keys. This lesson is an attempt at creating a best-practice example of a lesson plan. There are multiple files in this portfolio all arranged in the suggested sequence for class.
This paper describes the changing paradigm in mathematics. Often, mathematics is taught using behavioral methods of memorize, repeat and regurgitate. However, new methods have suggested teaching mathematics using a constructivist approach to learning. An example of how mathematics can be used using a constructivist approach is presented.
This is a plan I have developed as a way of introducing a more succint technology plan in a high-poverty school. The plan is structured as an introduction to administrators and staff describing factors that promote successful technology integration.
This is a sample lesson on the golden ratio using real-world contexts. This lesson explores how we can successfully create mathematics lessons that have authentic contexts using technology. The lesson is geared toward middle school levels but can be adapted to either elementary or high school.
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This paper describes an inquiry investigation done with an elementary teacher looking at ways of integrating technology into her existing curricula. The inquiry looks into factors that determine effective technology integration and the process of learning. This paper was written in 2002 when technology was beginning to become a more salient supplement to the curriculum.
This essay describes the concept of "quality teachers" through the lens of the No Child Left Behind Act. Moreover, the essay describes factors that contribute to quality teaching in high-poverty schools and examples of how teachers are using these factors to enhance the learning environment.
Photography is a hobby I enjoy a great deal. Here is a collection of imagery showcasing my initial explorations.
Here you will find a collection of papers, projects and artwork I have done.
A place to share my ideas, findings and resources. You may also find tutorials on Inspire, Adobe or design.