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Making Best Use of iPads® and Apps to Strengthen MATH Instruction

(Grades 6‑12)

NEW Seminar Presented by TiNaShe BlaNcheT Outstanding Math Teacher and National Presenter

Specifically designed for Middle School Mathematics Teachers; high School General Math, algebra, Geometry, Pre‑calculus, calculus, and Statistics Teachers; Math curriculum coordinators; Technology integration Specialists; and administrators

hh Explore innovative ways to utilize iPads, whether you have one or many, in your existing mathematics instructionhh Discover the newest iPad apps, including Google Drive™, to enhance your

math instruction from pre‑algebra to calculushh Experience iPad tools and iMovies® designed to maximize teacher productivity and

add “zing” to your mathematics classroom lessonshh Learn tips and tricks to more fully engage your secondary math studentshh Save hours of searching websites and app stores for relevant, reliable iPad apps

for the secondary mathematics classroomhh Receive an extensive mathematics iPad technology resource handbook

packed with practical tips, helpful resources including iPad apps and their publishers, and pricing information

You are welcome to bring your own fully charged iPad. It is not, however, a requirement to attend this seminar.

iPad® and iMovies® are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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Ten Key Benefits of attending 1. Utilize the Best, Readily Available iPad Technology to

Increase Student Engagement and Achievement in Your Mathematics ClassroomDiscover the powerful impact iPads can have on teaching and learning in your math classroom … Tinashe has done the work researching and testing apps for you and will share which ones work best for secondary math courses

2. Work Smarter, Not Harder, in the Mathematics Classroom Using Native iOS AppsDiscover how built‑in apps like Mail can streamline your classroom routine

3. Discover the Best Calculator AppsReplace and/or supplement expensive graphing calculators with easy‑to‑use, free or low‑cost apps that offer functionality from basic operations to full equation solving and 3‑D graphing

4. Utilize the Most Effective Notetaking AppsUtilize Evernote, Penultimate and Google Drive to create and share interactive notes that students can edit … Discover timesaving ways your math students can also use these apps to take notes in class and share their work with you and their peers

5. Design Innovative Student Math ProjectsFrom ShowMe and Keynote to Animoto and iMovie, there are many apps that students can use to create show stopping presentations and make math fun!

6. Build Student Skills with Popular Math Games The most popular games in the App Store that are full of math skill building … Learn about these and other engaging games that will give your students some much needed math practice

7. Save Time with Cloud‑Based ComputingLearn how file‑sharing tools like iCloud, Dropbox and Google Drive simplify continuing projects on multiple devices and locations, save time, and streamline sharing files with colleagues, students and parents

8. Mine the Internet for Classroom‑Tested Math IdeasSearch for and utilize ideas posted by teachers from around the world through their blogs and websites

9. Provide Students with Additional Help Through Math Study AppsHelp your students get the assistance they need with apps they can use to check their work, find formulas or full explanations of challenging topics

10. Take Home an Extensive Mathematics iPad Technology Resource HandbookReceive a resource handbook with step‑by‑step instructions and extensive lists of all the apps, websites, blogs, and software featured in the seminar

Practical StrategiesWhether you are a math teacher who

understands technology at a very basic level or a technological guru, you know that the landscape of how our mathematics students learn best is significantly changing. Innovation is occurring quickly and, with the advent of the iPad and so many apps, it’s important to know which tools do the best job of unlocking students’ interests while actively engaging them in learning. Tinashe Blanchet, an experienced secondary math teacher and presenter, will share dozens of the best, new strategies for using iPads and apps to enhance your mathematics instruction and positively impact student learning.

Throughout this fast‑paced day, you will learn about highly effective apps and websites you can use immediately as well as easy‑to‑manage activities and resources that are applicable to middle school mathematics, general math, algebra, geometry, pre‑calculus, calculus, and statistics curricula. In addition, you will learn ways to use pre‑installed iPad apps and features to significantly save you time in delivering instruction. You will also discover new ways to reach all your math students, whether you have access to a single iPad or a one‑to‑one iPad classroom.

You will leave this NEW seminar with an extensive mathematics iPad technology resource handbook, as well as a sense of excitement and a myriad of new strategies you can easily integrate into your own classroom!

To Register, call Toll‑Free

1-800-735-3503

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Outstanding Strategies You can use immediatelyhh Practical, proven strategies for implementing iPad apps in your

mathematics classroom

hh Timesaving tips and tools for using iPads to make your life easier, both in and out of the mathematics classroom

hh How to find, download and install the latest apps for iPads that are applicable to secondary mathematics instruction

hh Student math project ideas based on the unique functionality the iPad offers

hh Ways to evaluate and select the most cost‑effective math apps for you and your students

hh What cloud‑based computing is and how it can make your life easier in your math classroom

hh How to utilize cloud‑based tools to access your bookmarks, information and files from anywhere

hh A wealth of ways to fully involve your math students in productive collaborative learning

hh How to use built‑in iOS apps to streamline classroom management and routines

hh Valuable tips to get the most from even one iPad in your mathematics classroom

hh Innovative strategies for moving toward a paperless math classroom

hh Math games for your students to practice basic and advanced math skills

hh Real‑time student assessment utilizing a number of data‑gathering methods

hh Resources for formulas, definitions and tutorials which will facilitate independent study and differentiation in instruction for students

hh Easy‑to‑implement strategies for creating and maintaining electronic student portfolios

hh A variety of presentation options for motivating students

hh Tips for saving valuable preparation and implementation time

hh How to find and mine the extensive resources of mathematics‑focused blogs and network with like‑minded math educators around the world

hh The best apps and websites to differentiate math instruction to better meet the needs of both struggling and gifted math students, as well as those in the middle

This seminar is great in instructing the use of iPads in the classroom in a secure and productive way. I discovered great resources and reaffirmed tools I have learned, but have yet to explore.”

– SHANE LITTLE, HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER

Bureau of Education & Research915 118th Avenue SE • PO Box 96068 • Bellevue, WA 98009-9668Phone (800) 735-3503 • Fax (425) 453-1134 • www.ber.org

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a Message From Your Seminar

leader, Tinashe Blanchet

Dear Colleague:

With lesson plans, grading papers, calling parents, and many other classroom responsibilities, it is often difficult for teachers to find time to research the latest tools we have available to support classroom instruction. Additionally, for most math teachers, it is a struggle to get many students truly engaged in learning. It’s been my experience that most students are not typically excited about fractions, equations or functions.

If you are fortunate enough to have one or more iPads in your classroom, I know that you want to make best use of them. The good news is, most students are so excited just to have an iPad in their hands, that it really does not matter what you teach, they will be engaged. The challenge most math teachers face is that because iPads are so packed with features they can become a distraction. In this case, it can be difficult to keep your students engaged and on‑task during your math lesson.

There’s more good news – there are tons of great free and low‑cost iPad apps available that will get your students excited about coming to your math class every day and keep them on‑task. In my class, students have used iPads to solve problems and share their work, explore graphs of functions in 2‑D and 3‑D space, to watch and create instructional videos, and much more!

I look forward to sharing what works and what doesn’t based on my experience using iPads with math instruction at the secondary level. I will provide you with a comprehensive list of all the iPad apps I have used with my students as well as tips and tricks to save you some valuable time and effort. It is my sincere hope that you leave this seminar pumped about returning to your classroom to try something new!

I look forward to meeting you!

Educationally yours,

Tinashe Blanchet

P.S. You will receive an extensive mathematics iPad technology resource handbook filled with descriptions of the best iPad apps for math and practical ways to use them in your classroom.

I look forward to sharing what works and what doesn’t based on my experience using iPads with math instruction at the secondary level.”

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uniquely Qualified instructor

Tinashe Blanchet is a math teacher who has taught all levels of secondary math from middle school to Algebra I and Financial Math to AP Calculus and AP Statistics. She believes that technology proficiency is a survival skill for today’s learners and that schools and districts must respond to this need by using a variety of tech tools to communicate with students, parents and the community. Tinashe has built a strong reputation as a skilled communicator and tech‑savvy educator and has presented at local, state, national, and international educational conferences. She is a Google Certified Teacher (GCT) and the author of Making Best Use of iPads and Apps to Strengthen MATH Instruction (Grades 6‑12), the extensive resource handbook each participant will receive at the seminar.

Participants leave Tinashe’s seminars with a renewed passion for teaching as well as a wealth of practical applications for immediate use in their classrooms.

What Your colleagues Say about Tinashe Blanchet

“Tinashe covers a lot of ground, yet kept it doable.”– Kevan O’Donnell, High School Math Teacher

“This seminar is so helpful. I can’t wait to start with my class.”– Mary Hughes, Middle School Teacher

“There are very interesting, useful apps presented that I’ll use in my classroom.” – Stanley A. Smith, High School Math Teacher

“The handbook is a great resource, not only for the apps we discussed, but also for the basic iPad tips.” – Wendy Packard, High School Math Teacher

“This seminar is amazing, with a lot of information in a short period of time. I cannot wait to use these apps as a Math Interventionist dealing with grades 9‑12.” – Samantha Burr, High School Special Education Math Interventionist

“Excellent! As a beginner, I appreciate the talented presenter who guides us through a wide variety of iPad apps. These will make a positive impact in my teaching and student learning. Mrs. Blanchet is wonderful!”

– David Baker, High School Math Teacher

“Fabulous seminar and presenter! Information is excellent!”– Jane Yaracs‑Matthews, High School Math Teacher

“This is an incredible seminar! I have so many great ideas.”– Dan Muscarella, High School Teacher

“This is an excellent seminar! Tinashe is a real expert and delivers the material in an excellent manner.” – Carolyn Jensen, High School Math Teacher

“Tinashe is well prepared and knowledgeable on the topic she presents. I received loads of information that I can use immediately.”

– Nancy Copeland, Middle School Math Teacher

“Great presentation and excellent content! Tinashe really knows her stuff.”– Paul Paoletti, Educator

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can’t attend?A related BER seminar, Help Students Meet or Exceed the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, presented by another math expert, Beatrice Moore Luchin, is available on CDs with a comprehensive resource handbook at a cost of $125.00 plus $9.00 shipping and handling; for WA State deliveries, please add 9.5% sales tax to the total amount (Stock #A‑MCX‑1899). To order, call toll‑free 1‑800‑735‑3503 or use the order form on the back page.

Electronic versions of both Beatrice’s seminar and handbook are available in MP3 and PDF format for immediate download on our website, www.berproducts.org, at the cost of $99.00. Please visit www.berproducts.org/download‑help for more information.

Special Benefits of attendingYou’ll Receive an extensive Mathematics iPad Technology Resource handbookEach participant will receive an extensive mathematics iPad resource handbook specifically designed for this seminar. The handbook includes:

h• Recommendations for setting up, distributing and managing iPads that will save time and stress for teachers and studentsh• Practical strategies and ideas for integrating

iPads into the mathematics curriculumh• Descriptions, images, publishers, and pricing

information for the newest, most effective iPad apps for secondary school math, algebra and geometry classroomsh• Step‑by‑step instructions for implementing

timesaving classroom management toolsh• Tips and tricks and for using websites and other resources with your iPadh• Buying advice for must‑have iPad accessories for the mathematics classroom

I thoroughly enjoyed today’s seminar! I am leaving with wonderful, useful information that I will use right away. This is awesome!”

– DEBBIE MISTR, MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

Make Best use of Your TimeOur goal is to help you use your time as efficiently as possible during the seminar so you can bring the best resources back to your mathematics classroom. Tinashe will demonstrate many different applications and tools via a large screen projection system throughout the day, rather than individual devices. You are welcome to bring your own fully charged iPad but it is not a requirement to attend. Your resource handbook will provide detailed support, prompts and activities for your own exploration and application in your own mathematics classroom.

consultation availableTinashe Blanchet will be available at the seminar for consultation regarding your questions on how to best use iPads and apps to better support your students’ learning, as well as your mathematics teaching and lesson planning.

Semester credit Option One graduate level elective credit is available with an additional fee and completion of a follow‑up practicum project. Details for

direct enrollment with Brandman University, part of the Chapman University system, will be available at the seminar.

Meet inservice RequirementsAt the end of the program, each attendee will receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify hours of participation in meeting continuing education requirements.

Making Best Use of iPads and Apps to Strengthen

MATH Instruction (Grades 6‑12)

RESoURcE HAndBook

by Tinashe Blanchet

Bureau of Education & Research

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