10 Strategies For Teaching Mathematics Online Effectively

Strategies for Teaching Mathematics Online in The New Normal
Resourced Speaker : Dr. David Lee Reyes

What is New Normal Education?
   1. A shift of learning space
       - from classroom to online education
       - no face to face but still have learning
   2. shift of delivery of methods
- instead of presentation in the classroom, it will be present
   3. Shift of responsibility in the teaching and learning process
        -in the absence of teacher , parents will be there
- usually, there will be given 1 hr face to face to discussion
   4. Shift of responsibility in learning evaluations
       -working with integrity
       - teachers must be creative enough to evaluate the learners of the students

What are the challenges?
   1. lack if awareness about the usefulness of e-learning
      -no formal training or introduction for students and teachers
   2. Resistance to use e-learning from teacher
       -some teachers prefer to face to face meetings
-some teachers do not know how to use e-learning tools
-teachers must always the challenge
   3. Resistance to change traditions; ;earning methods by students
  - some students prefer hard copies instead of soft copies
    -teachers must willing to learn coz no one can stop
   4. Role of the School in determine students's use pf learning materials
        -not all school have the budgets
   5. Role of the teachers determining the appropriate materials for the students
-exert effort in searching learning resources
-do not give link students that you can not watch
-as a teacher we must giving time and validate if the materials
   6. lack of resources of the students
-some students are not financially capable of buying gadgets or paying bills
   7. It need a lot of time and preparation
         -additional time and efforts for the teachers
         -the teachers must learn a  lot of videos and materials to support the learning process
 
What are the Advantages of Online Teaching?
   1. It is accessible anytime and anywhere for as long there is internet connection
-students can access the teachers and the materials
   2. There is no need for the teachers and students to go to school
    - they can save money
  3. Students will be able to practice to work independently
    -they can easily search on you tube
-they need to understand the lesson
  4. Students can learn based on their preferences
        - students have the chance to what learning styles they can have

10 Strategies For Teaching Mathematics Online Effectively

1. Record your lectures
-to minimize error so that we can review it. do not live streams
-students can watch with their convenience
-they can review it time to time- Law of Repetition so that they can go back with it
-it will protect us from danger;we can check if the process we are given to them is correct
2. Set Objectives
      -make sure to state obj in the first part so students will be able to know what expect for the discussion
        -we can know where we are going..when we know where we are headed , we can know where are going
-LMs must be alive; the assessment must meet with the objectives
-obj is important to know what we will give to the students that they need to meet
 3. Keep videos short
       -attention will not last an hour
-some of our students do not have nice connection 10-15 mins only
- must be Short and interesting so that they can easily download it
- 3S - Short-Sharp- Sure
-If you have  more to say , record two or more videos
4. Allow the students to practice
-math is a skill so it is need a lot of skills so that students will master
-it should have worksheets
-the practice that we give to students will determine the quality if learning we to them
5. Write the steps on your slides
-make sure that students will be able to understand the steps on your slides
-be detailed ad accurate to your presentation
6. Give specific instruction
-make sure that instruction are clearly stated to students to avoid and confusion and repetitive questions
-in order for the students to follow easily
7. Use existing resources
-use pre-developed resources available online and provide student with link
-make sure to watch and read the link you send to the students
-make sure to exert more time in watching videos
-there are a lot of p redeveloped resources so exert time
8. Provide interactive activities
-use mobile apps that are applicable to the lesson
-insert acts that will allow students to actively participate even they study at home
-the future of our students lies in our hand so we need to provide activities
9. Show your care for your students
-Be honest with how you feel. You may tell them that you are willing to learn and doing your best to support their learning
-teaching is a two process
-connection with the students is good in teaching
10. Let students take control
-you may make a small group; assign leaders
-ask students to support and consult one another to maximize the teaching and learning process
-post couple of questions to help students break the ice and start conversation