Creating, Collaborating and Computing in Math

Enhancing the teaching and learning of mathematics using

technology

Riverside School Board and McGill University 2013-2016

Why this project? Student success in mathematics

Focus on the transition from elementary to secondary

Digital literacy

Professional learning network

Initial funding for 3 years (Sept 2013 - Aug 2016)

Overview (1)

Goals Teachers and consultants engage in

on-going, sustained professional learning

For the benefit of student learning

Use of data to monitor and orient practice, inquiry, and learning

Overview (2)

What knowledge do “we” (teachers, school board pedagogical consultants, and educational researchers) need in order to improve students’ understanding, and integrate digital tools meaningfully into this practice shift?

How can we engage in the most promising professional development experiences to achieve the above practice shift in a sustainable way?

How can we use student-learning data to monitor progress and adapt practice toward the goal of developing digital literacy and disciplinary understanding?

Research Questions

a) Foster a community of practice in mathematics teaching and digital tools

b) Develop collective understandings of the situation with regards to student success in mathematics

c) Develop practice in terms of using digital tools for teachers and for students

d) Engage in sustaining sharing, reflection, and inquiry activities

e) Consolidate a long-term partnership between RSB and McGill

Objectives for Year 1 (2013-2014)

a) Face-to-face meetings (5 times/year)

September / November / January / March / May

b) On-line activities on Edmodo

c) Classroom visits and interviews

d) Wrap-up, Celebration, Planning next year (May F2F meeting)

Key Activities for Year 1 (2013-2014)

a) Develop and test solutions based on collective understandings of the situation

I. Design and implement video-based lesson studies

II. Develop practice of using digital tools for teaching and learning math

III. Facilitate reflection and inquiry as well as sharing

b) Continue the professional learning network in mathematics teaching and digital tools

c) Consolidate a long-term partnership between RSB and McGill

Objectives for Year 2 (2014-2015)

a) Face-to-face meetings (4 times/year)

October / December / February / April

b) On-line activities on Edmodo

c) Classroom visits and interviews

d) Six lead teachers in the areas of Lesson study, Reflection, and Inquiry

Key Activities for Year 2 (2014-2015)

McGill University (Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology)

Dr. Alain Breuleux (Principal Investigator)

Dr. Gyeong Mi Heo (Research Associate)

Lei Nong (Research Assistant)

Leadership Team (1)

Riverside School Board

Lisa Rae-Nutter - Assistant Director of Educational Services

Karen Rye - Technology Consultant (RECIT)

Tina Morotti - Educational Consultant (Elementary)

Sandra Fréchette - Educational Consultant (Secondary)

Leadership Team (2)

Lead teachers from RSB (2014-2015) Lesson study: Kristie and Lindsay Reflective practice: Monica and Caitlin Inquiry: Brad and Brandon

Participating teachers Year 1: 7 elementary and 6 secondary

teachers Year 2: 7 elementary and 5 secondary

teachers

Leadership Team (3)