23TRA337 Desmos in the Low-Tech Classroom

Date :    Wednesday, 4th October 2023
Time :    7.00pm - 8.00pm
Venue :  Online via Zoom

Target Audience : Post Primary Maths Teachers

Over the past decade, the market for maths simulations and virtual manipulatives has experienced unprecedented growth, offering teachers powerful tools to enhance student understanding. However, educators in device-less classrooms may feel left behind, concerned that their students are missing out on valuable learning opportunities. In this webinar, we will demonstrate how to effectively utilise Desmos in low-tech environments, ensuring that students receive an engaging, exciting, and interactive learning experience they won't forget. Embrace the potential of Desmos without the need for individual devices, and discover how to create memorable, hands-on lessons that foster a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.

Bio of Presenter: Shannon Ahern

Shannon is a Post-Primary Maths and Chemistry teacher and the creator of @craic_matamaitc. She has over 6 years of experience in STEM education and strives to make maths enjoyable for students of all abilities. Galileo Galilei stated that “Mathematics is the language with which God has written the universe” and this concept forms the basis of Shannon’s teaching methods; When every aspect of our reality is encoded in maths, the world is an infinite well of inspiration to make maths fun and engaging.