TIES 2015: Full Schedule

7:30am CST

First Timers Session

First time attending the TIES Education Technology Conference? Come and learn tips and tricks to get the most out of your conference experience

Speakers

Susan Herder

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Mounds View Public Schools

Susan is the Instructional Technology Coordinator for Mounds View Public Schools. A former middle school science teacher, she supports the integration of classroom sets of Chromebooks at all levels and provides support to the professional learning communities around this initiative... Read More →

Monday December 14, 2015 7:30am - 8:00am CST
Regency

Skill Level Beginner
Audience General interest

12:50pm CST

Bootstrap: Teaching Algebra via Game Programming

Bootstrap is a curricular module that teaches algebra and problem solving strategies through computer programming. This session introduces Bootstrap, beginning with the cognitive challenges of algebra, a discussion of why our contemporary notions of programming are often not appropriate for math instruction, and a focus on arenas where it can be a powerful teaching tool. Attendees will see a broad overview of the curriculum, including a discussion on Bootstrap’s unique approach to word problems. Participants will leave with knowledge of how programming in an algebraic, functional language can lead to increased understanding of algebraic concepts such as functions and variables.

Speakers