Ben


 * Ben Zajac** **bzajac@bcps.org**


 * Bio**
 * I was born and raised in Slippery Rock, PA. I graduated from Slippery University with an elementary degree. After graduating, I moved to southern Maryland and taught 7th grade math. After one year of teaching there my beautiful wife and I then moved to Baltimore County, where I currently teach 8th grade. My wife and I are currently expecting our second child, so I'm sure to be more tired in the future. Go**
 * [[file:jsangiovanni/Ben_Steelers.jpg|Steelers!]]**


 * Links to Mobile Apps: **

[|Geogebra] [|Poll Everywhere] [|Blogger] [|Facebook] [|Class Dojo]
 * Possible Web 2.0 Tools for Project:**

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 * Work from Class 1:**
 * Web 2.0 is a set of next-generation Internet technologies. It allows each individual user control over manipulating and interacting with the technology. Web 2.0 limits the need for software allowing this new form of media to be virtually free. While being free, it also allows users to access this technology from anywhere. A group of individuals can be working on a document simultaneously, while a computer somewhere else keeps track of the changes and when the occurred.**

[|Edutopia Quiz Link]

[|Discovery Quiz]

"How I might use a wiki page in my class" I would use a wiki page in my class to get information to my parents that my students do not get to them. Parents are always asking for resources with our curriculum, and I can post the resources on the page for others to see.

**"Today's Meet" Lesson Plan**
I would create 4-6 different “Today’s Meet” rooms (depending on class sizes) - Each room would be assigned a different word problem. - Students would be in groups, but discussing the question over the live chat room. - I also would like the students to check out the previous posts in order to see if those students completed it correctly as well. If not, I would like to discuss what was wrong and see if they could fix it. - They must state the solution in the room as well. I could then extend the lesson and show certain parts of the transcripts to students and create a BCR out of them. I could cut out a section and ask if this is correctly thinking, or was there a mistake made and how would you fix it? I did not get a chance to try this activity in my class this week, but it is definitely something I would like to.
 * Similar to what we did in class as well.


 * Work from Class 2:**
 * [[file:jsangiovanni/Ben_Word_Cloud.PNG|Word Cloud]]**

=**SMP Activity**=

=**Journal Prompts**= [] [] []

=**Word Cloud Ideas in the Classroom**= - Create word clouds using geometric shapes with vocabulary words to fit in those shapes. Since Wordle cannot do this you will need to use Tagul or Tagxedo. - Create word clouds that display fractions. Example: A word cloud with three different insects, two mammals, four fish, and five birds. Ask for fractions of each animal type. - Create a word cloud of standards to be used in the course. - Show units of measurement in a word cloud. Try to scale it by proportion… to some extent where possible. Put each type of measurement such as volume, linear, mass in its own color. Be creative and use both the advanced number and color tool.
 * - Put vocabulary words or use as a word wall.**

=__**Kidblog Website**__= []


 * Work from Class 3:**


 * [|Polynomial Functions Glogster]**




 * Work from Class 4:**
 * [|UDL Summary]**


 * [|UDL Reflection]**


 * Work from Class 5:**
 * [|Class Google Form]**
 * [|Google Form]**

Google [|document]used in my class


 * Work from Class 6:**



Lessons from LearnZillion []

Pythagorean Theorem []

Lessons from KhanAcademy []

Pros and Cons LearnZillion is much more interactive and provides the viewer with more visuals. It helps keep the viewers attention with more stimulation. Khan Academy provides step by step instructions on how to complete various topics. If a student struggled to pay attention in class, this would provide the student with much needed guidance. Overall, both videos are great for students to go back and practice. The best thing I like about them is that you can pause and rewind if necessary.

Text to Mind - Popplet - [|Conic Sections] Padlet - [|Sorting Game]
 * Work from Class 7:**

[|Educreations]
 * Work from Class 8:**

Solving Equations - Test Moz
 * Work for Class 9:**

Project: Class Dojo