My “students” are usually adults, although I do love being invited to the classroom to help with younger students. Especially elementary students – seems they have not lost that sense of being able to do anything! Anyway, this afternoon we are having Math teachers in for a workshop. As I reflect on my sophomore’s math conferences two weeks ago, I was astonished the teacher used no technology and never even got them out of their seats to learn different concepts. This was very discouraging.

I will be presenting GPS technology to this group of Math teachers and I have several activities that will get them thinking, moving, sharing, and ultimately, learning (or how they can teach) about math and GPS. I am excited to have them work with these devices as I am sure their students would be also. Other teacher we have worked with just love getting out and using the GPS units. They can touch on every curricular area and are great tools for doing cross-curricular activities.

Borrow one from a friend (or your local extension office) and check out how you might use one in your class. I think you’ll find they do more than just talk to satellites! They will help transform learning.