TechMas Tips #11&12: Math is Visual and Adobe Spark

So, we have reached the end of our TechMas tips and I'm sure most teachers will be too exhausted to catch these last two tips.  However, I hope you will give both of these tools a try in the new year.  

TechMas Tip #11: Math is Visual

TechMas Tip #11 is a website, Math is Visual, that was created to help build conceptual understanding of mathematics through the use of visuals.  The site contains videos, images and resources to help teachers, parents and students. 

The following video shows the Math is Visual creator, Kyle Pearce, using the site with his own three and five year old children.

Math is Visual is a great website to bookmark if you're an elementary or middle school teacher that is looking for some new ideas or material.  Even if you don't find any material to use, you may very well be inspired to create similar material for your lessons.

TechMas Tip #12: Adobe Spark for EDU

I have been a fan of the Adobe Spark suite of free tools for a while now.  There are three apps included in the suite to help you communicate ideas easily and with style.

All apps are created to work on mobile devices, so you can create on the go or students can quickly create a post, page or video right from their chromebook or iPad.

The suite is free to use, but you must have an Adobe ID to log in. Give it a try and share in the comments how you would use it in your classroom.

Happy TechMas everyone!  I hope you've enjoyed the tips this season and will find one that works for you.

~Rosie F.