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AMTE Webinars

As a benefit to members, AMTE sponsors professional webinars for mathematics teacher educators. The program features interactive presentations chosen by the AMTE Professional Development Committee.

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A Framework for Mathematics Teachers’ Evaluation of Digital Instructional Materials

Presenters

Amanda Thomas, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (amanda.thomas@unl.edu)
Alden J. Edson, Michigan State University

When

June 15, 2016, 4:00pm EST

Description

Join us as we share and discuss a framework for supporting mathematics teachers’ evaluation of digital instructional materials (DIMs). In a research study, K-8 teachers considered how technology integrates with research-based practices for teaching mathematics and generated indicators to guide the evaluation and selection of DIMs. The resulting framework suggested the potential for positive transformations of effective mathematics teaching practices through technology integration. During the webinar we will discuss implications for mathematics teacher educators and possible uses of the framework with preservice and inservice teachers, including the potential to support AMTE Standards C.1 Mathematics Concepts, Practices, and Curriculum; and C.2 Pedagogical Knowledge and Practices for Teaching Mathematics.

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How to Solve the Mathematics Teacher Shortage

Presenters

James Martinez, Ed.D., California State University - Channel Islands

When

March 2, 2017, 4:00pm Eastern

Description

According to Paul Mahieu, Senior Vice President of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, the mode for teacher service has dropped from 15.2 years in 1987 to one year in 2014. As a nation, we are facing a significant teacher shortage as a result of an improving economy, allowing for school districts across the country to reduce class sizes and hire more teachers. With regard to subject areas, mathematics teachers are particularly in demand. We invite you to join us for a one-hour webinar which investigates mathematics teacher recruitment and retention, most specifically from the perspective of higher education teacher preparation programs and induction.

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Cases for Teacher Educators: Facilitating Conversations about Inequities in Mathematics Classrooms

Presenters

Dorothy Y. White, University of Georgia
Sandra Crespo, Michigan State University 
Marta Civil, The University of Arizona

When

Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM EST

Description

Mathematics teacher educators often feel challenged when they discuss equity-related topics with pre-service and in-service teachers. To address this challenge, the AMTE Board of Directors chose equity and mathematics teacher education as the focus of the first book in the AMTE Professional Book series. The book, Cases for Teacher Educators: Facilitating Conversations about Inequities in Mathematics Classrooms, is a collection of cases centered on equity as a vehicle to prepare MTEs to discuss inequities in their mathematics methods, content, and professional development courses. Each chapter includes a case accompanied by three reflective commentaries. In this webinar we will provide an overview of the book through a sample of some of the dilemmas faced by the case authors, and the strategies offered by the authors and commentators for creating inclusive and equitable mathematics classrooms. Attendees will also have an opportunity to read abbreviated versions of two chapters and to share their thoughts.

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Fall 2016 AMTE Affiliates Webinar

Presenter:  Affiliate Connections Committee

When: November, 2016 

This online webinar focuses on issues relevant to local and regional organizations of mathematics teacher educators, including affiliate organizations. Topics include tools for dissemination of information, resources, advocacy, local updates, and membership recruitment strategies.

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AMTE’s Standards for Mathematics Teacher Preparation: Overview of the Draft

Presenter

Nadine Bezuk, San Diego State University
Chair, AMTE’s Standards for Mathematics Teacher Preparation writing group

When

Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM EST
The registration deadline is Friday, October 28th at 11:59PM PST.

Description

AMTE’s  Standards for Mathematics Teacher Preparation  describes the knowledge, skills, and dispositions well-prepared beginning teachers should have and how programs can ensure their students meet those standards. I will discuss the recently released draft and how you can provide your input to shape the final document.
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Getting Started with Mathematical Modeling in the Early Grades

Presenters

Rachel Levy, Harvey Mudd College

When

Wednesday, July 20, 2016, 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST

Description

The IMMERSION program is a partnership between school districts and university mathematics educators to help elementary school teachers engage their students in mathematical modeling.  This webinar will introduce participants to mathematical modeling and the ways we help teachers facilitate mathematical modeling in their classrooms.  It will include examples of modeling activities that have been used in K-8 classrooms.

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The Principles to Action ToolKit

Presenters

Melissa Boston, Duquesne University (bostonm@duq.edu)
Mike Steele, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (steelem@uwm.edu)
Fred Dillon, Ideastream (fdizzle1955@gmail.com)

When

Thursday, May 26, 2016, 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST

Description

In this webinar, members of the Principles to Action Toolkit development team will introduce the Principles to Action Toolkit, engage participants in selected modules (based on narrative cases, video cases, and student work), and discuss ways to use the materials in teacher education and professional development.

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Moving Online

Presenters

Gwyneth Hughes, College of Education, Boise State University & Education Outreach and Partnerships, University of Wisconsin Madison (gwynethhughes@boisestate.edu) Michele Carney, College of Education, Boise State University
Jonathan Brendefur, College of Education, Boise State University

When

Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET

Description

We will discuss our journey in moving a highly interactive mathematics professional development course into an asynchronous hybrid format. Specifically we will describe the technological affordances that allowed us to maintain the underlying philosophy of the course while meeting the wide range of needs of participants.

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Fall 2015 AMTE Affiliates Webinar

Presenter:  Affiliate Connections Committee

When: Friday, October 23, 2015 

This online webinar focuses on issues relevant to local and regional organizations of mathematics teacher educators, including affiliate organizations. Topics include tools for dissemination of information, resources, advocacy, local updates, and membership recruitment strategies.

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Incorporating Technology to Enhance Preservice Teachers' Statistical Reasoning and TPCK

Presenter: Jennifer Nickell, North Carolina State University

When: Thursday, May 7, 2015, 4:00-5:00 PM Eastern Time 

Participants will learn about a technology-rich task that they could use to engage  teachers in statistical reasoning, increase their technological knowledge, and provide opportunities to reason about students’ work on the task with technology. Technologies used in the task include: Google Forms, TinkerPlots, and GoAnimate (animation creation software).

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