Day 2

Today we started hunkering down and began to get into a routine.  Each class has its own sense of self.  First period seemed to be pretty traditional today.  I hope that we can change that and make it more interactive with the subject.  In Functions, everyone had a great opinion to the intense problem that we had to solve.  It was nice to see people working together in this class and 1st period.  In Geometry, I think everyone is excited to see where the subject will go, but there is still the basics that we must cover before we grab the bull by the horns.  I love teaching Geometry and I hope the students will get something out of my passion.

For homework:
algebra 2:  10 hand picked problems on a worksheet.  6 to solve, 4 to set up.
geometry:  18 problems on points, lines, and planes and understanding the notation.

Day 1 - Douglass!!

Today, in all three classes we discussed the class expectations for being successful in the course.  I was also able to hear some of the student's expectations for themselves, but I would like to hear more.  Hopefully by the end of the week, I will also hear what their expectations are for me.

Algebra 2 - We worked on Solving Equations in Manga High and will continue this lesson tomorrow since we did not get very far.  This was a review of the steps learned in Algebra 1, used in Geometry, and a key operative for their success in this class.

Functions - Students were introduced to Edmodo and we began working on the first activity answering questions on a google form that I created using the questions from Activity 1.1.  Students were to focus on collaborating to formulate answers and problem solving.

Geometry - Students learned how to navigate on the Synergy program.  If they had time, they began the lesson on Point, Lines, and Planes.

For Homework, all students were to sign up for Edmodo.

Connect to Facebook and Twitter

In order to keep everyone informed of what is going on this year, I am trying a few new things. I have put together both a facebook and twitter account for the class room. I will not be checking these things - they will be read only accounts, but it is my expectation to meet everyone on all forms of social media. If you want to contact me, you may call the school at 571-252-2060 or email me at jason.fournier@lcps.org. Parents that sign up with douglass.edmodo.com and join their child's class, will be involved even more deeply within the communication process. I hope this meets everyone's needs for it is my goal to communicate better with parents.

Facebook

Twitter

RSS FEEDS from EDMODO

Parents & Students, you can pick which feed you would like if this is how you get your news.

Geometry RSS

Functions and Data Analysis RSS

Algebra 2 RSS

If you are unsure about what an RSS feed is click here and you will be surprised you haven't started using them years ago.

Having fun with Viewbix

Trying to see if I was able to create an interactive video before school started.



Now......................what happens on the FB and TW connections I have to this blog?????

Trying something new

Going to use this as my classroom website for updates and activities.  The goal is to keep everyone in the now of what is going on.