What happens when you layer two highly effective but different learning modalities? In this workshop, participants will learn how one district paired the digital Amplify Desmos Math curriculum with the effective practices from Building Thinking Classrooms to promote high engagement, deep thinking, and independence in students. Next, participants will try an interactive online lesson for themselves and use their experience to discuss how technology can enhance or hinder the 14 Practices. Participants will learn about a two-question framework for deciding when and how to use interactive online platforms with BTC and apply the framework to decide how to facilitate sample lessons. Finally, the presenters will share some practical considerations they use when coaching teachers seeking to adapt Amplify Desmos Activities to the BTC practices.
