Reinventing math education symposium

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Sylvia

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Sep 30, 2015, 10:14:16 PM9/30/15

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Hi all,

I have something I'd like to share with you, and hope you share it with your colleagues and networks. It's a symposium on reinventing mathematics education. Now - why do I think this is appropriate for a Fab Lab and MakerSpace group? (Besides getting to come to Los Angeles in January?)

It's because in most schools, math class is a bastion of non-hands-on, non-constructivist, technology-free zone. If we think that digital fabrication and hands-on learning are the key to climbing the hill of education reform - math class is the peak of that mountain.

Luckily, this symposium has a powerhouse lineup of mathematics educators who want to change the world - and rock your world. Check this out:

The Willows Community School is hosting a symposium, Reinventing Mathematics Education, January 4, 2016. This world-class event features Conrad Wolfram, Constance Kamii, and Ilana Horn speaking and leading workshops.

Registration is limited and early-bird discount registration ends November 1st. Team discounts are also available.

Read about the event and who should attend here.

Read Gary Stager’s reasons for organizing this special event here.

Please share this information widely.

Sylvia Martinez

Co-author of Invent To Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom

"The Maker Movement in schools now has a bible." - Larry Magid, Technology Columnist, Huffington Post, CBS News.