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ohioctm - Moderator Jan 17 @ 8:30 PM EST

Welcome to tonight's #octmchat! Tonight's host is @jcanigl1! Looking forward to sharing and learning more about PhET simulations in the math classroom!

ohioctm - Moderator Jan 17 @ 8:31 PM EST

Introduce yourself with your name, location, and role. #octmchat

jcanigl1 Jan 17 @ 8:31 PM EST

#octmchat I use the many math simulations in my class. We modeled the pendulum in the Pit and the Pendulum and found that in fact Edgar Allen Poe does know math!

ohioctm - Moderator Jan 17 @ 8:32 PM EST

We will be using the Q1/A1 format tonight for our questions. Remember to use #octmchat in your tweets and use the "latest" view to see the most recent tweets!

ohioctm - Moderator Jan 17 @ 8:33 PM EST

Finish up your introductions. Q1 is coming up! #octmchat

chrissybug24 Jan 17 @ 8:33 PM EST

Hi! I'm Christina... one of the math consultants/coaches @HamiltonCoESC and also the most recent past-president of @ohioctm... I'm excited to learn more about PHET simulations! Thanks for faciliating tonight, @jcanigl1 #octmchat

ohioctm - Moderator Jan 17 @ 8:34 PM EST

Here is Q1 for #octmchat. Remember to use A1 for Answer 1 and include #octmchat in each of your Tweets. Here is the link to check out PhET if you haven't already: https://t.co/J1A2dDloDd

JacquiLehmkuhl Jan 17 @ 8:34 PM EST

Hi Math Peeps! Jacqui Lehmkuhl here. I am a high school math teacher and also Vice-President of Secondary for OCTM. Tonight's topic is something brand new for me. #Growing #octmchat

chrissybug24 Jan 17 @ 8:35 PM EST

Hi, Jacqui! I'm glad you're joining #octmchat tonight! :)

In reply to @JacquiLehmkuhl

AmyWettengel Jan 17 @ 8:36 PM EST

Hi, I'm Amy. Math consultant at @HamiltonCoESC. Trying to pay attention to this chat and my kid's homework! #octmchat

mathbarb Jan 17 @ 8:36 PM EST

Barb Weidus, math coach, SW Ohio #octmchat

jcanigl1 Jan 17 @ 8:37 PM EST

#octmchat PhET was orginially a physics lab-type program. They added chemistry, bio, and math. The new math simulations are great for your classroom. Students can manipulate variables to understand the relationship among them.

AmyWettengel Jan 17 @ 8:37 PM EST

A1: I've never used one but interested in learning more! #octmchat

JacquiLehmkuhl Jan 17 @ 8:37 PM EST

A1: I have not used PhET, but our science department has utilized this a lot. Funny story is that they just shared this link with me recently. They love it! This gives me another reason to explore. #octmchat

mathbarb Jan 17 @ 8:38 PM EST

A1 This is new for me. #octmchat

rachaelhgorsuch Jan 17 @ 8:39 PM EST

Joining late, but never late than never! Rachael Gorsuch from @ColumbusAcademy in Columbus #octmchat

ohioctm - Moderator Jan 17 @ 8:40 PM EST

Q2 is coming up in one minute! #octmchat

jcanigl1 Jan 17 @ 8:40 PM EST

#octmchat Some of my favorites are the Moving Man...as a man is walking one can see the distance, velocity and accelleration. So helpful when teaching calculus.

chrissybug24 Jan 17 @ 8:40 PM EST

A1: I haven't ever used the PHET simulations, but I just tried out the area model simulation and and checked out the "game" #octmchat

rachaelhgorsuch Jan 17 @ 8:40 PM EST

A1: Haven't used PhET yet, but have spent some time learning more about if this past year. #octmchat

ohioctm - Moderator Jan 17 @ 8:41 PM EST

Here is Q2 for #octmchat. If you haven't tried any simulations, which ones might you want to try?

chrissybug24 Jan 17 @ 8:41 PM EST

Glad you're able to join #octmchat tonight, Rachael! :)

In reply to @rachaelhgorsuch, @ColumbusAcademy

mathbarb Jan 17 @ 8:43 PM EST

A2 what grade levels do the simulations address? #octmchat

jcanigl1 Jan 17 @ 8:45 PM EST

#octmchat Hi Barb, they go from elementary to high school. What I also love about the programs are the wonderful resources that other teachers share. They include videos so that you can experience them.

AmyWettengel Jan 17 @ 8:46 PM EST

A2: I think I'm most interested, at the moment, in the area model applications. So applicable to what several of my teachers are working on. #octmchat

ohioctm - Moderator Jan 17 @ 8:47 PM EST

Q3 is coming up in one minute! #octmchat

JacquiLehmkuhl Jan 17 @ 8:47 PM EST

A2: I was just getting triggy on the Trig Tour. #octmchat

ohioctm - Moderator Jan 17 @ 8:48 PM EST

Here is Q3 for #octmchat.

rachaelhgorsuch Jan 17 @ 8:48 PM EST

A2: I heard about a math teacher pairing the Pendulum Lab with the English teacher teaching "The Pit and the "Pendulum". Kids had to design a modeling question and pursue. I thought that idea was awesome! #octmchat

mathbarb Jan 17 @ 8:48 PM EST

A2 Since we are a small group tonight, who is in charge/ creating these? (I’m in a car on the way home. ) #octmchat

chrissybug24 Jan 17 @ 8:49 PM EST

A2: I'm just getting familiar with the site... Do I need to "download" each one I want to check out, @jcanigl1? #octmchat

jcanigl1 Jan 17 @ 8:51 PM EST

#octmchat I love the Plinko...It is so hard to simulate and rather expensive to get manipulatives to do the same processes.

mathbarb Jan 17 @ 8:52 PM EST

A2 How are your Ss using them? #octmchat

jcanigl1 Jan 17 @ 8:53 PM EST

#octmchat I simply click on the module that I would want and then see the video. I also investigate what other teachers propose. These teachers are so creative

ohioctm - Moderator Jan 17 @ 8:54 PM EST

Last question (Q4) coming up in one minute. #octmchat

ohioctm - Moderator Jan 17 @ 8:55 PM EST

Here is Q4 for #octmchat. Be sure to build your PLN and follow new people from tonight's chat!

jcanigl1 Jan 17 @ 8:56 PM EST

#octmchat I have future teachers and they use them to model topic. I often ask students to predict what will happen. Then they test their conjectures.

mathbarb Jan 17 @ 8:57 PM EST

Love this idea! Thanks for sharing!! #octmchat

In reply to @jcanigl1

rachaelhgorsuch Jan 17 @ 8:57 PM EST

A4: Honestly, I feel like that asset of PhET is that kids can play. I think it's a great intro, with some follow-up discussion to solidify the knowledge the kids are experiencing. #octmchat

ohioctm - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:00 PM EST

Thank you for joining tonight's #octmchat! The conversation doesn't have to stop, though. Use #octmchat and continue sharing!