Math is tough. I’m not talking about solving equations (although that can be tough too), I’m talking about finding digital tools that can be used in the math classroom to help students and teachers accomplish their learning objectives. And, once you find a tool that you can use in your math class, using it for collaboration is another thing.
There are four apps that I find useful in math that are not only good digital tools, but can also promote collaboration in math class.
ClassKick: Classkick is a cool whiteboard app that allows the student to solve math problems using a stylus, in much the same way they would use a piece of paper. But the unique feature in Classkick lies in its ability for students to collaborate. If a student is stuck on a problem, they can simply put click on the virtual hand raise and other students can come to their aid (if the teacher has allowed access). Students can see their classmates work, and virtually lend a hand.
Google Drawings: Students can share a Google Drawing and work on the same set of problems in real-time. The cool thing about Google Drawings is that it’s essentially a blank piece of paper that students can share when working on a problem.
Explain Everything: A virtual whiteboard where students can share their work with other students. Students can work together on the problem in real time and solve it together.
Google Slides: Google Slides is a versatile presentation app that can also be used in the math classroom! Students can be presented with an equation to solve on the first sled, then, in subsequent slides, detail the steps in solving the problem. Students can be assigned different slides representing the different steps in solving the equation.
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