Michael Starbird’s session took place during Course Hero’s 2020 virtual Education Summit as a part of the Teaching Techniques and Demos track.
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Michael Starbird, PhD
Professor of Mathematics, The University of Texas at Austin
PhD, MA, and BA in Mathematics
Session Title: Teaching Effective Thinking Through Mathematics
Presenter: Michael Starbird, Professor of Mathematics, The University of Texas at Austin
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM PDT
Format: Interactive Workshop
Session Details: Whether online or in person, a challenging but successful mathematics experience can empower students to become independent thinkers and learners well beyond any particular class. Some Zoom features can actually facilitate engaged learning experiences and promote inquiry-based strategies of instruction that work well online or in person. The biggest challenge of teaching effectively online is teaching effectively.
