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Everyday Fractions - Students can take and post digital pictures of fractions that they see in their everyday lives. You can post a fraction of the week or assign a fraction with a different denominator to each student.

Interactive math word association- (Apples to Apples Game) Teacher posts one word and each student must come up a word to associate with that word without duplicating the students that posted before them. (Motivated students have the advantage of posting first) The teacher picks the best word that connects to the math word. The winner becomes the next judge and so on. The same game can be played within groups and assign one student to be the judge.

Why use the Wiki? Keeps them thinking out of school Motivates them because they love using the computer Extends the classroom to real life math

United Streaming Video Segments and Discussion Questions: This is a great way to reinforce topics discussed in class.

Student Blogs: I love the idea of an online journal. Not only does it allow the students to practice their typing skills and use technology but I think checking journals will be so much easier.

To manage class meetings, students can post agenda items to be discussed at the next meeting. After class meetings, students can post feedback on issues discussed.