A backchannel is a conversation that takes place during an activity or event. It is common at conferences where attendees use Twitter to discuss presentations and announcements in real time. In classroom contexts, the word “backchannel” refers to conversations that take place among students during a classroom lecture or presentation. From the University of Waterloo: The… Read more »
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Social Annotation
If you teach a class that requires regular readings, you may find the use of social annotation helpful. What is Social Annotation? If you have ever shared checked out an old math book from the library, you may be familiar with social annotation. The proofs and theorems may have notes near them written by hand. The… Read more »