Creating, Collaborating, and Computing in Math (CCC-M): A professional learning network for enhancing the teaching and learning of mathematics using digital tools

1. Creating, Collaborating
and Computing in Math
Enhancing the teaching and learning of
mathematics using technology
Riverside School Board and McGill University 2013-2016

2. Overview (1)
Why this project?
Student success in mathematics
Focus on the transition from elementary to
secondary
Digital literacy
Initial funding for 3 years (Sept 2013 - Aug 2016)

3. Overview (2)
Goals
Teachers and consultants engage in on-going,
sustained professional learning
For the benefit of student learning
Use of data to monitor and orient practice,
inquiry, and learning

4. Research Questions
What knowledge do “we” (teachers, school board
pedagogical consultants, and educational researchers)
need in order to improve students’ understanding, and
integrate digital tools meaningfully into this practice shift?
How can we engage in the most promising professional
development experiences to achieve the above practice
shift in a sustainable way?
How can we use student-learning data to monitor progress
and adapt practice toward the goal of developing digital
literacy and disciplinary understanding?

5. Objectives for Year 1 (2013-2014)
Foster a community of practice in mathematics
teaching and digital tools
Develop collective understandings of the situation
Develop practice in terms of using digital tools for
ourselves and for students
Sharing, reflection, inquiry
Consolidating a long-term partnership between
RSB and McGill

6. Key Activities for Year 1 (2013-2014)
Face-to-face meetings (5 times/year)
September / November / January / March / May
On-line activities
Classroom visits and interviews
Focus group meetings
Wrap-up, Celebration, Planning next year
(May F2F meeting)

7. Leadership Team (1)
McGill University (Department of Educational and
Counselling Psychology)
Dr. Alain Breuleux (Principal Investigator)
Dr. Gyeong Mi Heo (Research Associate)
Lei Nong (Research Assistant)

8. Leadership Team (2)
Riverside School Board
Lisa Rae-Nutter - Assistant Director of Educational
Services
Karen Rye - Technology Consultant (RECIT)
Tina Morotti - Educational Consultant (Elementary)
Sandra Fréchette - Educational Consultant (Secondary)
Participants: 7 Elementary teachers and 6 Secondary
teachers