Math teacher, PhET sim designer, she/her
Boulder, CO
Joined February 2012
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Amanda McGarry retweeted
HUGE New sim announcement today! 🎉
We just published two amazing new sims for early #math learners. Number Play & Number Compare! We have SO MUCH to say about these amazing new resources, but first, just go play! 👇🏼👇🏾👇🏿
phet.colorado.edu/en/simulat…
Amanda McGarry retweeted
Wait, another NEW SIM!
Our classic Calculus Grapher is now in #HTML5, with multiple new features, like the ability to explore tangents, area under the curve, and a predict mode.
Check it out!!
#math #iteachmath #calculus
phet.colorado.edu/en/simulat…
Amanda McGarry retweeted
Call for student volunteers!
We interview students with every new sim to improve the design. Know anyone grades 6-12 interested? Ss are paid for their time, & get to play with new sims! US-based only at this time.
Parents can sign up here (please share): bit.ly/PhETvolunteer
Amanda McGarry retweeted
Our own @McGarryMath with be presenting at @nearpod #CampEngage on Feb 27!
Sign up here: nearpod.com/camp-engage
FREE & includes:
- Live workshops and trainings
- New connections with thousands of educators across the globe!
- Fresh ideas to bring back to your classrooms
Amanda McGarry retweeted
Our very own @McGarryMath will be presenting at @Nearpod #CampEngage Sunday Nov 21st 2-3pm ET!
Her session for #STEM T's will cover best practices for PhET plus tips on integrating in Nearpod!
Find out more about this awesome event running Nov. 18-21 bit.ly/3jTK16B
Amanda McGarry retweeted
Calling all elementary teachers!
What are some FUN objects your students like to count when learning about cardinality? Let us know in a comment, or respond to this quick survey. (asking for a sim being developed!)
#Iteachmath #math #maths #numbers
forms.gle/m8gZLDCz67octp3P8
Amanda McGarry retweeted
Have you seen our collection of awesome #math sims?
Our latest is Number Line: Distance, providing contexts to explore absolute value, distance, & meanings of subtraction!
As always, #FREE! Please share!
#OER #mathchat #remotelearning #iteachmath
phet.colorado.edu/en/simulat…
Amanda McGarry retweeted
Have you ever wanted instruction on using PhET from our very own team of experts???
We present the PhET Virtual Workshop!
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Come learn our research-based strategies for effective #inquiry with the sims #STEM #remotelearning #OER
phet.colorado.edu/en/teachin…
Amanda McGarry retweeted
Teaching elementary #Math? You NEED to try our brand new #HTML5 Number Line: Operations sim!
Like all our sims, completely FREE. (All HTML5 sims run seamlessly on #chromebook & #iPadAir4!)
Please share with collogues!
#remotelearning #elemmathchat #OER
phet.colorado.edu/en/simulat…
Amanda McGarry retweeted
NEW SIM! NEW SIM!
We JUST published our brand new Number Line: Operations sim, perfect for younger learners working with integer operations. Includes a great context with net worth.
Check it out!!
#math #remotelearning #remoteteaching #STEM
phet.colorado.edu/en/simulat…
Amanda McGarry retweeted
Calling all teachers and parents of 6th grade students (in the US)! We are looking for more 6th grade student volunteers to test simulations. Students are paid for their participation!
Please share and sign up here:
bit.ly/PhETvolunteer
#OER #STEM #remotelearning
Amanda McGarry retweeted
Wait WHAAAATTT???
Our brand new PhET #Android app is available for free for a limited time! 🤯🤯🤯
All our #HTML5 sims at your fingertips, offline access, and the app can be installed on most #chromebooks. Get it today!!!
play.google.com/store/apps/d…
Amanda McGarry retweeted
"It is time for all members of our profession to acknowledge that mathematics is created by humans and therefore inherently carries human biases. Until this occurs, our community and our students cannot reach full potential." -CMPM #MathValues bit.ly/3l86j2p
Amanda McGarry retweeted
So many incredible things about RBG but I'll never forget her powerful dissent to decision gutting Voting Rights Act
“Throwing out preclearance when it has worked to stop discriminatory changes is like throwing away your umbrella in a rainstorm because you are not getting wet”
Amanda McGarry retweeted
As many of our users know, @Adobe is ending support for Flash. What does this mean for PhET's legacy Flash sims?
We recently sent an email to our registered users detailing our plans. Don't forget to sign up for an account on our website for important updates like this one!
Amanda McGarry retweeted
Lots of concern about wealthy families deepening educational inequities thru #podschools #podding #microschools, etc but I haven't seen much about what families can do to make schooling more equitable...
So, I wrote this guide... 🧵
tinyurl.com/EquityGuidePande…
Amanda McGarry retweeted
HUGE NEWS!
For #TeacherAppreciationWeek2020 , we are excited to announce browser-compatible versions of many of our legacy Java simulations! This stopgap solution opens on #Chromebooks & #iPads (performance/graphics will vary with device).
Info here!
docs.google.com/document/d/e…
Amanda McGarry retweeted
If your school or university is like our home institution @CUBoulder and moving to remote instruction for #Covid_19 precautions, pass the word along about all of our FREE #STEM simulations that can help for #online courses!
phet.colorado.edu/
Amanda McGarry retweeted
ICYMI....
NEW #MATH SIM! NEW #MATH SIM!
What do elevation, account balances, and temperature have in common? They can all be represented on a number line! Your young learners will love the multiple contexts.
#OER #MTBoS #Mathematics #STEM #edtech
phet.colorado.edu/en/simulat…
Amanda McGarry retweeted
Have you looked at our website recently??
We just put out the first of many facelift and navigation improvements to our site. Working diligently on making it more modern, mobile friendly, and easier to find resources. Check out the new homepage!
phet.colorado.edu/