Magrid Updates & new features

Kontext / Contexte

Learning mathematics requires a variety of language skills, which make teaching and learning mathematics in countries with heterogeneous student populations (such as in Luxembourg) a challenge. Magrid is an app with the innovative approach of enabling the teaching and learning of early visual-spatial and mathematical skills regardless of the different language skills of the students or their mastery of the language of instruction. The Magrid program aims to promote the mathematical precursor skills of students between +/- 4 to 7 years old. For this, an app was developed for the tablet, with the help of which the students can practice independently and in a playful context. Objectives pursued formulated in terms of skills to be developed by the participants during the training.

Zielsetzung / Objectifs

Knowledge
The participants will learn about:
- the latest updates to Magrid
- hands-on experience using the program in their teaching.

Know-how
The participants will be able to:
- feel confident in their ability to effectively use Magrid and incorporate the new features into their lessons
- exchange experiences and discuss practical applications of Magrid in the classroom.

Posture
The participants will be invited to reflect on the positive use of new media in the classroom and are open to the use of Magrid in the classroom.

Inhalt / Contenu

- Comprehensive training on Magrid's latest features and updates
- Overview of how to effectively support students with Magrid
- Hands-on experience with the app's functionalities, tasks, and new materials
- In-depth overview of new updates and selected tasks
- Question and answer session to ensure confidence in using Magrid for teaching

Arbeitsformen / Approche méthodologique

- Introduction and workshop to the Magrid app
- Concrete work and testing of the app on the tablet

Referent, Referentin / Formateur, formatrice

Tahereh Pazouki, Dr, Phd in Psychology and Computer Scientist, Director of LetzMath (Groupe B & C)
Camal Tahireddine, Employee at LetzMath (Groupe B)

Remarques / Anmerkung

You will need MS Teams access, a microphone and a PC or laptop camera (no iPad or smartphone please) to participate. You will be added to the MS Teams group 1 weekday ahead of the appointed date. Please log in to your group at least 5 minutes ahead of time.