Although it feels as though summer has just arrived in Seattle, we all know school is just around the corner. As teachers begin preparing for another year, I thought it might be a good time to talk about motivation. While some students may seem automatically wired with an appetite for learning, others may need a bit more convincing. Undeniably, at some point in their education students need personal attention and understanding in order to be successful and begin reaching their full potential (my own personal list of thank yous is far too long to note here!). Now, we all know the our very own Whizz Prof is no substitution for an actual teacher, but he and Math-Whizz can certainly offer some help. Natalie, our Product Manager in the UK, shows us how.
So while a teacher might not be able to check in with each and every student on a daily basis, Math-Whizz enables them to easily and personally motivate students using tools featured in our Teachers’ Resource. From a messaging system to individualized certificates, we’ve provided educators with numerous options. Our development team has also packed a lot of goodies and incentives (have you seen the way Whizzers decorate their bedrooms?) for students that keep them excited and interested in Math-Whizz, and therefore math.
About the Author: Rita Rogers grew up in the PNW and despite her “low-tech” houseboat upbringing, went on to complete her Master’s of Communication in Digital Media at the University of Washington in 2010. She is passionate about the convergence of education and technology, educational gaming, and outer space.