Overview Conic sections manipulatives are helpful for high school students to better understand the connection between the cone and these two-dimensional graphs. Here, we share resources for creating these so each student can use the manipulatives to connect to the content. MakerSpace Files We provide a smaller version of the […]
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Fraction Tiles
Overview Fraction tiles are a length model for illustrating fractions. Most versions include a representation of the whole and eight different fraction types (1/2s, 1/3s, 1/4s, 1/5s, 1/6s, 1/8s, 1/10s, 1/12s) – but our version includes 1/9s, and the files can be edited so other denominators can be included in […]
Linking Number Rods
Overview These linking number rods are a useful tool for teaching basic number concepts. Each rod is centimeter-length based on the number it represents. For example, the pink 7 rod below shows seven 1cm squares on the top. These can link together to teach/learn basic addition/subtraction and counting concepts. By […]
Number Frames
Overview Number frames are a variation of 10-frames in which each number (1-10) is arranged as part of a completed 10-frame and color coded by number. In the image below, a child can arrange a 3 (yellow) with a 7 (pink) and to be the same size and shape as […]
360 Video Basics – Based on Lessons Learned (2018-2022)
In early 2018, I (Karl Kosko) purchased my first 360 camera (a Ricoh Theta SC2) and edited some of my first 360 video with a free 360 Video editing software (VIRB Edit). Filming in elementary classrooms, I would place the camera on a selfie stick with a small tripod base. […]
Where to Place 360 Cameras when Recording
Publications
Editorials & Invited Papers Kosko, K. W., Ferdig, R. E., & Roche, L. (2021). Editorial: Conceptualizing a shared definition and future directions for extended reality (XR) in teacher education. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 29(3), 257-278. https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/219894/ Peer Reviewed Journals Gandolfi, E., Ferdig, R. E., & Kosko, K. W. […]
Presentations
Research Presentations: Yang, Y., Ren, Z., Lenart, C., Corsello, A., Kosko, K., Su, S., & Guan, Q. (December, 2023). Deep learning-based student learning behavior understanding framework in real classroom scene. Paper presented atthe International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications (ICMLA). Jacksonville, FL. Kosko, K. W., Austin, C. K., & Zolfaghari, […]
Press
Ruths, J. (2021, June 7). The extended reality classroom [Podcast]. In J. Ruths, Jabbuedu. Retrieved at: http://jabbedu.com/show46/ Abraham, A. (2020, February 27). Training future teachers with virtual reality [Radio series]. In 3 News: What Matters Most. Cleveland, OH: WKYC. Retrieved at: https://www.wkyc.com/article/tech/training-future-teachers-with-virtual-reality/95-8b71e8a7-1472-4ed2-98b0-3dba1d8e4a68 Reynolds, A. (2019, November 2). Using virtual reality to train future teachers [Radio series]. In J. Nungesser (Producer), Elevations. Kent, OH: WKSU. Retrieved at: https://www.wksu.org/post/using-virtual-reality-train-teachers Destro, J. […]