Eclectic Technology

If you have not had a chance to check out Dan Meyer and his method of teaching math please take the time and check out the links in this post. Not only is there a talk he gave at TED called 'Math Class Needs a Makeover' (embedded in the post) there is also a link to his to his '101 questions' site, where the community may pose problems and ask questions. 

He also has a Google Spreadsheet called Dan Meyer's Three Act Math Tasks. You may find it at http://bit.ly/tpp82B.

Act 1 - a video that sets up the problem to be solved and raises questions; Act 2 - additional information provided to help solve the problem and more questions; Act 3 - the result with the video back with new information plus a sequel. Authentic math to challenge learners!