There is a new version of ShowMe and I am really excited about it!

I discovered ShowMe last year and used it once, and really loved it.  It was a super easy way to make a short video to explain a concept that normally would need many, many repetitions in class.  In this case, I was explaining how it is possible to determine the number for protons, neutrons, and electrons from the atomic number and atomic mass unit.  It isn’t a difficult concept, but I usually explain it, and then practice 5-20 times with the students.  ShowMe allowed me to create a two minute video to “teach” the students, and then another two minute of practice problems for them to complete.  Those students that wanted to watch the explanation over and over, take notes, and try the problems, could do so.  Those students that watched, got it, and wanted to move on, could do so.  And, it really only took me a few minutes to make and upload the video.

New updates are always exciting, especially when it is something you like to use and it just keeps getting better!