As a high school math teacher, I know that math can sometimes feel like a solitary subject—just you, your calculator, and an endless sea of numbers. But learning is never truly an individual pursuit. Some of the best “aha!” moments happen through collaborative problem-solving, peer discussions, and asking the right (or wrong) questions. That’s why, in my blended Workplace 20 course, I plan to create meaningful student-to-student and student-to-instructor interactions that go beyond just answering questions in a discussion board. So, how do we bring a sense of community into an online or blended math classroom without it feeling forced? How do we make learning interactive and engaging while maintaining…
