Technically Desmos
An online course for teachers
Ever feel like the digital activities you’re using with lessons are a little forced, static, and…(dare I say it)…boring?
You’ve tried exploring other templates to add a new dimension to your activities, but they still feel limited.
Maybe you’ve spent hours jimmy-rigging an activity to include the standards, rigor, and range of learning, but it didn’t feel like it was worth it in the end.
Or maybe you’ve found yourself having to settle for a less engaging learning format for the sake of “covering all the standards.”
But what if you could make your students go from ‘meh’ to ‘wow’ with just a few clicks?
And what if those clicks could uplevel your teaching game while also magically shrinking your grading pile?
Inside Technically Desmos, I show you, step-by-step, not only how to get started with Desmos to implement it in your classroom, but also how to use the computational layer to create…
🤩 customized escape room,
🤩 student choice activities,
🤩 and assessments with instant feedback that will hook your students’ attention (because we all know how easy it is to engage teenagers) and have them begging for more.
Plus, with self-checking features, there’s no need to spend an eternity deciphering thousands of pencil etchings – thank goodness!
Technically Desmos will help you find out how to…
Create customized activities unique to YOUR STUDENTS
Learn how to use the computational layer inside Desmos to easily make activities that meet the needs of your students. Whether you have previous coding experience or not, you’ll learn step-by-step how computational layer can be a game-changer for creating customized activities to keep your students learning and engaged.
Take the shortcut to understanding Desmos
Sure, you could google everything to learn what you think you need to know for free, BUUUUT I condense the boring documentation (that’s full of overwhelming technical jargon) into short, simple, easy-to-apply steps. Plus, you’ll learn how to design activity features that you didn’t even know Desmos was capable of.
Save the time planning engaging lessons
The course workbook includes cheat sheets with copy-and-paste code that you can use to create engaging Desmos activities in no time. With this handy tool, you’ll be able to reuse and modify your activities throughout the year without the hassle of starting from scratch every time.
Make grading a breeze
Learn how to create self-correcting activities that record student answers AND provide instant customized feedback based on their answers in the form of videos, visuals, hints, you name it. You’ll be able to grade smarter, not harder, giving you more time to focus on what matters most: your students.
“BY FAR the most useful course I have taken!”
“Technically Desmos is BY FAR the most useful course I have taken (and I am truly a course junkie.) Sure, sure, I could look everything up, but the course showed me how to do things I didn’t even know were possible—like displaying a video when a question is answered incorrectly. Gamechanger!”
— Melanie A.
Take a peek inside the course and find out what’s included!
(Buckle up, buttercup!)
Access everything you need to get started with the course, including, the oh-so-exciting terms of use, answers to your initial questions (and probably a few you never knew you had), instructions for how to utilize the course handbook and make it your own.
Learn how to tame the wild beast of Desmos as you learn how to create an account, how to set up different component types, and corral your students on the teacher dashboard.
Explore the mystical realm of Computational Layer as you learn how to name components, use variables, and write code with conditionals to create activities that make students feel like they’re living in the Matrix!
Why get bogged down in grading when Desmos can do it for you? Learn how to create engaging self-checking activities that incorporate multiple choice, checkboxes, ordered lists, card sorts, and more.
Get ready to channel your inner Houdini and learn how to create an interactive escape room in Desmos that will have your students begging for more. Learn helpful tips on how to lock students out of feature slides and make the ultimate final lock to complete the activity.
Embed differentiation elements to provide student accommodations and choice elements to the learning experience using hint buttons, accessible tutorial videos, and sentence and math starters.
Create customized tests inside of Desmos using multiple choice, check boxes, ordered lists, sketches, math input, text input, graphs, tables, and more.
“Finally I understand Desmos!”
“Prior to Technically Desmos, I had NO IDEA how easy it is to make custom activities and assessments to meet my multiple curriculum standards. Coming from someone who has no coding background, Maggie makes it easy to code through the CL! My students have especially loved the self-checking aspect and I love that I can see students’ screens from the Teacher Dashboard. I highly recommend it to all teachers. With Maggie’s help, Desmos will quickly become one of your favorite techie teacher tools.”
— Kenzie W.
Let’s talk about the course workbook…
This miiiiight just be your favorite part of the course.
This isn’t just any old PDF. This is an interactive playbook created in a program called Notion, so you can make your own copy and customize it to your liking. It’s full of cheat sheets and computational layer code that you can easily navigate and copy and paste into Desmos - cutting your activity creation time in half.
Because seriously, why do the work twice when I’ve already done it for you?
Ready to get your hands on the ultimate toolkit for creating engaging Desmos activities?
Here’s what’s included when you purchase Technically Desmos:
$295
➡️ Lifetime access to step-by-step training videos modeling how to create activities and assessments customized to your students and content area.
➡️ Course Workbook with step-by-step instructions, cheat sheets, CL code you can copy and paste, and content references, so you don’t have to rewatch the videos to remember a tiny little trick.
➡️ Access to Code Templates and Customizable Desmos Activities so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel OR settle for subpar templates.
➡️ Instructor assistance if you have any questions or need any help (hello – that’s me!)
$98.33
➡️ Lifetime access to step-by-step training videos modeling how to create activities and assessments customized to your students and content area.
➡️ Course Workbook with step-by-step instructions, cheat sheets, CL code you can copy and paste, and content references, so you don’t have to rewatch the videos to remember a tiny little trick.
➡️ Access to Code Templates and Customizable Desmos Activities so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel OR settle for subpar templates.
➡️ Instructor assistance if you have any questions or need any help (hello – that’s me!)
Interested in purchasing this course with a PO or in bulk for your math department Email me at maggie@technicallymaggie.com to get a customized quote.
“The expertise, the laughs, the drama!”
“Technically Desmos is amazing! It has everything you need—the videos, the workbook, the expertise, the laughs, the drama, and the passion! As someone with at least a little background in Desmos, this course was so helpful. I’m able to reference the videos or the workbook any time I go to create a new activity. It has really benefited my students to use self-checking activities! Maggie is awesome, and I’m so grateful I signed up for this course!!!
— Katie P.
Your internet tech friend and reference for all things Desmos!
At the start of the disaster that was 2020 (you know, the year that made us all question our career decisions), I started using Desmos, and it was almost perfect. It helped me assign activities online, but they still weren’t exactly the way I needed them to be for MY students. When I learned about computational layer—I fell in love (like you might come to our wedding one day 👰 ). CL turned boring activities into interactive ones, making content easier to teach and assignments easier to grade.
I really feel like I unlocked a huge secret that not only had my students begging me to make more escape room activities, but it also made my #teacherlife so much better. I can’t wait to watch how it does the same for you!
Frequently Asked Questions
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No! This course is meant for any level. Those who are beginners will want to watch the beginning videos on setting up your account!
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Yes! But making one is free and easy. You can connect it to your gmail account if you prefer.
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If you need a payment plan option, please reach out to Maggie at maggie@technicallymaggie.com and she will be happy to set something up with you!
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Yes, you will have lifetime access to the course. If I close the course for any reason, learners will receive at least 30 days notice.
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Yes! You can move through the course at any speed you would like. However, you should go through the course in order, as the material builds on itself.
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Not to fear, Maggie is here! There is a form in the course for all members to fill out if they need help.
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Absolutely not! While Desmos was created with math in mind, there are tons of ways to use Desmos in any subject. For example, imagine self checking card sorts that you don't have to cut up yourself!
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Absolutely! We accept purchase orders. Please contact Maggie at maggie@technicallymaggie.com to organize the PO! Be sure to check out our letter to an admin and our PDF handout if you need help convincing anyone (see above)!
“Everything you need to make amazing activities for your students!”
“Technically Desmos has everything you need to make amazing activities for your students. Maggie’s videos are clear and fun to watch. She explains how to code everything you could possibly want to do in Desmos and even more that you didn’t think was possible. It’s so easy to code in Demos with Maggie’s help!”
— Ellen L.
DISCLAIMER…
DON’T sign up for this course if you enjoy….
❌ Reading endless pages of documentation that don’t fully teach you how to make an exciting activity is your sort of fun (If it is, go read all that boring documentation that shows you tons of stuff you don’t need to know.)
❌ You have unlimited time to waste to figure out how to use Desmos - Because as we all know, teachers don’t have enough to do already.
❌ You love watching long, annoying videos that don’t get straight to the point or help at all. I keep all my videos short and simple, so you learn exactly what you need to know in 10 minutes or less.
❌ You don’t believe in technology in your classroom. If there is no paper, how will a student throw a paper airplane?! This course is all about using technology to make student learning more effective and efficient.
❌ You hate laughing and having fun. You’ll quickly find that I’m an absolute delight! But for real, we’re going to have a good time.
Say goodbye to boring lessons and tedious grading!
It’s time to revolutionize your classroom and workload with Technically Desmos.