Bring technology and chocolate into the classroom: Nigel Nisbet

“Math is a language we use to describe the incredible world around us.”

Despite the technological growth of the past century, test scores have barely risen. Nigel Nisbet believes that technology in the classroom today isn’t being used to its full potential, and he demonstrates techniques to promote active learning through virtual lessons. (Filmed at TEDxOrangeCoast.)

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