In this talk, Judy Larsen will share her perspectives on belonging to the MTBoS as both a mathematics educator and a mathematics education researcher. MTBoS is an acronym for the Math Twitter Blogosphere, which in essence is a collection of mathematics educators who connect via social media to share musings about teaching mathematics. The MTBoS can be a very productive space, but Judy’s research reveals there are various modes of engagement, some more productive than others. How can we make use of this space as teachers, administrators, and leaders, and what does the existence of this space mean for mathematics education in general?

Bio: Judy Larsen is an associate professor at the University of the Fraser Valley teaching mathematics and mathematics methods courses. She takes interest in environments that occasion mathematical thinking, affective aspects of learning mathematics, and mathematics teacher professional growth. Her current research focuses on mathematics teacher professional learning communities, particularly via social media, and the generative possibilities of such spaces.