{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"David Maxham on Struggling in Math: Where Digital Tools Can Assist in Academic Virtue","description":"There\u2019s a sea of online math supplements, from drills to games to whole courses, all promising advancement for your struggling student (or your stellar student who has outpaced his cohort). What kind of program, if any, is right for your student? Under what conditions are digital tools most effective? Heights math teacher David Maxham gives us an extremely practical guide to the best digital resources out there and how to use them effectively. He also shares the failure modes you may not see coming when \u201chiring\u201d a digital tutor for your child. Chapters: 2:19 Digital tools at a liberal arts school 3:47 For students at both ends of the spectrum 11:41 Online drills: assisting academic virtue 14:12 Parent guidance still needed 18:56 Benefits of in-person lessons 23:32 How digital data can help teachers 27:08 Getting student buy-in, gaining confidence 32:22 Whole online courses: Math Academy over Khan 41:44 Remediation without embarrassment 46:46 Common pitfalls to outside help Links: Math Facts Lab&amp;nbsp;drills, broadly recommended by Mr. Maxham Rocket Math&amp;nbsp;drills, also mentioned Math Academy&amp;nbsp;courses, recommended by Mr. Maxham Khan Academy&amp;nbsp;courses, Mr. Maxham says best as a supplement, not as a class Matific, gamified math practice Beast Academy The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids\u2019 Learning\u2014and How to Help Them Thrive Again&amp;nbsp;by Jared Cooney Horvath Also on the Forum: Automaticity and Creativity&amp;nbsp;by David Maxham  Automaticity: Where \u2018Rote\u2019 Fits into the Liberal Arts&amp;nbsp;featuring David Maxham  How to Help Your Son When He Struggles Academically: Part I&amp;nbsp;by Michael Moynihan  How to Help Your Son When He Struggles Academically: Part II&amp;nbsp;by Michael Moynihan Featured Opportunities: Headmaster\u2019s Lecture at The Heights School (October 3, 2026) \u2013&amp;nbsp;link coming soon Fall Open House&amp;nbsp;at The Heights School (October 24, 2026) Fatherhood Conference at The Heights School (early November 2026) \u2013&amp;nbsp;link coming soon Convivium Conference for Teaching Men at The Heights School (November 11-13, 2026) ","author_name":"HeightsCast: Forming Men Fully Alive","author_url":"https:\/\/heights.edu\/heightscast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42939257\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/206385952"}