Aaron Oetting

Oetting’s innovative teaching idea, “Math Video Instruction,” focuses on enabling students in his leadership development class to create instructional math videos that will serve as resources for younger students. By designing, filming and editing educational videos that break down Algebra I and Geometry for peers who need more specific help, students will develop their leadership skills and improve the school environment, while reinforcing their own math knowledge. The Voya grant will be used to purchase the audio and video equipment, editing software and educational material needed to implement this project, which the leadership class would also use to create fun and interesting announcements for the entire school. He believes this project has the potential to strengthen his students’ leadership skills, create a valuable resource for students in lower level math classes, and increase school unity with improved communication.