at Suffolk University
|
|
Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 1:30-2:30PM
Pamela B. Cohen Southern New Hampshire University "A Successful On-Line Developmental Algebra Course" Abstract: The presenter teaches Fundamentals of Algebra as a totally asynchronous eight-week distance education course, using Blackboard. This session will offer an overview of the course. Learn what has worked and what has not. Topics include: course lectures, assignments, testing, motivating and managing class discussions, virtual office hours and more. Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 1:30-2:30PM Colloquium Tea: 1:00PM Fenton Building, Room 615 Suffolk University, Beacon Hill, Boston, MA - 617.573.8251 More information in PDF format |
|
|
Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 1:30-2:30PM
Robert E. Kowalczyk & Adam O. Hausknecht University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth "Invigorate Calculus Learning with Models, Games, and Digital Images" Abstract: As mathematics instructors, we are always searching for new ways to motivate our students' learning of calculus. We strive to change our students from being passive scribes to active learners. We want our students to both physically and mentally take part in the classroom learning process. With modern-day technology, computer software, and digital cameras, it is possible to develop models, games, and mathematical experiments that stimulate student interest in calculus. We have developed a software package that has the capability of importing a digital image or video of some physical phenomenon and using it to generate a set of data for modeling purposes. The software can also be used to design math modeling games or visualizations that help students better understand the underlying concepts of calculus. Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 1:30-2:30PM Colloquium Tea: 1:00PM Fenton Building, Room 615 Suffolk University, Beacon Hill, Boston, MA - 617.573.8251 More information in PDF format |
|
|
Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 1:30-2:30PM
Robert Curtis Suffolk University "An Introduction to LiveMath Software with Application to a Distance Precalculus Course" Abstract: LiveMath is a computer algebra and graphing system that allows and requires the user to complete intermediate steps in computations, thus reducing the "black box" effect in mathematics software. This soft- ware is well-tested in distance and regular (reform) courses Calculus and above. Precalculus offers a distinct challenge in that the skills the software performs automatically are exactly the skills we want the students to develop themselves. Graphing Calculators have proven an effective component to (reform-based) Precalculus; the addition of a computer algebra system takes the next step past calculators. But is it a good step? Now throw into the mix a distance delivery of the course. The TI-92 computer algebra (Derive) went commercially flat in Precalculus. Can all of these ingredients converge to an effective distance-based Precalculus course? Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 1:30-2:30PM Colloquium Tea: 1:00PM Fenton Building, Room 615 Suffolk University, Beacon Hill, Boston, MA - 617.573.8251 More information in PDF format |
|
|
Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 2:30-3:30PM
Professor Thomas Banchoff Brown University "Internet-Based Technology for the Geometry of Linear Algebra" Abstract: Linear Algebra in recent years has tended either to be very abstract or very applied, frequently downplaying the rich geometric aspects of the subject. Internet-based interactive Java applets make it possible for teachers and students to explore linear algebra topics visually throughout the course, providing appreciation of geometric applications as well as a bridge to higher courses in both algebra and geometry. Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 2:30-3:30PM Colloquium Tea: 2:00PM McDermott Conference Room - D128 - Donahue Building, 1st Floor Suffolk University, Beacon Hill, Boston, MA - 617.573.8251 More information in PDF format |
| Sign up for email announcements of MECS events
| |