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Technology Retreat Department of Mathematics

Explore the latest in technology tools for guided instruction in mathematics, engineering calculus, and beyond. Learn about MATLAB and Maple, efficacy of technology, video streaming and conferencing applications, online math courses, and diagnostic tools for college readiness. Discover iLrn homework systems, engineering calculus in Maple and MATLAB, and the current uses of video streaming technology and conferencing software in education. Dive into online math courses, diagnostic examinations, and online delivery tools for an interactive learning experience.

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Technology Retreat Department of Mathematics

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  1. Technology RetreatDepartment of Mathematics April 22, 2005

  2. Overview • Technology tools for guided instruction • Technology in engineering calculus and beyond. • MATLAB and Maple • Technology efficacy • Video streaming technology. • Conferencing technology - how it can be applied • Mathematics courses online. • Diagnostic tools and placement. College readiness

  3. Online Homework SystemsiLrn • Diagnostic tests • Full detailed solutions available • Problems assigned by themselves or a iLrn expert • Create your own problems • Create sample exams • User friendly to assign

  4. Engineering Calculus • Maple • 10 years + • Symbolic capabilities • Excellent graphics • Maplets • MATLAB • 4 years • Engineering preferred • Pure computing power • Superior graphics

  5. Engineering Calculus • Pros and Cons of Maple • Symbolic • Easy to learn • Symbolic capabilities/Excellent graphics • Maplets • Not widely used in industry • Efficacy is not clear

  6. Engineering Calculus • Pros and Cons of MATLAB • State of the art algorithms • Great computing power • Widely used in engineering/industry • Programming • Symbolic capabilities are not simple to apply • Efficacy is not clear

  7. Video Streaming Technology Current use: • Problem sessions • Course lectures • Special tutorials • Centra sessions • Projected use • Full course content • Graduate courses • College readiness tutorials

  8. Conferencing Software • Netmeeting • Centra (50 licenses) • Live and interactive, Fully class enabled • White board • Importable presentations • Recorded session • Application sharing.

  9. Mathematics Courses Online • Masters program ( M609 (05c), M614, M629, M640, M645-6, M660, M664, M666, M696, M470, M451) • WebCalc • Finite Math • Applied Calculus

  10. Online Delivery Tools • WebCT (full course management) • Respondus/WebAssign (testing, survey) • Turnitin (authentication/verification) • Centra (conferencing) • Streaming video/audio

  11. Diagnostic Examinations • Placement • College readiness • Research • What has been done? • What has been learned? • Where shall we go with this?

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