Note: We are planning to teach this course in the summer of 2006. This is tentative. As of January 2006, the paperwork for approval and funding has not been completed.
Strategies for using technology such as calculators, computers, and Internet resources for teaching algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics in the secondary mathematics curriculum, including research on the use of technology for mathematics teaching and learning.
This course will focus on technology resources to enhance student understanding. An emphasis will be put on keeping software costs low for schools. Software utilized in this course will be a) available free on the Internet, b) part of Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) which most schools have, c) Geometer's Sketchpad. We will also use a graphics calculator.
Course title: Technology and the Secondary School Mathematics Curriculum
Course number*: Math 655
STAR Number: 16073
Semester: Summer 2006. May 22 through July 13, 2006.
Method of delivery: "Hybrid" - On-line over the Internet (WebCT
will be used), with two required, face-to-face
meetings on June 13 (Tues., 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and July 13 (Thurs. 9 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m.).
Credit hours: 3 SH
Prerequisite: Permission
of the instructor. (Call me (Dr. Jim Olsen) 309/298-2317 and or e-mail
me (jr-olsen@wiu.edu) to get permission.)
Intended audience: This course is intended
for practicing (or prospective) mathematics teachers seeking professional development
or
CPDU
credit,
and students seeking the Masters in Mathematics with a focus in Mathematics
Teaching.
Textbook: Geometer's
Sketchpad Student Edition (which includes Sketchpad software on Windows®/Macintosh® CD-ROM, Learning
Guide book,
and 101 Project Ideas for The Geometer's Sketchpad book)
and a USB Flash Drive (also known as "USB hard drive" or "thumb
drive")
with at least 128 MB of space (if you already have one with space remaining on
it,
you need not purchase a new one).
Required Software and Calculator: You also need a graphics calculator
(e.g., TI-83 or 84, but other models or brands will work). Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint), which most schools have.
Instructor: James Olsen. Information
about Jim. Jim
Olsen's homepage
Instructor's Phone: 309/298-2317
*This course is now properly numbered at Math 655. For a period of time we had it numbered Math 599 "SPECIAL TOPICS."