From DSC:
With thanks going out to Mr. Mike Amante (@mamante) for posting this item out on Twitter.
xiPad + yApps + zAirServer = Engaging Algebra — from mgleeson.edublogs.org by Mark Gleeson
Also see:
- Why do some students struggle with math? — Daniel Willingham
On 01/22/2013,
in adjunct faculty, faith, hearts -- matters of the heart, mathematics, teaching & learning, teaching online,
by Daniel Christian
Per Jim Bradley (Mathematics, Emeritus) at Calvin College:
Francis Su is a Christian teaching at Harvey Mudd, a secular liberal arts college. He was recently selected to receive the Haimo Award*, one of the mathematics community’s highest teaching honors. Receiving the award entails giving an address at the annual math association meeting, going on now in San Diego. In writing his talk, Francis asked himself, “What does the gospel have to say to this large, mostly secular group of mathematicians?” He answered, “Grace.” Here’s a link to a written copy of his talk. I think it’s quite an inspiring and enjoyable set of reflections on teaching by an obviously great teacher.
http://www.facebook.com/notes/francis-su/the-lesson-of-grace-in-teaching/10151372450043217
(From DSC: Facebook deleted the above original posting by Franic Su — not sure why)
Per Francis’ new blog:
After giving this talk, I had so many requests for the text that I
shared it on Facebook. But Facebook deleted it.
So I created a blog just for this. I hope you find it helpful.
It was the hardest thing I ever had to write:
because it is deeply personal, truly me,
and about my biggest life lesson… given at a
conference in front of hundreds of people who,
I’m sure, struggle with the same things that I do.
The Lesson of Grace in Teaching
From weakness to wholeness, the struggle and the hope
Francis Edward Su
MAA Haimo Teaching Award Lecture
Joint Math Meetings, January 11, 2013
An audio file is available: bit.ly/W4gyD0.
Excerpt:
Knowing my new advisor had grace for me meant that he could give me honest feedback on my dissertation work, even if it was hard to do, without completely destroying my identity. Because, as I was learning, my worthiness does NOT come from my accomplishments. I call this
The Lesson of GRACE:
- Your accomplishments are NOT what make you a worthy human being.
- You learn this lesson when someone shows you GRACE: good things you didn’t earn or deserve, but you’re getting them anyway.
I have to learn this lesson over and over again.
You can have worthiness apart from your performance.
You can have dignity independent of achievements.
Your identity does not have to be rooted in accomplishments.
You can be loved for who you are, not for what you’ve done—somebody just has to show you grace.
From DSC:
Powerful messages…often times, it’s hard for me to get my arms around the lessons/messages that Francis addressed — especially seeing as we live in a world that constantly measures us by our performance, our achievements, and/or our productivity.
* From The Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo Award for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics web page:
In 1991, the Mathematical Association of America instituted Awards for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics in order to honor college or university teachers who have been widely recognized as extraordinarily successful and whose teaching effectiveness has been shown to have had influence beyond their own institutions. In 1993, the MAA Board of Governors renamed the award to honor Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo.
List of Recipients
2013
Matthias Beck, San Francisco State University
Margaret Robinson, Mount Holyoke College
Francis Edward Su, Harvey Mudd College
On 01/19/2013,
in mathematics,
by Daniel Christian
mometrix.com/academy/ — my thanks to Donna Downs for this resource
Per Donna:
“I wanted to make a suggestion for an additional Algebra 1 resource. This site covers lots of Algebra 1 topics with great video tutorials –> http://www.mometrix.com/academy/ “
From DSC:
Thanks Donna for the resource. What are some other good resources for students trying to learn Algebra?
Addendum on 1/22/13 from Heather Campbell| Community Manager | Chegg.com:
- With Chegg Homework Help, students get instant access to over one million step-by-step tutorials as well a 24/7 “Ask an Expert” service answered by professors and trusted subject experts. In fact, we’ve recently been named the #1 homework help provider by Student Monitor (2012). You can check us out here: www.chegg.com/homework-help/math
Addendum on 1/24/13:
On 12/07/2012,
in engagement / engaging students, K-12 related, mathematics, real-world assignments, staying relevant,
by Daniel Christian
On 12/03/2012,
in 21st century, A/V -- audio/visual, collaboration, education technology, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, future, human-computer interaction (HCI), interactivity, K-12 related, learning spaces, mathematics, multi-touch, science, smart classrooms, UK,
by Daniel Christian
To boldly go where no pupils have gone before — from scienceomega.com by James Morgan
.
Excerpt:
The researchers behind the design of so-called ‘Star Trek classrooms’ have discovered that multi-touch, multi-user desks can boost pupils’ skills in mathematics. The inter-disciplinary team from Durham University, whose findings have been published in the journal Learning and Instruction, found evidence to suggest that children who used smart desks to complete mathematical exercises benefited more than those who completed their tasks on paper.
During the course of a three-year project known as SynergyNet, the researchers have worked with more than 400 pupils, predominantly aged between eight and 10. The team’s latest results show that collaborative learning, such as that facilitated by touchscreen desks, increases learners’ mathematical fluency and flexibility. Moreover, the researchers are confident that the technology that they have developed could also be used to improve learning across other subject areas.
Also see:
On 11/21/2012,
in business, chemistry, computer science, digital learning, digital textbooks, faculty, innovation, mathematics, MBA, multimedia, productivity / tips and tricks, psychology, research, writing,
by Daniel Christian
.
Also see:
- What an academic article of the future should look like — from digitopoly.org by Joshua Gans
From DSC:
I’m also reminded of what I’d like to see in a digital textbook — a series of “layers” that people — with various roles and perspectives on the content — could use to comment on and annotate an article:
.
On 11/21/2012,
in A/V -- audio/visual, art, Asia, computer science, creativity, human-computer interaction (HCI), innovation, mathematics, music, programming,
by Daniel Christian
From DSC:
Some serious cross-disciplinary work/fun/experimentation going on here!
On 07/17/2012,
in mathematics, tools,
by Daniel Christian
On 04/17/2012,
in cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, digital learning, interactivity, mathematics, physics,
by Daniel Christian
Comments (emphasis DSC)
- If you ever wanted to know what four dimensional geometry could be like, install this app. For the low, low price of $2.99, you’ll take an exciting journey into the Fourth Dimension. “Textbook” doesn’t do this app justice, virtually every page is interactive. — Nicholas Nguyen March 19, 2012
- “The app is very cool, and it’s unlike pretty much anything we’ve seen in the App Store.” — Sam Byford, The Verge
- “This is one of my most favorite iOS apps ever.” — George Musser, senior editor at Scientific American and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to String Theory
- “Fantastic! This is what someone really smart, and who really knows how to teach well, can do with a tablet. And the authors are funny, too, which is a neat bonus.” — DNY
- “Blew my mind. I generally don’t use ‘learning’ apps as they’re mostly gimmicks. This one, though, truly made me think. I hope this developer comes out with more outstanding apps such as this one. Bravo!” — Iceitic
- “Fantastic app. I work at a leading UK university. If only all our material was this well written and presented. Definitely worth buying and then spending a bit of time with over a day or two to get your head around the fourth dimension. Great app!” — JulesFM
Also see:
- fourthdimensionapp.com
- ‘The Fourth Dimension’ for iOS: learn to see in 4D (hands-on) — from the Verge.com by Sam Byford
It’s priced fairly low ($2.99 for a universal iPhone/iPad app) and uses innovative design to explore a single, focused concept, and while you’ll be done with it after twenty minutes or so that actually adds to the appeal. It’s a bite-sized chunk of brain training that’s a lot of fun to wrap your head around, and it probably couldn’t have been produced any other way. That’s about the most you can ask for in an app these days.
On 04/09/2012,
in cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, history, mathematics,
by Daniel Christian
New IBM app presents nearly 1,000 years of math history — from wired.com by Alexandra Chang
.
Minds of Modern Mathematics interactive timeline.
Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired
On 10/25/2011,
in education technology, engagement / engaging students, mathematics, science, STEAM-related, technology (general), writing,
by Daniel Christian
From DSC:
My thanks for Mr. Steven Chevalia for this resource.