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| Course: |
MA102 |
| Title: |
"Geometry Inquiry: How can I incorporate real-world problems and Geometer's Sketch Pad in teaching geometry principles?" |
| Author: |
Frank Barnes
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| Course Fee: |
$250.00 |
| Credits: |
2 graduate credits available |
| Instructor: |
LTTS Facilitator |
| Abstract: |
The fastest growing segment in today's job market is the technology sector. Students need a solid understanding of mathematics if they are planning a career in technology. Math teachers are challenged to provide stimulating and engaging learning environments that motivate students to reach their potential. Math is typically taught using direct instruction methods, such as lectures, because teachers may lack a diverse repertoire of teaching methods. Geometer's Sketchpad software and a real-world problem-solving context can stimulate students' interest, increase their motivation, and allow the students to be actively involved in their own learning experience. In this course you will create lesson plans that give students the opportunity to solve real-world problems using the Geometer's Sketchpad software.
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| Outcomes: |
After completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Use the Geometer's Sketchpad software in your classroom.
- Design a Geometer's Sketchpad activity incorporating a real
world context.
- Choose real world problems that can be solved using Geometer's
Sketchpad.
- Explore existing Geometer's Sketchpad activities using the Internet.
- Integrate Geometer's Sketchpad activities into your existing
curriculum.
- Develop a comprehensive Geometer's Sketchpad lesson plan.
- Develop a comprehensive implementation plan for a Geometer's
Sketchpad activity.
- Discuss classroom/laboratory limitations in implementing a GSP
activity, and ideas for overcoming these limitations.
- Create a rubric for a Geometer's Sketchpad activity.
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| Timeline: |
You will have 12 weeks to complete this course. If you wish to complete the course after this period, you must re-enroll and pay any applicable enrollment fee. |
| Standards: |
This course will help teachers to meet ISTE NETS foundation standards 1, 2 and 5 addressing:
- 1 - Technology Operations and Concepts
- 2 - Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences
- 5 - Productivity and Professional Practice
This course will help your students to meet ISTE NETS foundation standards 1, 2, 3 and 6 addressing:
- 1 - Basic Operations and Concepts
- 2 - Social, ethical, and human issues
- 3 - Technology Productivity Tools
- 6 - Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools
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LTTS Contact
Information:
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ltts@indiana.edu |
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