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| Course: |
MA204 |
| Title: |
"Using Internet-Based Simulations to Explore Probability: How can I create an interactive probability lesson that deepens conceptual understanding?" |
| Author: |
Evan Glazer
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| Course Fee: |
$250.00 |
| Credits: |
2 graduate credits available |
| Instructor: |
LTTS Facilitator |
| Abstract: |
Probabilistic thinking is often abstract and difficult for students to understand because the concepts incorporate a variety of rules and formulas. The NCTM Standards emphasize that students need opportunities to understand probability concepts by making and testing conjectures about the results of experiments and simulations. Teachers need to provide experiences that help make probability concepts more concrete. Simulations are one kind of tool that can serve this purpose. Technology has the power to efficiently reproduce multiple random trials, update frequencies and probabilities, and represent information and displays instantly. In this course, you will design a set of inquiry-based learning activities that use Internet-based probability simulations to reinforce probability concepts. |
| Outcomes: |
After completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the purpose and concepts behind probability simulations
on the Internet.
- Identify probability simulations that are applicable to the
probability concepts in your curriculum.
- Explore Internet sites to develop ideas for an activity.
- Design lessons aimed to introduce, reinforce, or connect a probability
concept(s) with the assistance of a probability simulation.
- Create an assessment plan for a lesson.
- Create an implementation plan for a lesson involving technology.
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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, 3, 4, 5 and 6 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, 3, 5 and 6 addressing:
- 1 - Basic Operations and Concepts
- 3 - Technology Productivity Tools
- 5 - Technology research tools
- 6 - Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools
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LTTS Contact
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ltts@indiana.edu |
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