International Conference on
Technology in Collegiate Mathematics

The presentation will use TI-Nspire document to illustrate the use of technology in conjunction with inquiry questions to develop students' ability to reason and to make sense of mathematical concepts. Participants will be asked to assess various types of questions for the effectiveness in promoting students' mathematical thinking.

Participants will examine and utilize original software tools, created by the presenters, that are designed to improve teacher effectiveness, and student achievement in Finite Mathematics. In this Minicourse, participants will actively use the software to create lecture notes, exercise sets with prescribed levels of detail, and classroom worksheets.

This course explores ways to visualize multivariable calculus using CalcPlot3D, a versatile applet developed by the presenter through NSF-DUE-0736968. Participants will learn how to customize this applet to create demonstrations and guided exploration activities for student use. Images created in this applet can be pasted into documents. See http://web.monroecc.edu/calcNSF/.

With so many software titles, what makes Autograph different? This workshop will study a number of tried and tested lesson plans involving calculus, trigonometry, 3D vectors and statistics. A chance to see how teachers can help students visualise difficult concepts using an interface that has been designed for effective pedagogy.

So, you need/want software with which to make video demonstrations and virtual guided tours, tutorials, software simulations and/or online quizzes? Come “test drive” Adobe Captivate and TechSmith’s Camtasia Studio, explore each software environment, and see how these great products can be used to create online learning tools.

This workshop assumes the participant has downloaded and done some work with GeoGebra. (Novices can see <http geogebra=""></http>and &lt; http://prep11geogebra.pbworks.com/&gt; for introductory material.) We assume some familiarity with GeoGebra on focus on new features with the release of 4.0 and projected features in 5.0. (E.g., CAS, sound, 3D.)

How would you like to devise a test for 1200 students that uses pooled problems, randomized numbers, and is instantly graded? At UGA, we use WebAssign to deliver homework and tests to precalculus students. This minicourse will offer a quick peek at UGA student and teacher experiences.

With the aid of the DIY modeling software, participants will use a mathematical model to produce a game quality animated 3D virtual model. The software and tutorials will be provided.

Following an introduction to the pedagogy and methodology for developing on-line assessment in mathematics attendees will be invited to construct question using MapleTA and then implement their own questions.

This session provides an introduction on how to access and use Visual Basic features already included in Excel to create dynamic visualizations to help students explore topics in probability, algebra, and calculus. Experience these features that transform Excel from a data analysis tool to an applet creation environment.

In this interactive minicourse, participants will transform Geogebra sketches into online applets suitable for students in developmental courses through calculus. We will examine powerful features of the software including function sketching, spreadsheets, and multimedia capabilities. All users - from those curious about the software to power users - are welcome.

You have just created a mathematical web page masterpiece. Now you want to see if your students are truly &quot;getting it.&quot; You don't want to get into Flash, Java, Computer Algebra Systems, or Learning Management Systems. What can you do with just the essentials - Javascript, CSS style sheets, and HTML? How far can you go? Can the students run it on their smartphone? In this workshop, we will go behind the scenes and show how to put together some very effective interactive math applications, complete with graphics and dynamic feedback. This is not a replacement for the sophisticated tools and products already out there. This is for those who want to make lightweight, standalone components to test understanding, provide instant feedback, and then embed them seamlessly in their web pages. A library of example problems will be provided, which you can freely modify.

During this hands-on minicourse you will learn how to create a student-centered active learning environment through the use of mobile interactive whiteboards (Mobis). You will also learn to create and post online examples and answer student questions outside of class with the Livescribe smartpen.

This minicourse will provide an overview of how a SmartBoard with SmartNotebook software can be used to enhance lecture based courses and how the SmartNotebook software can be used to enhance online math courses. You will learn how to customize the SmartNotebook toolbars and use them for presenting content in several different ways: using the SmartNotebook like a traditional white board, using the SmartNotebook to overlay pre-made notes, or using the SmartNotebook with Elluminate. You will also learn advanced features like exporting, grouping, the infinite cloner, creating gallery items, and screencasting.

In this hands-on workshop, educators will explore options in the Homework/Test Manager that allow customization of assignments to meet the needs of students and curriculum. Did you know that homework assignments can be set to automatically penalize late submissions? Do you want to require students to show their work online when they are taking a quiz or test? Attend this session to learn how to utilize the full power of the Homework/Test Manager.

In this hands-on workshop, educators will learn how to take full advantage of many of the tools in the Gradebook that will save you time with course management and student rapport. Are you looking for an easy way to send an email message to all students who scored 95 or higher on the last exam? Or would you like to send an email message to the students who scored less than 65? Did you know that you can drop a student&rsquo;s lowest score from a group of tests or quizzes? Or that you can easily identify scores from students who handed in homework past the due date? Attend this session to learn these and other time-saving and early intervention tools in the Gradebook.

This hands-on workshop will focus on techniques and tips for designing online courses using MyMathLab or MyStatLab. In particular, you will learn how to implement best practices for online learning, such as time management, student orientation, online collaboration, active learning, and communication. Educators will have the opportunity to ask specific questions about their online MyMathLab or MyStatLab course, and share instructional strategies with each other.

This hands-on workshop will introduce educators to the many features and uses of MyStatLab and StatCrunch, in a statistics course, from both the educator and student perspective. The focus will be on the use of StatCrunch, from within a course and at www.statcrunch.com, with an overview of Statdisk, Activstats, essay questions, Stat applets, and the discussion board. This session is for anyone teaching statistics regardless of teaching format.

In this hands-on workshop, educators will learn how a new Calculus interactive eBook has revolutionized the teaching experience for the calculus sequence. Have you ever tried to draw a sliced three-dimensional rotated object on a whiteboard! No longer do we have to &ldquo;draw&rdquo; or refer to unclear figures to explain concepts! Attend this session to learn how you can integrate these and other resources in your Calculus courses.

In this hands-on workshop, educators will learn about implementing MyMathLab and MyStatLab in MyLabsPlus. Designed to support multiple delivery styles for on-campus and online instructional programs; this workshop will focus on course authoring tools, customized reporting, and an introduction to administrative features.

This hands-on workshop will introduce educators to the Custom Question Builder. This innovative tool will allow instructors to create their own algorithmically generated exercises for use in the MyMathLab, MyStatLab, or MathXL Homework/Test Manager and in the MyMathTest Test Manager. Instructors will also have the ability to copy and edit sample custom exercises.