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New Paths to Old Goals: Dynamic Mathematics with. GeoGebra. Ana Escuder Florida Atlantic University aescuder@fau.edu. Megan Yanes Broward County Schools megan.yanes@browardschools.com. Congratulations to the Mathematics Presidential Award Winners of 2008!. Mirror.
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New Paths to Old Goals: Dynamic Mathematics with GeoGebra Ana EscuderFlorida Atlantic Universityaescuder@fau.edu Megan YanesBroward County Schoolsmegan.yanes@browardschools.com
Congratulations to the Mathematics Presidential Award Winners of 2008!
Mirror • How large is the distance between the two lines compared to the size of your head? • How does this distance change with your distance from the mirror? • How large should a mirror be to see your whole self? Mirror point Mirror image
Overview • What is GeoGebra? • Download GeoGebra • Examples of Using GeoGebra • Dynamic Worksheets • GeoGebra in action • Stay Connected
What is GeoGebra? Dynamic MathematicsSoftware For Learning and Teachingin Schools Geometry, Algebra and Calculus Open Sourcewww.geogebra.org
GeoGebra = Geometry + Algebra Algebra Window Geometry and Graphics Window
Technology or No Technology? “What we have learned from all the media comparison research is that it’s not the medium, but rather the instructional methods that cause learning. When the instructional methods remain essentially the same, so does the learning, no matter how the instruction is delivered.” (Clark & Mayer, e-Learning and the Science of Instruction, 2007)
Why use Technology? “Technology is essential in teaching and learning mathematics; it influences the mathematics that is taught and enhances students’ learning.”(NCTM Principles and Standards, 2000)
Examples of Using GeoGebra • Visualizingstudents can “see” abstract concepts • Multiple Representationsstudents can make connections • Experimentsstudents can discover mathematics
Examples of Using GeoGebra • Visualizingstudents can “see” abstract concepts • Multiple Representationsstudents can make connections • Experimentsstudents can discover mathematics
Examples of Using GeoGebra • Visualizingstudents can “see” abstract concepts • Multiple Representationsstudents can make connections • Experimentsstudents can discover mathematics
GeoGebra’s Web Export • Every GeoGebra Construction can be exported as a Web Page (html)Dynamic Worksheet • Examples: • Theorem of Thales • Center of a Round Table (ggb)solution worksheet
GeoGebraWiki – Free Materials www.geogebra.org/wiki
GeoGebra User Forum www.geogebra.org/forum
Materials paemstnsf.pbwiki.com
Thank You! Megan and Ana