enhancing the learning of mathematics using technology [web version]

Enhancing the LEARNING of mathematics using technology

[Web Version]

KEYNOTE ADDRESSESMonday 16th April 2007, 10:20-11:25 STUDENT focus

Tuesday 17th April 2007, 11:30-12:30 FACULTY focus

4th Higher College of Technology Conference"Technology in Maths Education"

Opened by His Excellency, Shiekh Nahayan Mabarak Al NahayanHigher College of Technology: Abu Dhabi Women's College, Abu Dhabi, UAE

1Douglas Butler: Abu Dhabi - April 07 [70 slides]

The next 45 minutes will seem like a roller-coaster!

4th Higher College of Technology Conference"Technology in Maths Education"

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An internet connected computerprojected in the classroom is a …

WINDOW ON THE WORLD!

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Higher College of Tech: Abu Dhabi Women's College, Abu Dhabi, UAE

MATHS CLUB

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What was MY ROUTE to get here from Oundle?1. Heathrow Airport, London

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Using Google Earth:1. Heathrow Airport, London

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Using Google Earth 2. Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Using Google Earth 3. Abu Dhabi Airport, United Arab Emirates

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Using Google Earth 3. Abu Dhabi Airport, United Arab Emirates

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Using Google Earth 3. Abu Dhabi Airport, United Arab Emirates

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Using Google Earth 3. Abu Dhabi Airport, United Arab Emirates

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Other Statistical Diagrams …

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Other Statistical Diagrams …

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Mathematics is . . .

everywhere, important, visual, relevant,

and to be ENJOYED!

There is more ……..

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Fun with You-Tube videos

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Tacoma Narrows Bridge

London to Brighton in 2 minutes

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Tom Lehrer “New Math”

Dominoes Pool

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My all time favourite:Ma and Pa Kettle Math …!

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What does a tree on Earthlook like from1020 m away?

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4th Higher College of Technology Conference"Technology in Maths Education"

Higher College of Technology: Abu Dhabi Women's College, Abu Dhabi, UAEMonday 16th April 10:20-11:25 STUDENT focus

Try this TIME LINE

When and where did mathematics start?

The contribution of Arabic Mathematicians

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Pythagoras of Samos (569 - 475 BC)

The Tunnel of Eupalinos

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How did we count?

The Mathematics of 1000 years ago

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Mersenne PrimesA nice link to the history of technology

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Mersenne PrimesA nice link to the history of technology

M44? 2^32,582,657-1 has 9 808 358 digits 4th Sep 2006, Dr Cooper/Dr Boone, USA

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Visualising 3D

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The principle behind rendering 3D shapes

The Mathematics used in movies

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• ‘Ice Age 2’ trailor

The Mathematics used in movies

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Spreadsheet Skills

Word Skills

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“Useful LearningTools”

Soccer – goal scoring

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Word Skills

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Higher College of Technology: Abu Dhabi Women's College, Abu Dhabi, UAEMonday 16th April 10:20-11:25 STUDENT focus

Web: www.tsm-resources.com www.autograph-maths.com

Email: debutler@argonet.co.uk

PPS: www.tsm-resources.com/HCT-Butler.pps

TEACHERS’ PRESENTATION ►►►33Douglas Butler: Abu Dhabi - April 07

Enhancing the TEACHING of mathematics using technology

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KEYNOTE ADDRESSESMonday 16th April 2007, 10:20-11:25 STUDENT focus

Tuesday 17th April 2007, 11:30-12:30 FACULTY focus

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What are other subjects doing with technology?

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Sibelius Software

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The modern mathematics classroom

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A typical mathematics classroom at Oundle School (UK)

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Two types of TABLET to take round the class:

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INTERMISSION!!

Time for …

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SOME CURRICULUM ISSUES

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The mystery of Mathematics!

Curriculum issue 1

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The human bodyand PHI

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The human bodyand PHI

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Autograph 3

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Autograph 3

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Parthenon (440 BC)

Autograph 3

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Credit Card

Parthenon (440 BC)

Autograph 3

Gary Meisner’sGolden Ratio site

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The mystery of Calculus!

Curriculum issue 2

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Volume: 33.96π cm³

Area: 10.90 cm²

The Volume of Harry Potter’s Goblet

Autograph 3

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DATA, DATA everywhere! and here!

Curriculum issue 3

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Sunrise over

Lake Geneva

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Autograph 3

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What’s so special about the NORMAL distribution?

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Check in: Why don’t they weigh US?

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Visualising 3D

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Curriculum issue 4

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The principle behind rendering 3D shapes

The Mathematics used in movies

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1. The ModernClassroom

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1. The ModernClassroom

2. The window on the World

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3. The History of Mathematics

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3. The History of Mathematics

Intermission!

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Spreadsheet and Word skills

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1. The Mysteryof Mathematics

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1. The Mysteryof Mathematics

2. Visualisationof Calculus

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3. Data, DataAutograph 3

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3. Data, Data

4. Coordinate Geometry in 3D

Autograph 3

TRAINING

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4th Higher College of Technology Conference"Technology in Maths Education"

Higher College of Tech: Abu Dhabi Women's College, Abu Dhabi, UAETuesday 17th April 11:30-12:30 FACULTY focus

Web:www.tsm-resources.comwww.autograph-maths.com

Email:

debutler@argonet.co.uk

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Web:www.tsm-resources.comwww.autograph-maths.com

Email:

debutler@argonet.co.uk

PPS:www.tsm-resources.com/HCT-Butler.pps

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