Technology Retreat Department of Mathematics April 22, 2005
Overview Technology tools for guided instruction Technology in engineering calculus and beyond. MATLAB and Maple Technology efficacy Video streaming technology. Conferencing technology - how it can be applied Mathematics courses online. Diagnostic tools and placement. College readiness
Online Homework Systems iLrn Diagnostic tests Full detailed solutions available Problems assigned by themselves or a iLrn expert Create your own problems Create sample exams User friendly to assign
Engineering Calculus Maple MATLAB 10 years + Symbolic capabilities Excellent graphics Maplets MATLAB 4 years Engineering preferred Pure computing power Superior graphics
Engineering Calculus Pros and Cons of Maple Symbolic Easy to learn Symbolic capabilities/Excellent graphics Maplets Not widely used in industry Efficacy is not clear
Engineering Calculus Pros and Cons of MATLAB State of the art algorithms Great computing power Widely used in engineering/industry Programming Symbolic capabilities are not simple to apply Efficacy is not clear
Video Streaming Technology Current use: Problem sessions Course lectures Special tutorials Centra sessions Projected use Full course content Graduate courses College readiness tutorials
Conferencing Software Netmeeting Centra (50 licenses) Live and interactive, Fully class enabled White board Importable presentations Recorded session Application sharing.
Mathematics Courses Online Masters program ( M609 (05c), M614, M629, M640, M645-6, M660, M664, M666, M696, M470, M451) WebCalc Finite Math Applied Calculus
Online Delivery Tools WebCT (full course management) Respondus/WebAssign (testing, survey) Turnitin (authentication/verification) Centra (conferencing) Streaming video/audio
Diagnostic Examinations Placement College readiness Research What has been done? What has been learned? Where shall we go with this?