My other class is precalculus and I'm trying to figure out how to use the intelligent classroom technology for precalculus. My first problem is that my job in precal is to prep my kids for a college level calculus class - and they absolutely must develop the skills at showing not just their work, but their thinking. There is no way to do the advanced math problems without that careful and logical thought process.
The other problems is that I am also trying to teach them note-taking skills - and I'm not sure how they can do notes with the computer out.
On the other hand.....
Once I have the turning point system installed - I would like to try short problems with turning point. That would solve my problem of the one kid who knows the answers - and I could make sure everyone is answering - or pick on them if they don't.
I am using the projector for precal - today was polar coordinates. Nice to be able to put up a polar grid and work with it - although smart board leaves much to be desired in terms of resolution. (So the questions is whether the tablet arrangement, when I get it, will be better). I would also like to find animation for various math concepts (like unit circle).
So for right now I see the intelligent classrrom as a way to deliver material in a different manner, but do not yet see how to use it in a fully interactive manner. Turning point would give me a start on interactivity, but I'm not sure how well that works for complex problems - I mean we've worked on these kids for so long on the idea that problems are complex and now I want to go to true/false, multiple choice?
But there is something good in here somewhere. Enough rambling for now.
Janet Rice
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