[Edu-sig] Considering Python for an algebra course

Hello, I am new to this list. I am working on an algebra course where teens will create their own learning materials and share them as open educational resources (OERs). I'd like to organize the course around a computer environment. I have three candidates for it so far: Scratch, Geogebra and

Re: [Edu-sig] How do kids these days get started in programming?

On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 10:46 AM, Daniel Ajoy da.a...@gmail.com wrote: How do kids these days get started in programming? http://www.ensode.net/roller/dheffelfinger/entry/how_do_kids_these_days Many experiences there mention that now kids start programming by playing with their calculators.

Re: [Edu-sig] another edu-sig page textbook (suggesting to AR)

The blurb says not for dummies engaging style. I want a book like that, well, not for dummies, but for people who may already harbor significant math anxiety. They tend to disengage seeing certain artifacts or representations... I think this book is a very cool resource and I intend to use it.

Re: [Edu-sig] another edu-sig page textbook (suggesting to AR)

The coolness factor has to be there, for everybody. The forms/representations/approaches can be adapted to your audience, but... That's smart pedagogy by the way. As soon as you call it remedial you've proved you're not a smart teacher, as you've saddled students with a label that works

Re: [Edu-sig] another edu-sig page textbook (suggesting to AR)

On Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at 4:04 PM, Jeff Rush j...@taupro.com wrote: Hmm, science fair, how about a Python Fair along those lines.  It could be a Programming Fair but that might lead people to think it was only for CS majors.  It might be Computer Fair that I think that opens up the event too

Re: [Edu-sig] Update on my PSF doings

On Tue, May 5, 2009 at 12:55 PM, kirby urner kirby.ur...@gmail.com wrote: The group theory for children idea is in retreat, with everyone focused on remediating a borked precalculus track which almost everyone hates, but ETS keeps nailed, turning NCTM schools into slave ships. How sad for

Re: [Edu-sig] Another idea of Conway

! Cheers, Maria Droujkova http://www.naturalmath.com Make math your own, to make your own math. On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 8:08 AM, Gregor Lingl gregor.li...@aon.at wrote: Although my posting to this list seems to tend to become a somewhat autistic activity I'd like to reveal the 'mystery

Re: [Edu-sig] Math and Python: level of difficulty

Math Club crowd (meaning middle and high school everybody), please let me know so we can join efforts. It would be nice to write it all up as a coherent resource. Cheers, Maria Droujkova http://www.naturalmath.com Make math your own, to make your own math. On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 9:59 PM

Re: [Edu-sig] Could there be a new test, call it AP something else?

://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhole_cover#Circular_shape What we seem to want is something in-between. I hope my note shows some of the conceptual and administrative challenges involved in this, much-needed, change. Cheers, Maria Droujkova http://www.naturalmath.com Make math your own, to make your own math

[Edu-sig] Math 2.0 Interest Group: January 27th at 9:30ET and weekly

+and+compass+constructions+with+Geogebra. Host: Linda Stojanovska See you soon! Cheers, Maria Droujkova http://www.naturalmath.com Make math your own, to make your own math. ___ Edu-sig mailing list Edu-sig@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman

Re: [Edu-sig] Math 2.0 Interest Group: January 27th at 9:30ET and weekly

Correction: the webinar link is https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2008350password=M.D5176DFCA66A74E3F55867FA87018F Cheers, Maria Droujkova http://www.naturalmath.com Make math your own, to make your own math. On Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 11:02 AM, Maria Droujkova droujk...@gmail.comwrote

[Edu-sig] Math 2.0 Webinar tonight: CEET and other teacher projects

of Expertise in Educational Technology (CEET) Math 2.0 group organized by Sue: http://elgg.openschool.bc.ca/pg/groups/1623/math-20/ Cheers, Maria Droujkova http://www.naturalmath.com Make math your own, to make your own math. ___ Edu-sig mailing list Edu-sig

Re: [Edu-sig] Math Thinking community, meet Math 2.0 network! February 24th webinar

Correction: the webinar room is https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2008350password=M.D5176DFCA66A74E3F55867FA87018F Cheers, Maria Droujkova http://www.naturalmath.com Make math your own, to make your own math. On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 10:43 AM, Maria Droujkova droujk...@gmail.comwrote

Re: [Edu-sig] Math Thinking community, meet Math 2.0 network! February 24th webinar

Ok, the real correct link is https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2008350password=M.438D554F4A450D77B901E14104C303 Sorry! Cheers, Maria Droujkova http://www.naturalmath.com Make math your own, to make your own math. On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 10:43 AM, Maria Droujkova droujk...@gmail.comwrote

Re: [Edu-sig] Confused how teach geometry and importance of teaching geometry in 21st century.

, and other surreal space transformations - we are doing a lot of it in our Alice in Wonderland class, hehe. We watch videos a lot, too. Mobius transformation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX3VmDgiFnY Bach on Mobius strip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUHQ2ybTejU Cheers, Maria Droujkova http

[Edu-sig] Math 2.0 online live series: June overview

events, are at the Math 2.0 wiki: http://mathfuture.wikispaces.com/events Cheers, Maria Droujkova http://www.naturalmath.com Make math your own, to make your own math. ___ Edu-sig mailing list Edu-sig@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo