technology

Developing Interactive Applets to Help Students Visualize Multivariable Calculus

by Thunwa Theerakarn, Mathematics
For many concepts in this subject, having geometric intuition is very helpful for a better understanding. However, many students struggle to visualize these concepts because they cannot actually “see” them…To help students develop geometric thinking, I used Mathematica to create interactive applets that can display multiple three-dimensional graphics at the same time and can overlay extra information on those graphics.

Incorporating Active Learning and Technology into Teaching Economics

by Marquise McGraw, Economics
I innovated by…creat[ing] an exercise that required students to integrate multiple concepts and skills to solve…This type of activity proved to be much more effective in promoting student learning than the standard “chalk and talk” delivery.

Learn at Your Own Pace

by Angela Chau, Bioengineering
I decided to redesign the lab sections to allow each student to learn at his or her own pace. Instead of using the few days before lab to plan out the chalkboard lecture, I used that time to implement a web page for that week’s section…Because students were being “taught” by the web pages during labs, I was then free to spend time working one-on-one with individual students without leaving the rest of the class waiting.

Online Chat

An example of using the bSpace chat room tool.