MAA CP C1 CREATIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS
Organized by
Mary L. Platt, Salem State College
Marcelle Bessman, Jacksonville University


This session will focus on innovative uses of technology to support and enhance the learning of mathematics in all college courses. In particular, in the use of technology to support conceptual understanding and appreciation of the application of mathematical principles to solving real world problems. This session is sponsored by the MAA Committee on Computers in Mathematics Education (CCIME).

Part 1:
Thursday, July 31, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

1:00 pm Internet Tools for Modern Algebra Abstract
Brian Hopkins*, Saint Peter's College

1:20 pm Turning Your Computing Lab into a Supercomputer  Abstract 5003-C1-32
Andrew Leahy*, Knox College
Dennis M. Schneider, dschneid@knox.edu

1:40 pm Flash applications for teaching mathematical proof  Abstract 5003-C1-20
Doug Ensley*,Shippensburg University

2:00 pm Using JavaSketchpad Applets in Teaching College Geometry Abstract 5003-C1-25
Catherine A. Gorini*, Maharishi University of Management

2:20 pm TECHNOLOGY ILLUSTRATIONS OF FIVE SOLUTIONS TOTHE PROBLEM OF APOLLONIUS  Abstract
Michael I. Ratliff, Northern Arizona University
Janet McShane*, Northern Arizona University

2:40pm Tools For Exploring Graphs Of Functions Abstract 5003-C1-73
Sarah L. Mabrouk*, Framingham State College



Part 2:
Friday, August 1, 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm

3:15 pm On-line Practice, Tutorial, and Assessment in Algebra Skills  Abstract
Lynelle Weldon*, Andrews University

3:35 pm On-line Testing of Intermediate Algebra and Calculus Abstract 5003-C1-46
Mihaela Teodora Matache*, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Janice Rech, University of Nebraska at Omaha

3:55 pm Creating interactive spreadsheet modules for precalculus and beyond Abstract 5003-C1-52
Revathi Narasimhan* Kean University

4:15 pm EXCELerating Mathematics Abstract 5003-C1-33
Valerie Watts*, University of Arizona
Pallavi Jayawant, University of Arizona
Maria Robinson, University of Arizona