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Exploring Discussion Forums
Exploring Discussion Forums: Online Communities of Enquiry in Mathematics Education by Colin McAllister and Rebecca Hanson. What is it like to take part in online discussions? How do moderators and contributors create active and successful conversations? How is the technology employed in the management of discussion forums evolving? What could be achieved through discussion forums in the future? A free article in a conversational style with practical tips for online communication and learning.
Category:Internet & TechnologyReads:2,263Uploaded:05 / 11 / 2011ShareAdd to collectionPaper Folding With Geometry Software
Slideshow about paper-folding (origami) using Interactive Geometry Software. The geometry of folding paper circles and triangles is explored and simulated. The research paper (PDF) and data files for Geogebra, Dr Geo and CaRMetal on are available for download on http://i2geo.net (search for paper-folding).
Category:ResearchReads:1,710Uploaded:08 / 07 / 2010ShareAdd to collectionPaper-Folding using Interactive Geometry Software
Generalisation of a Paper-Folding Axiom and its Exploration using Interactive Geometry Software. The geometry of folding paper circles and triangles is explored and simulated. The data files for Geogebra, Dr Geo and CaRMetal on are available for download on http://i2geo.net (search for paper-folding).
Category:ResearchReads:2,261Uploaded:07 / 23 / 2010ShareAdd to collectionInscribe Circles in Triangles using Geometric Construction
Inscribe circles in triangles using geometric construction, with PC geometry software such as Dr Geo on Linux. This slide show presents some innovative constructions. The slide show and included instructions are public domain. Basic use of compass and straightedge is advised as a prerequisite topic.
Category:School WorkReads:1,686Uploaded:06 / 13 / 2010ShareAdd to collectionInscribe Semicircle In Square by Geometric Construction
As an exercise in geometry: Inscribe a semicircle in a square using compasses and ruler. A slideshow showing the steps of construction using Geogebra software. Exercises on slide 8. Geometric Construction is an ancient mathematical technique that can be done without knowing algebra. The basic tools are a pair of compasses and a straight-edge or ruler. Updated with advanced geometry, novel solutions & self similar (spiral) constructions.
Category:School WorkReads:938Uploaded:04 / 02 / 2010ShareAdd to collectionMobile Phones Cooking an Egg Discussion
Online discussion about the hoax that mobile phones can cook an egg. From the Sarawak Science discussion group on Friendster.com. Archived to PDF. This is an informal discussion, not health advice.
Category:Math & EngineeringReads:266Uploaded:02 / 27 / 2010ShareAdd to collectionA Blog About Mathematics, Science and Computing on Vox.com
A Blog About Mathematics, Science and Computing at http://cmcallister.vox.com/ Converted to PDF for your convenience. Articles: Mathematics Forum on LinkedIn.com Achieves 1000 Members, Everything You Need to Know About Black Holes (a review of ICT publication eWeek.com), Rediscovering Straight-edge and Compass Construction, Promoting Mathematics Via Social Networks, Colourised Equations As An Aid To Mathematics, Math Accessibility Online, Mathematics Problem Solving Group, Editing Equations on Web 2.0 Sites, Representing Scale in Mathematics, Nesin Mathematics Village in Turkey. More on Vox.com at page 2: A Chinese mathematician of prime numbers, A Russian mathematician of topology, Social networks for mathematics enthusiasts. By Colin McAllister, lecturer in Computer Science.
Category:Internet & TechnologyReads:614Uploaded:11 / 22 / 2009ShareAdd to collectionMath Accessibility Online (doc)
An open discussion about mathematics, on Web 2.0 and social networking sites. This document is now a public wiki: http://onlinemathematicsaccess.wikispaces.com/, which you are invited to join as co-author, if you are interested in mathematics. If you have any difficulty accessing the wiki, email: colin dot mcallister at ymail.com or contact Support at Wikispaces.com.
Category:Math & EngineeringReads:928Uploaded:07 / 24 / 2009ShareAdd to collectionMath Accessibility Online - An Open Discussion (PDF)
An open discussion about mathematics, on Web 2.0 and social networking sites. This document is now a public wiki: http://onlinemathematicsaccess.wikispaces.com/, which you are invited to join as co-author, if you are interested in mathematics. If you have any difficulty accessing the wiki, email: colin dot mcallister at ymail.com or contact Support at Wikispaces.com.
Category:Math & EngineeringReads:1,803Uploaded:07 / 23 / 2009ShareAdd to collectionEditing Math Equations on Web 2.0 Sites
Online editing of math and science equations is needed by students, teachers and scientists. This blog post introduces the issue, with solutions and reference to ongoing discussions at LinkeIn.com and Ning.com. A PDF printout of my blog post from http://maths.groups.vox.com/
Category:Math & EngineeringReads:2,073Uploaded:07 / 08 / 2009ShareAdd to collection
