Technology Use survey - Follow up - May 19-22, 2003
ICTCM - Murfreesboro TN
Question
Visual Algebra Group
SD* D* N* A* SA*
1
Visual algebra is an interesting idea. 0 0 0 4 6
2
In my view students may "buy-in" to algebra if more visual methods are used. 0 0 3 2 5
3
I have found new ways to convey algebra to the student 0 0 3 1 6
4
My students have access to a spreadsheet program. 0 0 4 2 4
5
The software/visual approach may be ok for some students, but the traditional methods (text/lecture based) are still the best way. 3 6 1 0 0
6
One of my technology goals is for students to be able to use the classroom computer as another tool for learning. 0 0 0 6 4
7
I regard myself as more capable in the use of spreadsheets for a variety of purposed. 0 3 0 1 6
8
Using Camtasia to make movies is easier than I thought it would be 0 0 3 2 4
9
I hope to be able to produce video clips to explain mathematical concepts. 0 0 3 1 6
10
Maple is a powerful tool, but I doubt if I will be able to use it in my teaching. 7 1 1 1 0
11
Scientific Notebook is a powerful tool, but I doubt if I will be able to use it in my teaching. 7 3 0 0 0
12
If I had my choice, I would probably buy Maple rather than Scientific Notebook. 4 1 0 2 3
13
I regard myself as more capable in the use of spreadsheets for a variety of purposed. 0 3 0 1 6
14
Excel is something that every student can learn. 0 0 3 1 6
15
Visual algebra is nice, but we need to stress drill type problems for student achievement. 2 0 5 1 2
16
Using a data example and then building to a model may help motivate students. 0 0 4 4 2
17
Asking students to develop a model from data is generally beyond their abilities. 0 6 1 1 2
18
Using data to illustrate the important of various types of variable dependencies will stimulate student interest. 0 0 1 5 4
19
The student-centered classroom sounds nice, but the curriculum does not allow for such methods. 0 5 2 1 2
20
Teaching with technology is here, and here to stay. 0 0 1 3 6
21
Visual methods in calculus should be developed even further under the paradigms generated with algebra. 0 0 1 3 6
22
Visual methods can also be used for statistics courses 0 0 1 3 6
23
This workshop was worthwhile. 0 0 0 1 9

*SD = Strongly Disagree
D = Disagree
N = Neutral
A = Agree
SA = Strongly Agree