Questions tagged [online-instruction]
For questions about teaching mathematics online and online resources.
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Online Resources to Explain Negative Numbers and Scientific Notation
I have to teach someone whose English isn't her native language (and her English skills aren't advanced) the concept of negative numbers + exponents, and how to read scientific / engineering numbers. ...
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Can a constructivist learning model be applied to online lower division math courses?
I'm using the word constructivist as it is used in this paper, not in the sense used in logic. The abstract should be sufficient to understand at least roughly what the model is. The important part, ...
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Is WebAssign ADA compliant?
I hope this is a good place to ask about this. My institution uses WebAssign for homework in many classes. A concern has come up about being compliant with ADA. From a page on the WebAssign site, it ...
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Pen tablet recommendations? (Mac OS)
I have been tutoring using my iPad and I love it. Now that I'm moving away, my students have requested that I continue tutoring them online, and I'm not sure I can do so using my iPad anymore. I would ...
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Looking for a tool to create a digital multiplication quiz
I'm looking for some site or software which can help me create an easy, digital multiplication quiz for my students. Some things which need to be included:
The student need to be able to type in the ...
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More user-friendly alternatives to Piazza service
I am looking for a free online (Q & A) platform service for using in my math classes which permits the students to ask their questions, and supports Mathjax/Latex like on Mathoverflow/Math.SE/...
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Distance Bachelor's degree in mathematics in Europe
I am looking to go back to school for a Mathematics degree (Bachelor). I want to do it for pure knowledge, and not a degree (but I do want to kill 2 birds with one stone) - many areas I'm interested ...
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Real time interactive whiteboard for tutoring math
I have reposted this question on Software Recommendations.
I'm looking for a web app for tutoring math remotely to high school and junior high kids that ideally has the following:
Build in graphing. ...
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Resource about notation for students
Others have already here pointed out that students can struggle with notation in mathematics. I can often think that the lack of proper notation gets in the way of solving a problem correctly.
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How do I encourage learning to an underprivileged group [closed]
This question is not directly related to Mathematics.However, I am hoping to find some guidance from educators here. Some faculty members are required to perform service to the community. Providing ...
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How shall we use online math forums such as math.SE in mathematics instruction?
What is the best way to use online mathematics forums, such as mathematics.stackexchange.com or Khan Academy, in mathematics instruction?
I regularly encourage my undergraduate students to ...
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Experiences with online courses, specially MOOC?
Online courses, particularly massive open online courses (MOOC) are the current rage. I can see that having students going through the material presented at their own pace, whenever they have time, ...
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