A mathematics teacher proposes a presentation for a staff development day titled "Look Ma, No Calculator!" where he will demonstrate how to teach mathematics using technology like SmartBoards, Bluetooth tablets, wireless mics, and calculator emulators. The presentation will be aimed at math teachers of grades 9-12 and require the use of his setup in Room 429 of the high school.

1. Staff Development Day 2009
To: Jim Scannell, Assistant Superintendent
From: A. Jorge García, Mathematics Teacher
Re: Presentation Proposal
Date: 9/21/2009
For several years now, I’ve been training teachers to use technology in
the classroom at local Mathematics Conferences. Also, I’ve been working with
SmartTech hardware and software for several years now in my AP Calculus
BC classes at Baldwin SHS. So, I thought I’d give a new talk this year:
Title:
“Look Ma, No Calculator!”
Description:
How do students learn and teachers teach mathematics with technology in
the 21st
century? Many teachers use a SmartBoard simply as a presentation
device, but there’s so much more that you can do! Our discussion will include
using a BlueTooth PC Tablet, Wireless Mic and Video Recording Software to
store your lessons online as well as using Calculator Emulators and
Computer Algebra Systems such as VTI, TI-SmartView, Sage and
Mathematica!
Audience:
Math 9–12
Please note: I will need to use my setup in Room 429 at the High School.
Sincerely,
A. Jorge García
Applied Math & CS
Baldwin SHS & Nassau CC
http://calcpage.tripod.com
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