This document introduces Josh Murdock and Brian Macon from Valencia College. It then provides information about Mathematica and WolframAlpha, describing them as powerful computer algebra systems. It highlights some of WolframAlpha's capabilities, such as solving math problems with less strict syntax than Mathematica. The document also mentions WolframAlpha's mobile apps and course assistant apps tailored for specific subjects. It closes by inviting questions from the audience.

2. Who Are We?
Josh Murdock Brian Macon
Valencia College Valencia College
Instructional Designer & Lake Nona Campus
Professor of Ed Technology Professor of Mathematics
@professorjosh @brian_macon
professorjosh.com bmacon@valenciacollege.edu
jmurdock3@valenciacollege.edu

4. Mathematica CAS
• A powerful Computer
Algebra System
• Solve wide variety of
math problems
• Very strict on syntax
• Steep learning curve

5. WolframAlpha
• WolframAlpha has
a robust CAS
• Not as strict on
syntax
• Great introduction
for students
• Not just for math
anymore

6. WolframAlpha is dubbed the
“Computational Knowledge Engine”

7. Compare a Grizzly Bear, Black Bear, and Polar Bear

8. www.wolframalpha.com

9. WolframAlpha App
• Original app was a way to
interface with W/A
• Pallet of symbols, tools
and help

10. WolframAlpha App

11. Mobile Apps
• Apps for iPhone, iPod, iPad and Android
• Apps in many topics including:
– Algebra
– Calculus
– Physics
– Chemistry
– Music Theory
– Astronomy
– Professional and
– Personal assistant apps
http://products.wolframalpha.com/mobile/

12. Course Assistant Apps
• These apps are tailored to
specific topics within a given
course
• Great for students who are
not sure what all wolfram
can actually do for them!
• http://products.wolframalpha.com/courseassistants/

13. Apple's Siri Teams Up With Wolfram Alpha

14. http://www.wolframalpha.com/educators/

15. A Calculus 3 Project

16. Graphing Waveforms

19. Brian’s Math Projects
Project – Regression
Project - TaylorPoly

20. Any Questions?
Josh Murdock Brian Macon
Valencia College Valencia College
Instructional Designer & Lake Nona Campus
Professor of Ed Technology Professor of Mathematics
@professorjosh @brian_macon
professorjosh.com bmacon@valenciacollege.edu
jmurdock3@valenciacollege.edu