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Ellington, Aimee J.; Wilson, Jill H.; Nugent, Jeffrey S. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2011
This article details the use of tablet PCs in a mathematics content course for future Mathematics Specialists. Instructors used tablet PCs instead of a traditional whiteboard to capture demonstration and discussion. Students were grouped for collaborative problem solving and exploration exercises. Each group was provided with a tablet PC for…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematics Teachers, Specialists
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Schwartz, Richard H. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1992
Suggests instructional modifications that utilize liberal arts students interests and strengths to stimulate their interest in mathematics. Suggestions recommend that teachers (1) relate mathematics to current critical issues; (2) make use of projects and open-ended problems; (3) utilize collaborative learning; and (4) provide opportunities for…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, College Students, Cooperative Learning, Higher Education