Technology in the

Learning and Teaching

of Mathematics

Daniel Leong, PhD
SEAMEO RECSAM
ckleong@recsam.edu.my
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Objectives
Benefits of using technology
Overview of GeoGebra
Hands-on & Minds-on mathematics
activities: GeoGebra
Q&A
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Technology or No Technology?
What we have learned from all the media
comparison research is that its
not the medium, but rather the instructional
methods that cause learning.
When the instructional methods remain essentially
the same, so does the learning, no matter how the
instruction is delivered.
(Clark & Mayer, e-Learning and the Science of Instruction, 2002)
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Benefits of Technology
Building conceptual understanding of core
mathematical content;
Addressing mathematical misconceptions
Fostering inquiry and investigation
Applying mathematical knowledge and skills to
interdisciplinary challenges
Creating and transforming mathematical
knowledge
Engaging and motivating students
Differentiating instruction
Removes inequities
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Technology can Enhance Learning
Visualisations
students can see abstract concepts

Representations
students can make connections

Experiments
students can discover mathematics


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What is GeoGebra?
Dynamic Mathematics
Software
For Learning and Teaching
in Schools (All levels)
Geometry, Algebra,
Calculus and Statistics
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GeoGebra Development
2001 Markus starts coding

2011: 38 developers & 200 translators
Celebrating 10 years of GeoGebra

If you want to go fast, go alone.
If you want to go far, go together


GeoGebra
Combination of elements of
dynamic geometry software (Sketchpad, Cabri,
CaR, Cinderella, DrGeo)
computer algebra systems (Derive,
Maple,Maxima, Mathematica, MathCad)

High technical portability
runs on Windows, Linux,
Solaris, MacOS X
dynamic worksheets (html)
GeoGebra is Innovative
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NTLC Award 2010 Tech Award 2009 BETT Award 2009
SourceForge.net Community Choice
Awards 2008
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What does GeoGebra offer?
points, vectors, segments, polygons, lines, all
conic sections and functions in x
dynamic constructions (mouse)
coordinates, equations, vectors, numbers and
commands (keyboard)
easy-to-use interface
multilingual menus, commands, help
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Ways to use GeoGebra
Tool for students
for doing constructions from scratch

Tool for teachers
Visualisation
dynamic demonstrations
Creating Teaching Materials
that foster student activity
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Creating Teaching Materials
Static materials
Static pictures
Construction protocol
Allows you to reconstruct steps of a
construction

Dynamic materials
Construction files (ggb)
Dynamic worksheets (html)
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Using GeoGebra
No specific Operating System
No minimum hardware requirements for
GeoGebra.

Requirements :
Java:
free download from www.java.com
Web browser
e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari
Note: GeoGebra is NOT needed to use worksheet
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No license fees
Truly Platform Independent (Java)
Unlimited and easy Web-Export
Direct input of Equations, Coordinates and
Commands
Integrated Computer Algebra System
Open Architecture: JavaScript Interface
Using GeoGebra
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Why is it Free?
Accessability
Available in Schools and at Home
All levels
Online Collaboration
International Community
User Forum Users help Users
GeoGebraWiki Pool of Shared Materials
Volunteers (Translators, Programmers)
Expandable
by using other free software libraries



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GeoGebra as a Pedagogical Tool
Presentation Tool
dynamic visualizations

Modelling Tool
dynamic constructions

Authoring Tool
interactive online material

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Multiple Views & Multiple Representations of
Mathematical Objects
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GeoGebra Communtiy
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World Wide User Community
50 languages
190 countries
400,000 visitors per mth
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GeoGebra Summer Projects
2010: 5 students
2011: 13 students

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International GeoGebra Institute
Total : 78 (last update: 24 Oct. 2011)
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Implicit Curves: f(x,y) = 0
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www.GeoGebraTube.org
Sharing
Platform
Direct upload
from GeoGebra
Rating
Comments
Embedding
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GeoGebra & Interactive Whiteboards
Improve support
for interactive
whiteboards
Starting with
Smart Board,
others hopefully
following soon
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GeoGebraMobile
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applets on
smartphones
iPhone, iPad,
Android,
Kindle, etc.
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GeoGebra 4.2 with CAS View
Full integration of a
symbolic view in
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Dynamic updates of
dependencies
Easy to use starting
from age 13
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GeoGebra 5 with 3D View
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