Incorporating
the Software GAP into Teaching Abstract AlgebraRussell
Blyth, Julianne Rainbolt
July 10–14, 2006
Online, from Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Registration
For This Workshop is Now Closed
This online workshop is designed for college and university teachers
who are interested in using software in their undergraduate abstract
algebra classes. Participants will use the software GAP as a
pedagogical tool. No prior knowledge of GAP will be assumed.
Participants completing the workshop will:
- obtain the teaching materials for a semesterlong course in
abstract algebra which uses GAP exercises and projects as part of the
classroom dynamics
- develop a comfort level with using GAP and obtain enough
knowledge of this software so that it can be used easily during a class
- become a part of a network of other professors using this
software in their classes
The workshop will meet live online for three hours each day, broken
into two one and a half hour sessions. Prior to attending the workshop,
the participants will be expected to complete a short tutorial
(provided by the presenters) on the installation and basics of the
software GAP. During the workshop, specific computer projects that
incorporate the software GAP into an abstract algebra class will be
examined and discussed. Participants will work through these computer
project examples and discuss how they can be useful in helping students
comprehend basic abstract algebra concepts. During the workshop
participants may also design their own classroom project that uses GAP
and which can then be shared with the other participants near the end
of the workshop. An electronic network will be set up for the
participants that will provide a discussion forum on using software in
abstract algebra.
Program Website:
http://euler.slu.edu/GrantWebPages/PREP06AlgebraGap/index.html