Exploring Multi-variable Calculus Using Maple
Russell
Blyth, Michael K. May
July 24-28, 2006
Online from Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Registration
for this workshop is now closed
This workshop is designed for college and university teachers who are
interested in using Maple as
a pedagogical tool in their undergraduate classes. Specifically, the
workshop focuses on using Maple
in multivariable calculus, but the concepts and methods can be
transferred (and have been transferred by the instructors) to other
courses. No prior knowledge of Maple
will be assumed – just bring a positive attitude about using computer
software in the classroom.
Participants completing the workshop will:
- obtain teaching materials for a course in multivariable calculus
that uses active Maple worksheets
as part of the classroom dynamics;
- develop a comfort level with using Maple in teaching a multivariable
calculus class;
- learn how to develop their own Maple
worksheets for teaching multivariable calculus or other classes; and
- become a part of a network of other professors using Maple in their multivariable
calculus 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 basics of using Maple. During the workshop,
specific Maple worksheets
will be examined and discussed. Participants will work through these
worksheets and discuss how they can be useful in helping students
comprehend multivariable calculus concepts. By the end of the week,
groups of participants will develop and present worksheets of their
own. An electronic network will be set up for the participants that
will provide a discussion forum on using software in multivariable
calculus.
Program Website: http://euler.slu.edu/GrantWebPages/PREP06Calc3Maple/index.html