Mathematics at the Technology
Center of DuPage
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James P. Dildine – TCD
Core subject liaison – mathematics
TCD projects
Formerly module developer and workshop
presenter – MSTE
• Past projects
Mathematics at TCD
• Increase opportunities for students to gain
competence in mathematics using
technology.
• Introduce technological tools to instructors
and students to help incorporate
mathematics within program areas.
Examples
• MSTE-created interactive mathematics modules
and tutorials.
• Home school instructor development of modules
with focus in mathematics & science.
• TCD instructor and student creation of modules
and activities to enhance program area learning
opportunities.
In The Beginning…..
MSTE Graduate Students developed modules
based on problem-situations from TCD
Instructors.
Interactive Mathematics Modules
• Instructors identify students with difficulty in math
concepts and direct them to web-site tutorials or
application-based modules. Students work
individually yet interact with other students.
• Math activities are relevant to TCD program areas
and math classes at sending schools by engaging
students in a problem-solving environment.
• Bolt-circle Diameter.
• Cup & CAD module.
• Moving man.
Bolt-Circle Diameter Module
Cup & CAD Modules
Getting the teachers involved…..MST day
II April 23, 1999
Teachers from the sending schools joined
forces with TCD instructors. They enrolled
in UIUC courses based at TCD during the
summer.
Teachers created modules for use in their own
classrooms.
Math & Science Instructors
• Modules created by TCD-area (DuPage) math
and science instructors in courses conducted at
TCD by members of MSTE. Web-based
interactive, multi-disciplinary, and applicationdriven modules.
• Dan Tews, Franklin middle school, Wheaton Slope of A linear equation (a là moving man).
• Kathy Deckys, Cowlishaw elementary,
Naperville - Mealworms.
• B. Carson & T. Mickley, Lake Park West HS –
Linear relations and constant velocity.
TCD Instructor Development
• Fred Dittmann – TCD - excel spreadsheet &
Auto battery load test.
• Jim Krudl & Dominic Pacenti – TCD Engine classification & measurement
project.
• Luciano Sestito – TCD - Solid creation and
3 D rotation in AutoCad.
And….Let’s not forget the students….
Several Students and Groups of Students at
TCD have created materials, resources, and
presentations that showcase their
involvement in program area goal
completion.
Many students completed these tasks in
conjunction with modules developed by
their teachers.
Student Development &
Involvement
• Students use technology –
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Digital cameras
Web page design
AutoCAD
SpreadSheet Solutions
• Students Use Modules
• Showcase their work and complete goals.
• Students gain ownership of material, and engage in
problem solving experiences, and decision making
situations.
Future
• More Instructors enrolling in courses and
creating technology intensive modules
incorporating mathematics (fall ’99 and spring
’00).
• More student development and involvement
with modules.
• Reach more TCD program areas with more
modules and activities.
For more information:
• The MSTE/TCD Curriculum Project
http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/tcd/curriculum
• MSTE
http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/
• TCD
http://daoes.tec.il.us/