Kansas City Regional Mathematics Technology EXPO

2008 Call For Speakers

What did you do? And even more importantly, HOW did you do it? 

Share with other high school and college teachers your successful and not-so-successful experiences using technology in teaching mathematics!  We encourage submissions from instructors at four-year colleges, universities, community colleges, and high schools on using and assessing technology in:  visualization of mathematics; investigations in mathematics; interactive mathematics classes on site or at a distance; mathematics and its applications; student projects in mathematics; nuts and nolts and innovative use of specific software, calculators, the Internet, podcasts, etc.;  interdisciplinary applications of math and technology;  classes for preservice teachers; or other math with technology teaching and learning situations.

 

Submit proposals by Friday, April 18, 2008, to: Richard Gill, 2008 EXPO Chair, in any of three ways:

 

Mail:  Richard Gill, 2008 Math Technology EXPO Chair        E-mail:  rgill@bluevalleyk12.org

              Blue Valley High School                                             

              6001 W. 159th, Stilwell, KS  66085                              Fax:  Richard Gill at (913) 681-4254 

                       

The entire proposal should be limited to two pages, and should include all of the following information:

  • Name, title, institution, mailing address, E-mail address, and work phone number for all speakers.The first person listed will be the contact person and his/her registration fee of $50 will be waived.
  • Format:  talk/demonstration (45 minutes)   or  hands-on workshop (1.75 hours)
  • Title:  Include the mathematics covered and specify the technology used (e.g., TI-84, FrontPage, Mathematica)
  • A one or two paragraph abstract including content, pedagogy, mathematics, and the technology focus of the talk
  • A brief (50 to 150 words) summary of the presentation for the program booklet
  • A one or two paragraph vita for each speaker, to introduce yourselves to the committee
  • A brief vita for each speaker, that will be used to introduce you at your talk
  • Will you be receiving compensation for this talk from a publisher, software company, etc.?  If yes, please explain.Note that the $50 registration fee will NOT be waived for a commercial demonstration or talk.
  • Possible courses targeted
  • Level of technical expertise expected of your students and of your EXPO audience
  • Complete and specific description of technical needs (e.g., computer, software, calculators, AV equipment)
  • Homepage or website, if available

 

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