Geogebra in Action : Increasing Accessibility, SDL and COL
[b]Abstract[/b] In the Singapore education system, since we embarked on the Third Master Plan for ICT in education (MP3) journey, two of the main focuses for an ICT-enabled lessons are self-directed learning and collaborative learning. While a lot of interest has been generated in using dynamic geometry and mathematics software (DGMS) due to their extensive set of features which enable rich cognitive learning, collaborative features are not explicitly integrated within such systems, although several educators around the world have demonstrated notable efforts to combine Geogebra with other ICT tools to create desired collaborative environments . This paper offers a glimpse of some Singapore mathematics educators’ attempts to make Geogebra more accessible to students and teachers to provide self-directed and collaborative learning opportunities by using existing web technologies. By designing purposeful interactive learning activities and worksheets for content mastery, linked with online collaborative tools, students can be empowered to learn with efficacy.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Profile
- Background
- Current Situation
- Class Lessons Using Geogebra
- School Lessons with Applets
- Teacher Reflection on Use of Geogebra based lessons
- Collaborative Lessons
- Collaborative Learning
- Lesson Example
- Self Directed Learning Resources
- Self Directed Learning
- Examples of GGB SDL
- Game on Gradients of Straight Lines
- Game on Equations of Vertical and Horizontal Straight Lines
- Circle Properties -Symmetric Properties
- Conclusions
- Conclusions
- References
- REFERENCES
Profile
Fellow Contributors :[br][br]Ho Foo Him : Curriculum Resource Development Officer, Mathematics Unit, Sciences [br] Branch, Curriculum Planning and Development Division 1, [br] Ministry of Education, Singapore
Yu Yoong Kheong : Curriculum Resource Development Officer, [br] Educational Technology Division[br] Ministry of Education, Singapore
School Lessons with Applets
[size=150][br][br][br][br][br][br][br][br]Over 25 lessons using Geogebra in online repository [b]OPAL[br][/b][/size](One Portal All Learners)[br][br]Uploaded by teachers when they have carried out innovative lessons using ICT.[br][br]Many are teacher guided exploratory lessons with worksheets and lesson plans.[br][br][br][br]
Mr Venkat's Lessons in Dunearn Secondary School
[url=https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_CU802tZtF5flVHRHFFaG5zS0ZfYWVIYlJCMXZBZEp2Q250NVhzbGdUbUoyQXh5TS0tckE&usp=sharing]Lesson Folder in Google Drive[/url]
Broadrick Secondary School
[url=https://www.geogebra.org/u/broadrick%CA%B9s+secondary+school,+mathematics+department]https://www.geogebra.org/u/broadrick%CA%B9s+secondary+school,+mathematics+department[/url]
Hwa Chong Institution
Classroom, Blended Learning and Problem Based approaches[br][br][url=http://emathmodule.wiki.hci.edu.sg/]http://emathmodule.wiki.hci.edu.sg/[br][/url][br][url=http://choosgs4math.wiki.hci.edu.sg/]http://choosgs4math.wiki.hci.edu.sg/[/url]
Collaborative Learning
Collaborative Learning Principles
(a) Interaction with peers promotes progression in students’ ZPD[br][br](b) Dialogues promotes active construction of knowledge[br][br](c) Cognitive load gets shared out[br][br](d) Interaction with content knowledge as practitioners in the field[br][br](e) Cultivate social emotional learning and social emotional skills
[size=150]Courses at Teachers Academy of Singapore about 4 times a year [br](Yu Yoong Kheong)[br][/size][br][br][b][i]COLLABORATIVE MATH: FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS WITH GEOGEBRA (2)[br][br][b][i]COLLABORATIVE MATH: COORDINATE GEOMETRY WITH GEOGEBRA (2)[/i][/b][/i][/b]
Self Directed Learning
Self Directed Learning Principles
[br]Ownership of Learning[br][br]Management and monitoring of own learning[br][br]Extension of Learning
Conclusions
No doubt Geogebra is a very excellent tool for teaching and learning of mathematics around the world and increasingly being used in Singapore.[br][br]Number of lessons employing Geogebra under various pedagogical approaches is evidence of its versatility. With constantly rapid improvements made to adapt it to tablets, HTML5 browsers and to update its various supporting engines, educators will be attracted to learn to use it to create more engaging lessons.[br][br]Use of applets whether in teacher led or student collaborative or self learning mode, should be accompanied by well crafted worksheets that foster thinking, understanding and develop problem solving skills.[br][br]Paying more attention to making the students learning process and memory retention more effective and building their self directed learning capacity in ICT lessons is key to success.[br][br][br]We look forward to advances in the areas below :[br][br]1. Refinements in presentation and editing features : Font types, colour, highlight text, size [br] control[br][br]2. Assessment of student learning : Incorporating features that enable less IT savvy educators to set questions T/F, Multiple Choice Questions Fill in the Blanks, and get breakdown of scores.[br][br]3. Engaged learning through gamification : Incorporate features that can allow easier creation[br] of game design elements, badges, stages of advancement , storyboarding, adventures etc.[br][br]4. Setting up a Pedagogical & Education Research in Geogebra Section in Geogebra Forum: [br] (or Geogebra Tube?)[br] To enable Geogebra users (educators) to discuss, share ideas, collaborate on research and [br] disseminate research findings
REFERENCES
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