Section NExT

Saturday November 20, 2021, 9:00-10:30 AM

Julie Barnes

Western Carolina University

Teaching Using Tactile Visualization Techniques (even during a pandemic)

Abstract: We will look at a wide variety of hands-on classroom activities using fun props like toys and craft items that could be used to help students better visualize and understand mathematics. We will discuss how to use these kinds of activities in class, how these activities benefit students, and how to modify or develop new activities for your own teaching needs. We will physically do a variety of example activities throughout the session (yes, even online). Most examples come from calculus, but we will also touch on some higher-level courses.

Please bring the following items if possible

Can of Play Doh
A few toothpicks
A piece of dental floss, about 12 inches long
A few index cards
Scissors
Pen or a pencil
One of the following: 6 Wikki Stix, 6 Bendaroos, 6 pieces of yarn (about 12 inches long), OR 6 pipe cleaners (Note: If you have Wikki Stix or Bendaroos that is great, but don’t go out of your way on it. Yarn or pipe cleaners will be fine for this session.)

Section NExT Coordinator:

Amy Wehe

Department of Mathematics

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA 01420

(978) 665-3253

awehe@fitchburgstate.edu

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