GeoGebra for beginners

This workshop will be delivered via video conference.

Download a flyer for the staffroom to advertise this activity.

What is GeoGebra?

GeoGebra is a free software package which operates across different computer platforms using Java. It is a very versatile, easy to use piece of software for the mathematics classroom bringing together dynamic geometry, coordinate geometry, algebra and calculus. The coordinate geometry or algebraic component addresses a wider range of topics than the usual dynamic geometry software packages. More information can be found at http://www.geogebra.org/cms/

Overview of course

Video conference 1

Introduction to GeoGebra

How do technology-based activities support mathematics learning?
Technology aspects in the syllabus
Dynamic mathematics software – GeoGebra
In-school task 1 overview

In-school task 1

GeoGebra classroom activity

Video conference 2

Using GeoGebra

Feedback from in-school task 1
Lesson 1 – simple GeoGebra constructions
- A line through two points
- A parabola
Lesson 2 – Angle in the alternate segment construction
In-school task 2 overview

In-school task 2

Circle theorem GeoGebra construction

Video conference 3

Creating a dynamic worksheet in GeoGebra

Inserting a checkbox
Exporting the construction
Inserting a slider

Teachers who wish to register for this workshop need to be approved by the Principal to attend.

This workshop is available to NSW DET teachers only.

This course is registered with the NSW Institute of Teachers.

Course Code: 151CUK062

Accredited: 5 hours

NSWIT standards addressed:

4.2.5	Create, select and use a variety of appropriate teaching strategies and resources including ICT and other technologies to make content meaningful to students.
6.2.3	Engage in professional development to extend and refine teaching and learning practices.
6.2.4	Work productively and openly with colleagues in reviewing teaching strategies and refining professional knowledge and practice.

What to bring:

One laptop per participant
One GeoGebra for beginners CD (this will be sent to you on registration)

Workshop registration

All registrations are online. To register for this workshop follow this link http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/prolearn09/secondary.htm

Once registration is completed, participants will receive workshop confirmation and materials.

Registrations close seven working days before the scheduled workshop

A registration fee of only $55 (incl. GST) for government schools will be charged for each video conference site. You can have any number of participants at each site. This fee covers all workshop materials.

For further information contact:
Carolyn McGinty
Ph: (02) 9886 7593
Email: carolyn.mcginty@det.nsw.edu.au

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