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The Calculus&Mathematica and other Math Everywhere Courseware involve much more than just the interactive lessons. To teach effectively requires knowledge, skill and practice in pedagogical technique based on current knowledge of cognitive science, and effective communication skills. We offer such courses through our workshops. You'll want to take such courses if you plan to teach with seriously interactive materials even at your own institution.

The Math Everywhere model of teaching on the internet requires a cadre of well trained mentors who are expert in both the Calculus&Mathematica philosophy of math, and these pedagogical techniques. We will certify potential mentors. For people we don't have direct contact with, these courses are the route to that certification.

4 P's n a nutshell:

• Practice Communication Skills
• Pedagogy: Explore the Art of Teaching
• Ponder Important Teaching/Learning Issues
• Play Around With the Technology

At our workshops, you'll have assigned readings and interaction with us on ...

Learning

• How do people learn?
• Thinking and learning styles
• Brain-based learning
• Individual needs
• Real life applications
• 7 Intelligences
• The role of interactivity

Teaching

• What is teaching?
• Covering material or learning?
• The role of the teacher
• Teacher as guide and Student independence
• Creating safety for student exploration

Teaching Strategies

• Asking questions instead of giving answers: Socratic interventions
• Learning as a social activity: Group work
• Writing across the curriculum
• Seeing connections
• Teaching the whole student
• Visualization

Communication

• Communication skills
• What to do when the communication breaks down
• Which technology promotes which kind of communication?

Technology for mentoring

• Uses of technology for teaching
• Limitations of current technology
• Can this be done in the virtual classroom?