On the class wiki site, post your favorite new Web 2.0 tool that has not been covered in detail in this class that you have discovered in this course or elsewhere. List the URL, what the tool is, and why you find it useful using the wiki template page. No duplication allowed-each page must be an original new tool. This can be done after reviewing the Unit 9 material, which covers more Web 2.0 resources.
The e-Tutor Graphing Calculator is a Web 2.0 resource in which anyone can type in and graph numerous equations at the same time to produce a graph. When you enter the site, you can type in one or more equations into the system simply by separating equations with a semi-colon. All you have to do is hit graph and the system will graph the equation(s) for you. After the equation(s) are graphed, you can manipulate the graphs by zooming in and out, examining the coordinate points on the graph by dragging your mouse over them, or change one or more of the equations to see a new graph. The Web 2.0 resource, e-Tutor, is an online school for grades K-12 which you have to enroll in and pay regular tuition for. However, e-tutor has a free Web 2.0 graphing calculator tool which is the specific tool I am reviewing. While using this specific Web 2.0 tool, you will not come across pop-up ads while graphing. The online e-tutor school allows for much collaboration between teachers and students, fellow classmates, and between parents and teachers; however, there is not collaboration for the specific graphing calculator function. The graphing calculator tool can be used by teachers, students, and virtually anyone with the web address. There is not a separate calculator for teachers and students. The graphing calculator is excellent for schools because it allows students to visually see what the graph looks like and manipulate them into many different forms. This Web 2.0 tool is most definitely appropriate for students. I would suggest using this tool for students in seventh grade and up because you need to have an understanding of graphing algebraic equations and most schools do not reach that level of mathematics until seventh grade. This is an excellent resource for math and science classes because there are so many visual learners in our schools and seeing the graph visually on the computer screen or projector can help students to have better understanding of equations and graphs.
Educational Uses of Site
This tool is most appropriate for Pre-Algebra math classes and higher, all the way up to Calculus and Statistics. When I am introducing equations and their graphs to my Pre-Algebra and Algebra students, this technology would come in handy because I can show them exactly what the equations look like when they are graphed with little effort. This way I can show my students many examples instantaneously without having to take the time to draw out each graph. I can have more time to point out the x and y intercepts, the zeros, and asymptotes. Being able to graph by hand is an important mathematical concept; however, as a teacher, when you are trying to teach the delicate material of analyzing graphs, being able to instantly produce numerous graph examples for your students to analyze is a huge time savor and will allow for us to complete many more examples in class. For schools that are 1:1, this would be an excellent resource for students to use on their own during class. Students can create graphs of their choosing with the click of a button and analyze them in detail. By students making their own graphs, it gives them a sense of control over their learning and they tend to get more out of the lesson.
Review of Site
One of the biggest reasons I chose this resource is for its simplicity. There are millions of useful resources out there, but you always have to spend an hour trying to figure out how to work the website or resource. This graphing calculator is quick and easy to use which is perfect for me. I think this is an excellent Web 2.0 resource for both math and science teachers, but especially Pre-Algebra and Algebra teachers. Graphing is a very important standard in the Algebra curriculum and being able to easily produce graphs can only help our students learning and understanding. I plan to use this tool when I introduce graphing equations to my students in this winter. I will specifically use the tool for graphing systems of equations with inequalities. I am excited to graph systems using this technology on my Smart Board so I can have my students practice shading the Systems appropriately. I am looking forward to the amount of time I will save by utilizing this technology in class. I also think my students will enjoy how easy the site is to use and being able to have control over which equations they want to graph.
Unit 5.2A Assignment
On the class wiki site, post your favorite new Web 2.0 tool that has not been covered in detail in this class that you have discovered in this course or elsewhere. List the URL, what the tool is, and why you find it useful using the wiki template page. No duplication allowed-each page must be an original new tool. This can be done after reviewing the Unit 9 material, which covers more Web 2.0 resources.
Student Name:
Karen PetrillaTitle of Site:
e-Tutor Graphing CalculatorURL:
http://www.e-tutor.com/et2/graphing/Description of Site:
The e-Tutor Graphing Calculator is a Web 2.0 resource in which anyone can type in and graph numerous equations at the same time to produce a graph. When you enter the site, you can type in one or more equations into the system simply by separating equations with a semi-colon. All you have to do is hit graph and the system will graph the equation(s) for you. After the equation(s) are graphed, you can manipulate the graphs by zooming in and out, examining the coordinate points on the graph by dragging your mouse over them, or change one or more of the equations to see a new graph. The Web 2.0 resource, e-Tutor, is an online school for grades K-12 which you have to enroll in and pay regular tuition for. However, e-tutor has a free Web 2.0 graphing calculator tool which is the specific tool I am reviewing. While using this specific Web 2.0 tool, you will not come across pop-up ads while graphing. The online e-tutor school allows for much collaboration between teachers and students, fellow classmates, and between parents and teachers; however, there is not collaboration for the specific graphing calculator function. The graphing calculator tool can be used by teachers, students, and virtually anyone with the web address. There is not a separate calculator for teachers and students. The graphing calculator is excellent for schools because it allows students to visually see what the graph looks like and manipulate them into many different forms. This Web 2.0 tool is most definitely appropriate for students. I would suggest using this tool for students in seventh grade and up because you need to have an understanding of graphing algebraic equations and most schools do not reach that level of mathematics until seventh grade. This is an excellent resource for math and science classes because there are so many visual learners in our schools and seeing the graph visually on the computer screen or projector can help students to have better understanding of equations and graphs.Educational Uses of Site
This tool is most appropriate for Pre-Algebra math classes and higher, all the way up to Calculus and Statistics. When I am introducing equations and their graphs to my Pre-Algebra and Algebra students, this technology would come in handy because I can show them exactly what the equations look like when they are graphed with little effort. This way I can show my students many examples instantaneously without having to take the time to draw out each graph. I can have more time to point out the x and y intercepts, the zeros, and asymptotes. Being able to graph by hand is an important mathematical concept; however, as a teacher, when you are trying to teach the delicate material of analyzing graphs, being able to instantly produce numerous graph examples for your students to analyze is a huge time savor and will allow for us to complete many more examples in class. For schools that are 1:1, this would be an excellent resource for students to use on their own during class. Students can create graphs of their choosing with the click of a button and analyze them in detail. By students making their own graphs, it gives them a sense of control over their learning and they tend to get more out of the lesson.Review of Site
One of the biggest reasons I chose this resource is for its simplicity. There are millions of useful resources out there, but you always have to spend an hour trying to figure out how to work the website or resource. This graphing calculator is quick and easy to use which is perfect for me. I think this is an excellent Web 2.0 resource for both math and science teachers, but especially Pre-Algebra and Algebra teachers. Graphing is a very important standard in the Algebra curriculum and being able to easily produce graphs can only help our students learning and understanding. I plan to use this tool when I introduce graphing equations to my students in this winter. I will specifically use the tool for graphing systems of equations with inequalities. I am excited to graph systems using this technology on my Smart Board so I can have my students practice shading the Systems appropriately. I am looking forward to the amount of time I will save by utilizing this technology in class. I also think my students will enjoy how easy the site is to use and being able to have control over which equations they want to graph.