Copyright (c) 2009 All rights reserved. http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas Recent documents in Leah A. Nillas en-us Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:19:36 PDT 3600 http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas/19 http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas/19 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:11:25 PDT Integrate writing and mathematics using Web 2.0 technology. Learn how to use a wiki in creating web essay, photo analysis and collaborative storybook (math and literature). Other project ideas will be shared. A must for math and writing enthusiasts! Leah A. Nillas Conference/Workshop Presentations http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas/18 http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas/18 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:43:36 PST This presentation highlights activities that can be used in teaching mathematics using different technologies (e.g., TinkerPlots, handheld calculators, GSP, online manipulatives, Smart Board, wiki). Focus is on how these technologies redefine the way we teach mathematics. Leah A. Nillas Conference/Workshop Presentations http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas/17 http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas/17 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:15:20 PDT Learn basic geometric constructions and relationships using the Cabri Jr. App. Activities involving lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, circle, transformations and other geometric concepts will be explored. Enrich the teaching of these basic geometric concepts using Cabri Jr. Leah A. Nillas Conference/Workshop Presentations http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas/16 http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas/16 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:10:36 PDT Learn and explore basic geometric constructions and relationships using Cabri Jr. App. We will engage in hands-on calculator activities involving lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, transformations, and other geometric concepts. Leah A. Nillas Conference/Workshop Presentations http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas/15 http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas/15 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:04:25 PDT Leah A. Nillas Conference/Workshop Presentations http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas/14 http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas/14 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:17:15 PDT This paper presents data from the initial offering of a technology course for preservice teachers. This course focuses on trends and issues related to technology integration. Preservice teachers learned new trends and created projects that can be used in teaching their content area. They discussed issues related to technology integration, blog about their learning experiences and review literature on the effect of technology on students' learning. Challenges of teaching this course include (1) meeting subject specific needs of different content areas; (2) focus on technology, issues, and research vs. technology; (3) preservice teachers' disposition towards new technology; (4) preservice teachers' ability to handle technology problems; and (5) lack of field experience. Continuing research will be conducted to examine preservice teachers' technology use during their field and student teaching experiences and the role of this technology course in preparing them to teach using technology. Leah A. Nillas Conference Proceedings http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas/11 http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas/11 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:29:01 PST Leah A. Nillas Conference/Workshop Presentations http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas/10 http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas/10 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:22:47 PST Leah A. Nillas Conference/Workshop Presentations http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas/9 http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas/9 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:09:24 PST This paper presents data from the initial offering of a technology course for preservice teachers. This course focuses on trends and issues related to technology integration. Preservice teachers learned new trends and created projects that can be used in teaching their content area. They discussed issues related to technology integration, blog about their learning experiences and review literature on the effect of technology on students' learning. Challenges of teaching this course include (1) meeting subject specific needs of different content areas; (2) focus on technology, issues, and research vs. technology; (3) preservice teachers' disposition towards new technology; (4) preservice teachers' ability to handle technology problems; and (5) lack of field experience. Continuing research will be conducted to examine preservice teachers' technology use during their field and student teaching experiences and the role of this technology course in preparing them to teach using technology. Leah A. Nillas Conference/Workshop Presentations http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas/8 http://works.bepress.com/leah_nillas/8 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:04:25 PST This is a hands-on session and an introduction to Cabri Jr. Participants will learn basic commands in using Cabri Jr. as well as explore basic geometric constructions and relationships. The activities in this session are designed to engage students in discovering geometric relationships and making mathematical connections. Topics that will be covered include lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, transformations and geometric relationships. The goal of this session is to orient teachers how to use Cabri Jr. App in enriching the teaching of geometry in their classrooms. Leah A. 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