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Publication Date: 2010
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Using 3D Computer Graphics Multimedia to Motivate Preservice Teachers' Learning of Geometry and Pedagogy
Goodson-Espy, Tracy; Lynch-Davis, Kathleen; Schram, Pamela; Quickenton, Art
SRATE Journal, v19 n2 p23-35 Sum 2010
This paper describes the genesis and purpose of our geometry methods course, focusing on a geometry-teaching technology we created using NVIDIA[R] Chameleon demonstration. This article presents examples from a sequence of lessons centered about a 3D computer graphics demonstration of the chameleon and its geometry. In addition, we present data addressing the tools' effectiveness at helping preservice teachers learning geometric concepts, as well as changing preservice teachers' perceptions and attitudes about geometry. (Contains 2 tables and 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Methods Courses, Teacher Education Curriculum, Computer Graphics, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Mathematics Instruction, Learning Motivation, Student Motivation, Technology Uses in Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Teacher Attitudes, Mathematics Curriculum, Visual Aids
Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators. Web site: http://www.sratejournal.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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