Math 3066 / 5066 / CS 6420

Final Paper

Due: End of the semester

Rubric

You are to write your paper addressed to your instructor. He is your principal, superintendent, or school board president. You need to convince him to buy computer equipment and software for your students. This is a persuasive paper. He needs to be convinced that you can utilize the materials to help your students learn.

10 - Classroom design, hardware choice

10 - Classroom management/student use

40 - Software discussion, instructional & application

• LOGO - MicroWorlds Ex Robotics
• Robotics - Legos and Lego Mindstorms NXT
• Dynamic Geometry program: Geometers Sketchpad
• Application programs student use & professional use
  • Word processor
  • Spreadsheet

30 - Internet Use

WWW applications, student use & professional use

Homepage applications, student use & professional use

e-mail applications, student use & professional use

10 - Budget estimate & Maintenance