ITEC4000 Backgroud Review
by Weixun(Wilson) Chen for Stephen Chen
What is GFI?
GFI – Gesture Friendly Interface is interactive design primary intended for computer-based thinking tools in which the control of a key visual component of the thinking tool is bound to a simple action such as pressing the space bar, providing a “classroom mode” that allows a teacher to more easily focus on students and use their free arm to perform natural gestures during a classroom presentation and that gives students a significant opportunity for interaction and self-inquiry. (Chen, Frempong, and Cudmore 2006)
Web-based Resources for Mathematics
Tools and Activities for Teaching and Learning (courtesy of ED/MATH 3050 students, FW2005-06)
- mathcentral.uregina.ca
- www.mathbits.com
- archives.math.utk.edu
- www.math.com
- www.edhelper.com/math.htm
- www.gomath.com
- www.nctm.org
- illuminations.nctm.org
- www.cut-the-knot.org
- www.mathsci.appstate.edu/~sjg/simpsonsmath/
Sample online interactive thinking tools
a) Algebra
- Plot equations (non-Java)
- Plot Inequations (non-Java)
- Function Plotter (Java Applet)
- Function Plotter(non-Java)
b) Geometry
- http://www.cut-the-knot.org/Curriculum/Geometry/ThreeTravelers.shtml
- http://www.cut-the-knot.org/triangle/FixedPoint.shtml
- http://www.cut-the-knot.org/pythagoras/ellipse.shtml
