MWISD Tech Tip Tuesday
March 27, 2018
GeoGebra- #26
About GeoGebra
What is GeoGebra?
GeoGebra is a free, easily available mathematics software for education that brings together geometry, algebra, spreadsheets, graphing, statistics and calculus in one easy-to-use package. Students are able to solve equations, graph functions, create constuctions, analyze data, and explore 3D math.GeoGebra is available for Windows and Chromebooks.
Sign In
No need to have your students sign in. Access to the tools are available without creating an account or signing in.
Web or App?
GeoGebra has both.
- Web- https://www.geogebra.org/
- App- GeoGebra Graphining Calculator is free on the app store. You're able to easily graph functions, solve equations, find special points of functions, save and share your results.
- App- GeoGebra Geometry is free on the app store. You're able to easily construct triangles, drag points, draw parallel lines, intersect circles, save and share your results.
How can GeoGebra benefit and help your students?
- Makes learning an abstract concept much more meaningful
- Visualizes related concepts and how they affect each other
- Allows everyone equal access
- Conceptual understanding is enhanced
- Promotes higher level of thinking
- Students can easily see Algebra- Geometry connection
- Students receive immediate feedback
Resources
- Tutorials Collection- For step-by-step instructions
- GeoGebra User Forum
- GeoGebra's YouTube Channel
MWISD Instructional Technology Specialist
MWISD Instructional Technology Specialist Mission:
As the Instructional Technology Specialist, I will strive to serve the academic and digital needs of our students and provide equitable opportunities to prepare students for our ever-changing global community.
As the Instructional Technology Specialist, I will strive to serve the academic and digital needs of our students and provide equitable opportunities to prepare students for our ever-changing global community.
I will strive to assist teachers in appropriately incorporating and implementing technology in their classroom by being available for one-on-one meetings, PLCs, staff meetings, and providing professional development that meets our teacher's technology needs.
Email: jmartin@mwisd.net
Website: https://www.mwisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=762152&type=d&pREC_ID=1344172
Location: 906 Southwest 5th Avenue, Mineral Wells, TX, USA
Phone: 940-325-6404
Twitter: @janaleemartin