Low Tech Methods to Improve Success

I am always looking for ways to enhance the student experience with technology. I find that tech adds interest and can engage the student in ways that I could not in the past. In addition, the ability to understand and implement new technological tools is an important skill to develop in order to be competetive in the 21st century.

HOWEVER, it is also important to be reminded of the basics that we may take for granted. Co-author of College Success, Tom Lochhaas, does just that in his blog:

10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Going (or Returning) to College

An excellent common sense reminder students should read and reread every semester!

Math != Calculating

This is an interesting talk:



Math >> Calculating

1. Pose the right questions.
2. Real world problem --> math formulation
3. Computation
4. Math formulation --> real world problem and verification

Maybe not spend so much time on step 3?  Use computer programming to nail down understanding!  These are very interesting ideas.

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