Electronic Proceedings of the Twenty-first Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics

New Orleans, Louisiana, March 12-15, 2009

Paper C013

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Using Online Discussion Boards to Foster Mathematical Dialogue

Erica Johnson


St. John Fisher College

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ABSTRACT

In this paper several transportable examples (assignments and assessment) of student use of online discussion boards to promote mathematical discourse will be discussed. Suggestions for adaptation as well as insights, proposed enhancements and new directions, and questions will be offered.

Keyword(s): Internet