T³ – HRW Algebra 1 Institute from T³ (Teachers Teaching with Technology)

• Where: Armstrong Atlantic State University

• When: June 18-22, 2001; 8 a.m. – 3:30 p. m.

• Application Deadline: Application with $200.00 fee and costs of optional technology purchases (payable to Armstrong Atlantic State University) is due May 18, 2001. Date application is received will, in part, determine chances for selection.

• Pre-registration: Send  $25.00 to reserve a space before May 18, 2001

• Credit: Participants may earn 3 staff development credits (3 SDU's) for completing this course or can opt to earn graduate credit.

Course Outline

• A one-week institute from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. [with social and group homework opportunities at night]

• Primarily teachers of pre-algebra and Algebra 1.  The primary focus of the activities is to explore pre-algebra and algebra concepts and problems using the TI-83+ graphing calculator and other technology (including CBR, Internet) as tools for teaching and learning.  Participants will learn new teaching strategies and will have opportunities for hands-on experience.  The goal of the institute's program is to instruct  teachers in new and innovative ways to effectively teach mathematics using technology in the spirit of NCTM's Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (NCTM, 2000)  Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc. Algebra I will be the source of the problems/activities.  No prior experience with technology is necessary

• Taught by Betty Gasque (a dynamic, motivational, experienced teacher and T^³  Instructor) from South Carolina

• The $200.00 fee includes 5 days instruction, calculator and CBR loan for the course, textbook and resource materials, lunches, breaks, low country shrimp boil, and a wealth of instructional materials

• Optional technology purchases available from Texas Instruments: $225 for TI-83+ & ViewScreen; $85 for TI-83+ VS calculator; $60 CBR or $100 CBL 2; $30 TI Graph Link; $225 for the TI-Presenter (all below wholesale pricing!)

• GRADUATE CREDIT AVAILABLE

• Accommodation available at:
  Days Inn--Southside; 11750 Abercorn Street; (912) 927-7720; about a quarter of a mile from campus
  Springhill Suites by Marriott; 11317 Abercorn Street; (912) 920-3784; about a mile from campus
  Towneplace Suites by Marriott; 11309 Abercorn St; (912) 920 9080; about a mile from campus

Additional Information: Call, fax, write or E-mail Jane Barnard
Call: (912) 921-2057
Fax: (912) 921-2083
Mail: Department of Mathematics, AASU
11935 Abercorn Street; Savannah GA 31419-1997
E-mail: barnarja@mail.armstrong.edu