Subject: Electronic discussion in math classes
From: Geoffrey Akst (akst@idt.net)
Date: Sat Mar 18 2000 - 12:12:30 EST
Some of my colleagues in other disciplines are using threaded discussion
groups to encourage student/student or student/faculty interaction --
generally within the classroom but sometimes from home. Of what value is
such discussion in a college math class? I think the key to its value is
the kind of question with which the instructor starts a
discussion. Perhaps such an arrangement can foster student interaction in
attacking problems. I'd be grateful to learn of any experience which
you've had with this teaching strategy, and in particular, what topics you
set for the discussion.
Cordially,
Geoff Akst
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