It's not too early to start thinking about contributed papers for the 2013 JMM in San Diego...
http://jointmathematicsmeetings.org/jmm This time around, Sage-related MAA sessions include the following. Note that open-source or technology figures in some. The call for such papers is at http://jointmathematicsmeetings.org/meetings/national/jmm2013/2141_maacall * Adding Modern Ideas to an Introductory Statistics Course, organized by Brian T. Gill, Seattle Pacific University; Scott Alberts, Truman State University; and Andrew Zieffler, University of Minnesota; Friday afternoon. Modern introductory statistics courses have evolved to place much greater emphasis on conceptual understanding, active learning in the classroom, use of real data, and use of technology. We invite submissions that provide details about learning activities, new technologies, resources, or new teaching methods that have proven successful in teaching introductory statistics courses. We particularly encourage submissions related to the use of (1) big datasets in introductory statistics, (2) randomization or bootstrap methods, (3) modeling, or (4) open source software. We encourage submissions related to a variety of types of intro courses, including face-to-face, online, or hybrid as well as courses for specialized audiences such as business, engineering, or biology. Submissions related to introductory courses for math and statistics majors are also welcome. Sponsored by the SIGMAA on Statistics Education. Presenters will be considered for the Dex Whittinghill Award for Best Contributed Paper. * Using Mobile Communication Devices for Mathematics Education, organized by Lawrence Moore, Duke University, and Lila Roberts, Clayton State University; Friday afternoon. The nature of communication has changed substantially in the last twenty years. In particular, the proliferation of mobile communication devices (cell phones, smart phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) has had a profound effect on the way people communicate. Many instructors view this proliferation as a challenge, for example, text messaging in class. This evolution of communication can also present new learning opportunities for our students. This session will give instructors who are using these communication systems in an innovative manner an opportunity to share their experiences using these new systems to enhance student learning and to report on their effectiveness. Mobile communication devices can include cell phones, smart phone, tablets, networked calculators, or any other personal device having the ability to communicate wirelessly. The focus of the reports should be on how the use of these communication devices/tools improves student learning of mathematics inside or outside the classroom. Depending on the number of papers submitted, all or some of the contributors will be asked to demonstrate their projects at an informal reception organized by the WEB SIGMAA. Sponsored by the Committee on Technologies in Mathematics Education (CTME) and the SIGMAA on Mathematics Instruction Using the Web. * Innovative and Effective Ways to Teach Linear Algebra, organized by David M. Strong, Pepperdine University; Friday morning. Linear algebra is one of the most interesting and useful areas of mathematics, due to its beautiful theory and the enormous importance it plays in understanding and solving many real-world problems. Many valuable and creative ways to teach its rich theory and applications are continually being developed and refined. This session will serve as a forum in which to share and discuss these ideas and approaches. Innovative and effective ways to teach linear algebra include, but are not limited to, (1) hands-on, in-class demos; (2) effective use of technology, such as Matlab, Maple, Mathematica, Java Applets or Flash; (3) interesting and enlightening connections between ideas that arise in linear algebra and ideas in other mathematical branches; (4) interesting and compelling examples and problems involving particular ideas being taught; (5) comparing and contrasting visual (geometric) and more abstract (algebraic) explanations of specific ideas; and (6) other novel and useful approaches or pedagogical tools. * Computational Modeling in the Undergraduate Curriculum, organized by Kurt Matthew Bryan, Joseph Eichholz, and Jeffery Leader, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Wednesday morning. The extraordinary growth of computing power is transforming how engineering, science, and mathematics are done. Math majors stepping into industry or applied graduate programs need to be proficient with the tools and modes of thought needed to exploit this power. This training often starts too late; however, inexpensive computing power is inspiring new undergraduate courses and programs in computational science, often within mathematics programs, and can and should change the way undergraduate mathematics courses like linear algebra, differential equations, and probability are taught. We seek presenters to share examples illustrating the incorporation of high-performance computing into the undergraduate mathematics curriculum. Especially welcome are class activities and projects that illuminate how computing power is used to attack realistic problems previously inaccessible at the undergraduate level or lessons that use computing power to give a fresh take on traditional topics. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "sage-edu" group. 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