57th Annual Western Illinois University 
Mathematics Teachers Conference
Friday, March 28, 2008  (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)


57th Annual
Western Illinois University
Mathematics Teachers Conference
Friday, March 28, 2008


Main Speakers

"Beauty, Rigor and Connections in Mathematics - K-14"


57th Annual
Western Illinois University
Mathematics Teachers Conference
Friday, March 28, 2008

 
                  Opening Speaker:


    
Bahman Kalantari

“Polynomiography: A Visual Medium for Creativity, Discovery and
Innovation in Education”

Polynomiography is a powerful mathematically-inspired computer visualization medium for creativity and playful learning with numerous applications in education, math, science, art and design. Polynomiography helps bridge art and math in a unique way and has abundant artistic and educational potential, especially with respect to creativity and innovation.

http://www.polynomiography.com

Dr. Kalantari is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Rutgers University.





Closing Speaker:





Susan Gerofsky

"Performing Mathematics: Deepening Conceptual Mathematical Understanding
Through Writing And Performance”

This session explores the possibilities of using writing and performance strategies from language arts, music, media and theatre to help learners make sense of  'big picture" concepts in mathematics.

http://www.cust.educ.ubc.ca/faculty/gerofsky.html
 

Dr. Gerofsky is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum Studies at
The University of British Columbia



57th Annual
Western Illinois University
Mathematics Teachers Conference
Friday, March 28, 2008 
(8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)


                                              Campus Map [pdf]
57th Annual
Western Illinois University
Mathematics Teachers Conference
Friday, March 28, 2008
(8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

57th Annual Western Illinois 
Mathematics Teachers Conference
Friday, March 28, 2008  (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)