EDUC4105

Dynamic geometry software packages such as GeoGebra and the Geometer’s Sketchpad have the distinct advantage that points and lines can be manipulated on the screen. in particular points can be moved along a curve to see what happens at every point. Not to many disadvantages that I can see.

Excel spreadsheets are a good pedagogical tool because they are so common and easy to use and access. Formulas can be inserted and assigned to cells fairly easily and to great effect. It is imperative to be aware of all shortcuts and to be very familiar with using the program, otherwise tasks can quickly become tedious.