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Presentations / Speaking Engagements


PRESENTATIONS

The following is a summary of the presentations I have given in the past at various regional or national conferences. Use the links provided to download the PowerPoint presentations (when available) and any session materials or handouts. All text and graphics are copyright by Mark D. Turner. Session materials may be used for academic, non-commercial purposes only. All other rights reserved.

 

A NEW TWIST ON TRIGONOMETRIC GRAPHS

Summary: Do your students have trouble graphing trigonometric functions? Come see a new approach that simplifies the graphing process. By using consistent definitions of the basic cycles and working with frames, students are given a unified structure in which all six trigonometric functions can be graphed with less difficulty and confusion.

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PDF icon; the following link is to a pdf file. Overheads


STIMULATING CRITICAL THINKING IN CALCULUS

Summary: This session will present some individual and group activities designed to encourage critical thinking among first-year calculus students. Participants will work within small groups to experience many activities first-hand. Handouts suitable for classroom use will be made available. Bring your graphing calculator.

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FACULTY WEB PAGES: ELEGANT DESIGN WITH STUDENTS IN MIND

Summary: Considering designing or updating a faculty web page? Come to be inspired by this showcase web site and get some great ideas that are easy to implement. Discussion will be centered on the student perspective, particularly anticipating student needs and increasing student success.

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BRIDGING THE TECHNOLOGY GAP: HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED IN COLLEGE ALGEBRA

Summary: A web-based graphing calculator tutorial used within a distance learning environment will be introduced as an effective means of increasing student success in college algebra or precalculus. The presentation will include discussion of the relevant issues, a demonstration of the online course and tutorial, and student comments.

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TI-83/TI-84 Tutorial

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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Below is a list of conference speaking engagements I have made in the recent past or have planned in the near future. See the above summaries for descriptions and links of individual presentations.

2009

A NEW TWIST ON TRIGONOMETRIC GRAPHS
CMC3 37th Annual Fall Conference
Monterey, California



EmPOWERed for Success
44th Commencement Ceremony
Cuesta College, California

PDF icon; the following link is to a pdf file. Text of Faculty Address


2008

A NEW TWIST ON TRIGONOMETRIC GRAPHS
AMATYC 34th Annual Conference
Washington, DC


2006

STIMULATING CRITICAL THINKING IN CALCULUS
CMC3 34th Annual Fall Conference
Monterey, California


2005

STIMULATING CRITICAL THINKING IN CALCULUS
AMATYC 31st Annual Conference
San Diego, California


2004

FACULTY WEB PAGES: ELEGANT DESIGN WITH STUDENTS IN MIND
CMC3 32nd Annual Fall Conference
Monterey, California


BRIDGING THE TECHNOLOGY GAP: HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED IN COLLEGE ALGEBRA
ICTCM 17th Annual Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics
New Orleans, Louisiana


FACULTY WEB PAGES: ELEGANT DESIGN WITH STUDENTS IN MIND
CMC3-South 19th Annual Conference
Anaheim, California