GeoGebraHistory 2001-2008

Markus Hohenwarter www.geogebra.org

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2001: The Idea

Course on TI-92 calculator at University of Salzburg

Dynamic Geometry Software:easy to use

Computer Algebra Systems:powerful and versatile

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2001/02: First Prototype

Master’s thesis in Computer Science & Mathematics Educationfinished in March 2002

European Academic Software Award 2002Ronneby, Sweden(while teaching in high school in Salzburg)

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2004-06: PhD project

PhD project in Mathematics Education on applications of GeoGebra for high schools

Funded by Austrian Academy of Sciences from Feb 2004 to Jan 2006

2004: first translation to SpanishGerman awards

2005: User Forum & GeoGebraWiki Feb 2006: PhD finished

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2006: Florida

NSF Math & Science PartnershipFlorida Atlantic University & Broward County Schools (2004 - 2009)PIs: Heinz-Otto Peitgen, Richard Voss

Master’s program for Middle School Mathematics Teachers at FAU

Focus on Math Content Knowledge & Technology Integration into Teaching

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Visitors on www.geogebra.org

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World Wide User Community

39 languages 194 countries 300,000 visitors

per month

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Status Quo – What’s missing?

Not enough training Not enough support for teachers new to

technology Limited research on the impact of

GeoGebra for teaching and learning of mathematics

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2007: International GeoGebra Institute

Teacher Training and SupportIGI provides free workshops and materials for teachers and future GeoGebra trainers to create and support a self-sustaining community of users

Research and DevelopmentIGI continues to enhance GeoGebra’s capabilities and ease-of-use, based on extensive feedback from a wide variety of teachers

www.geogebra.org/IGI

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ww.geogebra.org/msp-ws

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US Workshops in 2008 6 GeoGebra Workshops for NSF MSPs

May: "PROM/SE" in Cleveland, Ohio (1 day) May: "Stark County MSP" in Canton, Ohio (1 day) May: "Puerto Rico MSP" in Puerto Rico (1 or 2 days) June: "PRISM in Statesboro" in Statesboro, Giorgia (2

days) June: "Indiana University - Indiana Mathematics

Initiative Partnership" in Indianapolis, Indiana (1 day) June: "Rocky Mountain Middle School MSP" in

Denver, Colorado (4 days) About 15 Workshops for ED MSPs

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