Wolfram|Alpha Officially Announces New Web Site for Educators and Students; Plans for "Homework Day" Webcast Also Released
Last Friday we posted an item saying to expect an announcement (soon) from Wolfram|Alpha announcing a new web site for students and teachers. We also said that plans were in the works for a webcast aimed at that audience.
Well, that was fast. Today, the news is officially out. Here are some of the details.
First, the permanent new web site for educators (K-12 and Higher Ed) and students is now live online at: homeworkday.wolframalpha.com
On Homeworkday.Wolfrmam teachers will be able to contribute and discuss ideas and share lesson plans, screencasts, and online video. There are also sections for Higher Ed students as well as K-12 students.
Currently, in the educators section, there's a link to a page where questions can be s†ubmitted and videos uploaded for the Homework Day Webcast?
What webcast?
On Wednesday, October 21, 2009 (the start time is TBA), Wolfram|Alpha founder Steven Wolfram, will lead a multi-hour webcast for students, parents, and teachers. The event will not only feature Wolfram but also scholars, subject experts, and members of the Wolfram Alpha team.
According to the company:
The goal of Homework Day is to broadly share how students and educators are using Wolfram|Alpha in K-12 and college education and to demonstrate the advantages of using this free site not only to solve specific problems, but to inspire students to probe subject matter further and promote deeper understanding of fundamental concepts.
The Homework Day webcast on October 21st will feature:
+ step-by-step lessons that will give everyone the ability to use Wolfram|Alpha to tackle problems in a variety of subjects, including math, science, engineering, health and nutrition,
English, history, economics, and many more.
+ Content and segments tailored to specific age groups
+ Ideas and examples for how to make subjects like math and science more engaging and relevant to students
+ Live interviews and demonstrations by educators who are already using Wolfram|Alpha in their classrooms
+ Conversations with guest participants who will further discuss the role of technology in education
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