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Stephen Downes

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The abstract makes this paper (15 page PDF) irresistible: "selecting material and combining it with art using dynamic mathematics software can improve the communication skills, problem-solving and creative thinking skills." This proposition was tested during a course design exercise conducted at Guangxi Normal University in China. The designers used a tool called Hawgent dynamic mathematics software and were required to "analyze their chosen problem, design, develop, and implement using the Hawgent software... (and) to evaluate were required to evaluate whether their work would be helpful for teachers and school children."

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