In this intermediate Sketchpad webinar, Diana S. Perdue will explore several of the "big" theorems in geometry, including angles formed by parallel lines cut by a transversal, slopes of "special" lines, sums of interior/exterior angles in a polygon, and lots of theorems about triangles. You'll be guided step-by-step to create sketches that empower your students to explore and create these theorems themselves. You and your students will never be bored by theorems again!
Dr. Diana S. Perdue is a creative, energetic advocate for the appropriate and effective use of technology in the classroom. Throughout her career, she has consistently used inquiry-based, student-centered methodologies to help other teachers enhance their students' learning experience. During her tenure as Assistant Professor at West Texas A & M University and as Associate Professor at Virginia State University, she successfully incorporated the use of tools such as The Geometer's Sketchpad, Blackboard, Voki, Moodle, and graphing calculator technologies into her Mathematics and Mathematics Education courses. As a Fulbright Scholar to Rwanda, Dr. Perdue served as the Director of E-learning at KIST (Kigali Institute for Science and Technology) and mathematics faculty member at KIE (Kigali Institute of Education). Currently, Dr. Perdue is Chief Education Officer for Rimwe Educational Resources LLC, an educational consulting company that focuses on improving teaching and learning in the STEM fields, particularly mathematics.