Explore functions, receive a LEGO EV3 robot in tuition-free courses
This summer, OPS teachers have a unique opportunity to take graduate mathematics courses through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at no cost to them! All tuition and fees for eligible courses are funded by the Sherwood and Lozier foundations, through the NebraskaMATH OPS Teacher Leader Academy.
Three courses held in Omaha specifically for teachers of your grade level are Math 805T: Discrete Mathematics, Math 811T: Functions for High School Teachers, and CSCE 890: Introduction to Robotics for Teachers. Each course is worth 3 graduate credit hours at UNL.
From June 5-9 and 12-16, Math 811T Functions (Class # 13774) will taught in the mornings at an OPS building and can be paired with a CSCE 890 Robotics course (Class # 3249) in the afternoons. From July 17-21, Math 805T Discrete (Class # 3229) will be taught by UNO math professor Angie Hodge at the TAC building from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch will be provided each day.
Math 811T is a study of functions in the pre-calculus, high school mathematics curriculum from an advanced viewpoint. Functions will be investigated by examining their utility in more advanced courses and applications, enabling teachers to better understand the important aspects and appropriate emphasis of a concept. Content will include polynomial, circular (trig), and exponential functions, and their connections to calculus.
CSCE 890 is for teachers wishing to gain knowledge and experience in the foundations of the science of Robotics and in the programming and field testing of robots using the included software. Each day introduces a particular strategy and teaching objective taught through class presentations, robot programming demonstrations, and challenges in Robotics programming completed both in class and as homework. OPS teachers will each be given a Lego Mindstorms EV3 robot!
Math 805T is designed to deepen knowledge of discrete mathematics as it relates to topics covered in middle through high school curricula. Many of the course topics are introduced through "hands-on" explorations (which characterize discrete mathematics) through which various problem-solving strategies are emphasized. The course also develops an understanding of the role of precise mathematical language, reasoning and proof in the development of discrete mathematics.
Sherwood-Lozier Fellowships make it possible for OPS teachers to take these courses at no cost for tuition or fees. All NMSSI courses listed in our online course catalog are eligible for Sherwood-Lozier Fellowships: http://scimath.unl.edu/nmssi/2017
Apply now for an “OPS Sherwood-Lozier Fellowship for Summer 2017” here: http://go.unl.edu/scimathapply . You may take up to three courses (9 credits) covered by the Sherwood-Lozier funds in Summer 2017. Please apply for the fellowship by June 1.
See our NMSSI website for registration steps. Questions can be directed to nebraskamath@unl.edu .
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