Comments for sursumcorda.salemsattic.com/post/the-power-of-mathematical-visualization

Comment #4431

2017-02-12T01:05:56Z

One of my Oswego colleagues was known for telling a student who was stuck on a problem "Visualize it!" Sometimes that was enough.

Comment #4430

2017-02-12T00:56:26Z

One thing I find particularly interesting about this course is my conviction that much of what it shows has probably made its way into the schools at one time or another as "new math" (as far back as my own school days) or reviled implementations of the Common Core. As such, some people might find it discouraging. But there is a universe of difference between offering a fun alternative way of understanding math concepts, and the unhelpful drudgery that results when educational theorists decide that they've now found the one best way to teach math, and everyone had better learn it that way.

Comment #4429

2017-02-10T13:56:44Z

It may still be out of reach for you, Diane, but the streaming (Great Courses Plus) is a great deal, especially if you're used to buying the physical courses, which even at 70% off (the only way to buy) can seem daunting.

For streaming, the regular price is $180/year, far cheaper than cable TV (and as far as I'm concerned, much more worthwhile). Last year, I got a Black Friday deal that gave me $20 off and a free Roku device that enables us to watch on our TV in the comfort of our family room, instead of sitting around the computer. But we still can watch on our computers, and our phones, if we want to.

Best of all, you can share the Great Courses Plus with family and friends—up to 10 devices. Thus, out of one Black Friday deal I got access to the GCP, plus terrific Christmas presents for Porter and all our kids and grandkids. Unbeatable.

Comment #4428

2017-02-10T12:35:59Z

I took a course on Argumentative Fallacies years ago when the company was called The Teaching Company. It was very good. However, I no longer have any disposable income for purchasing courses. :(