Posts
Based on a blog by Audrey Watters
Original Publication Date: January 12, 2011
Wolfram Alpha is launching a series of course assistants for specific content areas. Beginning in January of 2011 apps will become available for use on iPhones, iPods, and iPads are “designed to take advantage of the Wolfram Alpha technology in the service of supporting some of the most popular courses in high school and college” (Watters, 2011). The initial launch included apps for Algebra, Calculus, and Music Theory. What makes Wolfram Alpha Course Assistants unique is that they don’t just provide the solution to problems in each area but rather “guide users through coursework in order to help them solve the problems” (Watters, 2011). The site provides additional information to help the student truly understand the problem and solution. There is a slight cost for the apps. Calculus Course Assistant is $2.99. Algebra and Music Theory are $1.99 each.
Since the original blog was published, Wolfram Alpha has launched several other Course Assistants and added the Anroid.
Watters, A. (2011, Janauary 12). The ultimate study guide: wolfram alpha launches "course assistant" apps [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/the_ultimate_study_guide_wolfram_alpha_launches_co.php
It is amazing the amount of new resources available to students today taht wasn't there 10 years ago when I graduated from high school. I really feel as if someone wants to achieve today there is no reason whey it can't happen!
ReplyDeleteThis is great. I am seeing some of these in my future for my daughter. We were just talking about her classes this year and her fears of struggling through College Prep Algebra II. She is not a strong math student and I am no help to her. She is a student who is not afraid to ask for help and she really does want to know how to do it. In fact, she gets really upset when someone just gives her the answer without explanation on how they got it. So, this may be just what we are looking for to help her through.
ReplyDelete