[BUG] The Net

[Martin Jackson]

Well finals and, more importantly, my grading are done so I've got 
time to clear some of the backlog on my desk.  In the last month, a 
number of comments came through BUG to which I hope to respond in the 
next day or two.

The first is a comment Alex made at the end of a message:

At 9:27 AM -0500 4/29/04, Smith, Alexander J. wrote:
>
>As far as whether or not to cover Green's theorem, I think that given
>the existence of Vector Field Analyzer, it is a no brainer. Do it. It is
>worth it.
>


I agree that Vector Field Analyzer is a very nice tool, or at least I 
suspect it is.  I encourage my students to use it outside of class. 
I give them some written instructions on how to use specific features 
and encourage them to explore examples.  I have never systematically 
surveyed students about their experiences.  I do get positive 
responses when I ask informally.

  I would like to hear from others who use this in teaching.  How do 
you use it?  In the classroom or as homework?  As a demonstration or 
hands-on?  Optional or required?  What instructions or directions do 
you give students?

Martin
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Martin Jackson
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA 98416
(253) 879-3567
martinj at ups.edu