Using the Internet as a Resource
The internet is a big and wonderful place. In terms of math education it can be a wonderful resource or a pain in the (*&W$*(&).
I'm collecting links for you to use so that it is more of a wonderful resource than a pain.
Perhaps in deference to my occupation I would argue that there is nothing better than a patient and knowledgeable mentor when trying to learn mathematics,
especially if you are a person with a history of struggle and trauma. But one of the true technological bright spots in mathematics education has to be the
advent of teaching videos and their availability online. First of all, this has the advantage of potentially taking some pressure out of the situation.
You aren't going to "waste anybody's time" by watching a video on the internet (except your own depending on the quality of the presentation).
And secondly, the ability to hit replay, pause, and selectively choose what you want to hear is tremendous. Imagine being able to do that in class with no
consequences. The instructor says something and instead of being confused and sitting there quietly because you think everyone around you understands what
is happening (they don't!) or the instructor doesn't want to be interrupted (I do!) you press pause and rewind. Of course, the downside is that video isn't going to adapt to your needs unless there are several options of explanations for a given topic. The sites I have listed do.
Khan Academy
Problem Solving Puzzles
Textbook links
