Facebook in Math Class? Yes, Please!
I spend a lot of time trolling through my PLN on Twitter. Sometimes I’m looking to keep up with current technology trends. Sometimes I’m looking for resources I can use with my elementary and post-secondary students. Other times I might be looking for motivation to go for a run or just trolling for fun. Recently I saw a tweet that caught my eye. I was instantly curious. I love analytics, and I’m still enjoying Facebook somewhat. Further catching my attention was the fact that this application was done using WolframAlpha . I’ve got twins in 6 th grade; WolframAlpha is a reputable site that is a staple in my house when the kids need math help that I can’t complete or explain off the top of my head. WolframAlpha is a “ computational knowledge ” engine (that means it computes answers and provides knowledge), and is not a search engine. It differs from Google. Google searches for pages or links with answers that m...