Monograph,  No. 8,  Publications,  Technology

Mathematics, Education, PLATO, and Some Thoughts On the Future

Monograph No. 8: Microcomputer Development

September 1982

Publication of the Mathematics Council of The Alberta Teachers’ Association

36 – 51

Mathematics, Education, PLATO, and Some Thoughts On the Future

Michael Szabo

This brief article will review some of the mathematics materials currently available on the PLATO* system. In addition, some general issues related to mathematics education and computer-based instruction (CBI) will be addressed to provide thought-provoking ideas for future consideration. The article will begin with several of the author’s biases, proceed with a discussion of PLATO CBI, move to math lessons on PLATO, and conclude with some though ts on the future.