Chemistry takes a hit too
So, perhaps we’re struggling a bit with the possibility of our course curriculum shifting a bit in math with the introduction of Wolfram|Alpha (or walpha, as I’ve started calling it - they should have picked a shorter name). If you’re not struggling a bit, perhaps you haven’t played with it enough yet to really grasp the implications here.
Just so you know, whether they know it or not, the chemistry educators are going to have to think about this too. Here are some examples:
Walpha will convert units.
It will give you all the chemistry of an element, a compound, or something more complicated (make sure to click on “more”).
It will compare the chemistry of several elements or compounds.
It will solve a chemical formula for a specific variable (make sure to click on “show steps”).
Walpha will do chemical conversions for you or do formula calculations.
If there’s a chemist in your circle of friends, perhaps it’s time they got to join in the fun!
Possibly Related Posts:
- Wolfram Alpha for Inquiry Based Learning in Calculus
- My Interview at Wolfram Alpha HomeworkDay
- Wolfram|Alpha: Recalculating Teaching & Learning
- What we’re doing with Wolfram|Alpha
- Igniting a new Math War?
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