Wolfram+Alpha

What is Wolfram|Alpha?
Where most search engines provide you with a list of websites on which you might find the answer to your question, Wolfram|Alpha answers the question for you based on information held in many databases. This amazing website can be used in all subject areas. During this session you will learn to use it and how it can revolutionize your classroom.

Stephen Wolfram on TED
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Stephen Wolfram's Screencast on Wolfram|Alpha Uses
@http://www.wolframalpha.com/screencast/introducingwolframalpha.html (many of today's examples come from this screencast)

Citing Wolfram|Alpha Visuals and Information
See Terms of Use and sample information to the right.

Share Wolfram|Alpha Ideas on Edistorm
@http://edistorm.com
 * You will need to create an account, which is free for educators (you need to use your school e-mail address).
 * Access our storm by searching public storms and typing Wolfram|Alpha in the search window.
 * Use the legend to add colored ideas for your subject/level so everyone can see them.

//Basic Wolfram Site//
@http://www.wolframalpha.com/

//Wolfram for Educators Site//
@http://www.wolframalpha.com/educators/



//Google & Wolfram|Alpha Combo//
//(powerful search tool with traditional searching next to the visualization and interpretation of Wolfram|Alpha)// @http://www.goofram.com/

//Wolfram Blog//
//(read about uses of Wolfram|Alpha in a wide range of subjects)// @http://blog.wolframalpha.com/ Add this to your RSS feed on Google Reader to keep up to date on new postings.

//Wolfram Forum//
//(discuss the uses of Wolfram|Alpha with others)// @http://community.wolframalpha.com/

//Wolfram Widgets//
//(for embedding in blogs or websites)// @http://www.wolframalpha.com/widgets/

//Wolfram on Mobile devices//

 * Android $1.99
 * @http://products.wolframalpha.com/android/
 * iPhone/iPad $1.99
 * iPhone/iPod Touch @http://products.wolframalpha.com/iphone/
 * iPad @http://products.wolframalpha.com/ipad/ (same for iPhone & iPad)
 * Apps: Wolfram|Alpha, Wolfram|Alpha IIc, Tides Calculator, Network Admin’s Professional Assistant, Fractals Reference
 * Course Assistant Apps: Algebra ($1.99), Calculus, Music Theory, Physics I ($2.99), Precalculus, Multivariable Calculus, Astronomy ($4.99), Statistics, General Chemistry ($4.99)

Contact Information:
Carol Roth Central York School District Technology Support Teacher 717-846-6789 croth@cysd.k12.pa.us