[Edu-sig] Confused how teach geometry and importance of teaching geometry in 21st century.

[chris at seberino.org]

On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 11:39:08PM -0400, Jeremy Gray wrote:
> well, there's future usefulness and practicality to motivate your
> homeschoolers. and there's also in-the-moment fun, beauty, and joy of doing it.

I'm glad you said that.  I was simultaneously coming to same conclusion.  Still
it is nice to hear it from someone else.  If I tried to "wow" my students and
make the class fun and engaging without trying to be "practical" maybe I'll be
ok.

cs