Integrating Desmos Graphing Software with MHB

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the potential integration of Desmos graphing software into the MHB platform, exploring its usability and features compared to existing tools like Wolfram Widgets. Participants consider the implications for educational content, particularly in relation to two-dimensional and three-dimensional graphing capabilities.

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  • Exploratory
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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express enthusiasm about integrating Desmos software, citing its ease of use for graphing 2-D equations and suggesting it may be superior to Wolfram's graphing widget.
  • There is a proposal that stickied tutorials on MHB could initially benefit from the integration of Desmos software as a trial.
  • One participant notes that while Desmos is effective for 2-D graphs, it currently lacks the capability for 3-D graphing, suggesting that this feature could enhance its utility if developed.
  • Another participant cautions against assuming that 3-D graphing will be necessary, indicating that the target audience for Desmos may not require it, and emphasizes a cautious approach to future developments based on the relationship with Desmos.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the potential benefits of integrating Desmos software, but there are differing views on the necessity and feasibility of 3-D graphing capabilities. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the future direction of this integration.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the current focus on 2-D graphing capabilities and the uncertainty surrounding the development of 3-D graphing features. There is also a dependence on the evolving relationship with Desmos for further integration possibilities.

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We are in the process of talking with www.desmos.com about how we can integrate their graphing software on MHB in an easy-to-use way, similar to the Wolfram Widgets (hopefully). In the meantime I recommend their website for graphing 2-d equations. It's very easy to use and in my opinion is superior to the graphing widget by Wolfram.
 
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Sounds like a good idea. Perhaps the stickied tutorials could benefit at first, as a tryout?
 
Fantini said:
Sounds like a good idea. Perhaps the stickied tutorials could benefit at first, as a tryout?

Once we figure out how we'll be integrating their software we will definitely be coming out with tutorials and more info. This is just a basic heads up about them as I realized we haven't mentioned them up until this point and definitely should :)
 
Jameson said:
We are in the process of talking with www.desmos.com about how we can integrate their graphing software on MHB in an easy-to-use way, similar to the Wolfram Widgets (hopefully). In the meantime I recommend their website for graphing 2-d equations. It's very easy to use and in my opinion is superior to the graphing widget by Wolfram.

Hi Jameson, :)

It is indeed a nice graphing software that is worth integrating at MHB. But it seems that desmos calculator can only produce two dimensional graphs. So I suggest telling them that it would be great to have the drawing capability of three dimensional graphs, if that is possible. :)

Kind Regards,
Sudharaka.
 
Sudharaka said:
Hi Jameson, :)

It is indeed a nice graphing software that is worth integrating at MHB. But it seems that desmos calculator can only produce two dimensional graphs. So I suggest telling them that it would be great to have the drawing capability of three dimensional graphs, if that is possible. :)

Kind Regards,
Sudharaka.

With regards to 3-D graphing: their site seems to be targeting those that are in secondary/high school level mathematics and they usually (and most likely) never have to deal with or worry about 3-D graphing. Although it would be a nice feature to have in the future on MHB, I think it's best not to get too far ahead of ourselves and see how well our relations with the company go from here. I'm thinking for 3-D graphing, though, we're going to have to look into something else but we'll know better as time goes on.
 

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