Desmos Computation Layer Concepts

The webinar introduces the computation layer in Desmos, providing an overview of its tools and agenda. Participants engage in an interactive activity to explore connections between components. The session includes a coding demonstration, showing how to use the computation layer to connect different elements. Advanced examples are discussed, followed by a Q&A session to address participant queries.

What feature can participants use to ask questions during the webinar?

• Chat feature

• Q&A feature

• Raise hand feature

• Email support

What is the primary goal of Desmos as mentioned in the webinar?

• To provide free calculators

• To replace traditional textbooks

• To make students love learning math

• To offer advanced graphing tools

What is NOT covered in the webinar's agenda?

• Self-checking features

• Advanced graphing techniques

• Using computation layer with existing graphs

• Teaching with Desmos activities

What are Getters and Setters used for in the computation layer?

• To create new graphs

• To connect components by getting and setting values

• To design user interfaces

• To debug code

What should you do before starting to write code in the computation layer?

• Name the components

• Create a new graph

• Check for syntax errors

• Add a slider

How can you connect a button to a graph in Desmos?

• By using a text box

• By adding a new graph

• By naming the button and using computation layer

• By using a slider

What is the purpose of the 'initial LaTeX' code line?

• To define the initial equation in a math input box

• To create a new graph

• To set the initial value of a slider

• To reset the computation layer

What is a useful feature for editing multiple lines of code simultaneously?

• Copying and pasting code

• Using the 'Undo' feature

• Using the 'Command' button for multiple cursors

• Using the 'Find and Replace' tool

What should you be cautious about when using self-checking features?

• Ensuring the code is visible to students

• Allowing students to edit the code

• Handling unexpected input formats

• Using too many components

Where can you find additional resources and support for Desmos?

• Online forums

• School textbooks

• Desmos Educators Facebook group

• Local library