The key concept here is reusability . Instead of each of us having to reinvent all the wheels we need, we need to reuse other people's wheels. In this spirit, permission is hereby granted to use any of the Java applets listed on this page for any noncommercial purpose. If you do use any of these applets you should credit the Connected Curriculum Project as the source. The most important feature of the Connected Curriculum Project is that it is designed for active student use and exploration.
Student activity is supported by five kinds of technology.
The hypertext architecture of the World Wide Web. Movies and other canned demonstrations. Java applets are more limited and more structured. They can be much easier to use and they can be much more striking. In addition, students working with computer algebra systems, the TI-CBL, and the Web build up general purpose skills that will be useful in other contexts.