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Welcome to the discussion of Mathematics and Technology

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Welcome to the discussion of Mathematics and Technology

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    1. Welcome to the discussion of Mathematics and Technology Are you a new teacher or a teacher who wants to know more about technology that can be used in your mathematics lessons? Are you looking for new technology examples and ways you can utilize them in your own classrooms? Just hang in there…because you’ll find out that using technology in the classroom can benefit ALL your students…making mathematics interactive and enthusiastic to learn…

    2. The need for Mathematics: “The need to understand and be able to use mathematics in everyday life and in the workplace has never been greater and will continue to increase (NCTM)” Mathematics in the workplace Everyday life experiences (purchasing decisions, insurance, etc) “Mathematical competence opens doors to productive futures. A lack of mathematical competence keeps those doors closed.”

    3. What the National Council of Teacher of Mathematics (NCTM) thinks about technology: NCTM says clearly that “technology is essential in teaching and learning mathematics all across the grades but should not be used as a replacement for basic understanding.”

    4. NCTM ?Vision Statement: “Imagine a classroom, a school, or a school district where all students have access to high-quality, engaging mathematics instruction. There are ambitious expectations for all, with accommodation for those who need it. Knowledgeable teachers have adequate resources to support their work and are continually growing as professionals. The curriculum is mathematically rich, offering students opportunities to learn important mathematical concepts and procedures with understanding. Technology is an essential component of the environment.”

    5. continued To make this vision statement a reality teachers should become familiar with what kinds of technology are out there and how they can benefit from using them. Keeping in mind that there are benefits for their students as well…

    6. What technology can do for you: Simplify tasks Provide access to information Represent new ideas in different ways Provide an opportunity to communicate with others Make lessons “fun” for students Makes learning more interactive

    7. What is Technology? A method used to make mathematics more interactive A tool used to enhance learning in ALL students An active way for students to work together An assistive tool to help students gain experience and knowledge of concepts they would otherwise have a hard time understanding

    8. Types of technology: Calculators Computer software programs Power point presentations Internet Keyboards Voice recorders Screen magnifiers Alpha Smart computers

    9. What subjects can you teach using technology: Just about any content area can be taught. It’s all up to the teacher to decide what the students need Algebra, geometry, data analysis, reasoning and proof, problem solving, measurement You name it…you can do it!

    10. NCTM E-examples: (http://standardstrial.nctm.org/document/eexamples) For instance: A simple tool to help students to better understand patterns. Specifically, it “includes an interactive figure for creating, comparing, and viewing multiple repetitions of pattern units. The interactive figure illustrates how students can create pattern units of squares, then predict how patterns with different numbers of squares will appear when repeated in a grid and check their predictions.”

    11. (Example)Pattern Blocks: Exploring Fractions with Shapes    Program consists of a panel, as shown below, where you can drag in four different types of shapes of nicely fitting sizes -- Once inside the panel you can rotate them and move them. Great for students learning about Geometry and shapes such as a hexagon, trapezoid, triangles and rhombus

    12. Technology opens doors for ALL students especially students with disabilities: Have you heard of the following: Dragon Naturally Speaking– A software that enables students to command and dictate verbally. This software allows them to produce any kind of document, take notes, create projects, and so on, and then print or display their work through another medium. Kurzweil – a software that allows students to color-code and highlight information, such as outlines or definitions, which then can be selected and printed (http://www.kurzweiledu.com) Alpha Smart –a device students can used to help them with writing (http://www2.alphasmart.com)

    13. Continued: Flipper Port– can be used for students with visual impairment which enables the monitor screen to be projected close to the eyes for maximum visibility Earobics—gives primary students a jump start with audio word recognition, phonics, and pictures (http://www.earobics.com) Read, Write & Type –A software used for reading which includes phonics, spelling, keyboarding and word processing (http://www.readwritetype.com)

    14. When not to use technology: When you know as a teacher that it’s not appropriate for your students When you notice it’s more of a distraction than it is helpful When you notice that the student isn’t enjoying using the technology When you notice no progress is being made by the student

    15. Also Check out these websites: National Library of Virtual Manipulatives for interactive mathematics ?http://nlvm.usu.edu Internet4Classroom ?Helping teachers use internet effectively. Available for K-12 teachers http://www.internet4classrooms.com

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