integrating technology into the mathematics classroom erik krivitsky
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Main Idea
• "Technology is essential in teaching and learning mathematics; it influences the mathematics that is taught and enhances students' learning."
Examples of Technology Found
• Calculators
• Computer Software
• Internet
• Interactive WhiteboardNEXT
Calculators
• Study Aids
• Inverse Functions
• Function Families
• Compare Values
• Programmable Calculators
• Graphing Calculators
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Computer Software
• Geometry Drawing Programs
• Spreadsheets
• Word Processing
• Presentation ProgramsBACK
Interactive Whiteboard
• Come with software compatible for math classes
• Plot points on a graph
• Visually see things
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Pros vs. Cons
Pros• Calculators are almost a
must
• Technology makes information easily accessible
• Software allows for easier computation and further development
Cons• Some students don’t have the same
access to technology outside of the classroom
• Students become calculator dependent
• Some students don’t know how to use technology, so much of the lesson can be spent on instructing how to use the technology
Personal Belief
• I believe that technology is a good thing to utilize but a little goes a long way. Personally, I won’t allow my classroom to overuse technology because I believe math is a skill that everyone must have and you won’t always be able to look up the answer, or have a calculator to compute things. Understanding why things work the way they do is a part of the learning experience and can enhance and further progress the education of students in today’s technological age.
Sources
• Article: http://www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/subject/int_tech_math.phtml
• Picture 1: http://www.securedgenetworks.com/strategy-blog/Why-Use-iPads-Other-Technology-in-the-Classroom-as-Learning-Tools
• Calculator Picture: http://www.wikihow.com/images/f/f5/Use-Your-Graphing-Calculator-to-Cheat-on-a-Mathematical-Test-Step-1.jpg
• Excel Picture: https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8490/8206085512_12c122ca2e.jpg
• Internet Explorer Picture: http://southjerseytechies.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/IE.png
• SmartBoard Picture: http://www.lcdmedia.de/UserFiles/Image/whiteboard/SMART%20Board%20680i3%20-%20Seite%201.jpg
• Homer Simpson: http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Bettajdbka.jpg