Integrating Technology Into the Mathematics

ClassroomErik Krivitsky

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

Internet

• Basic use of the Internet

• Download Software

• Locate Information

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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