A visit to local Math Museum: Using tablets creatively in classroom

nikomanara@sch.gr

@NikgMan

Drama 28/11/2015

Pasi Sahlberg

SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT IN A DIGITAL & CHANGING WORRLD

Oslo, Norway 12/11/2015

Pasi Sahlberg

SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT IN A DIGITAL & CHANGING WORRLD

Oslo, Norway 12/11/2015

affordability

simple interface variety of apps

portability

speed

A visit to local Math Museum

General idea

• Get students involved with mathematics but not by solving routine exercises

• Conquer knowledge working in groups and using their creativity

• The ICT are present in every phase of the scenario

Aims

• Students will be able to give biography of great mathematician.

• Students will be able to identify important theorems.

• Students will be able to explain historical context of math works.

• Students will be able to describe particular similarities and differences in math works during centuries and in different civilization.

• Students will create Posters to be part of an augmented reality exposition at school.

Theoretical framework (1)

What distinguishes Tablets from devices previously used in schools?

• unparalleled access to communication & information

• affordability & functionality

• more personalized learning

• benefits to children with learning difficulties

UNESCO report (Shuler, Winters et al. 2013)

Theoretical framework (2)

Portable nature ‘anytime, anywhere learning’ Sha, Looi et al. 2011; Wong 2012; van 't Hooft 2013

• build links between school & everyday life

• bridge formal & informal learning contexts

• transcend the limitations of their immediate environment

• improved communication between teachers & students

• increased opportunities for feedback & continual assessment

Seipold and Pachler 2011; Wong 2012; Shuler, Winters et al. 2013

Means and teaching materials (1)

Means and teaching materials (2)

Research (1)

Positive impact of tablets

• It could make mathematics course more enjoyable with visuals and animations

• It could facilitate the perception of abstract concepts in mathematics

• It could increase the interest of students in mathematics

Aksu, H. H. 2014

Research (2)

• Collaborative work teaches students important 21st century skills

• Work together and meet project deadlines

• Cooperate with different class mates and deal with difficulties that can arise when working with others

The aim of education is that

student understand the world

around them and the talents

within them so that they can

become fulfilled individuals and active, compassionate citizens.

Sir Ken Robinson 2015

THANK YOU!

@NikgMan