 There are many ways to explore the use of technology in the classroom. This web-collection is an admittedly incomplete look at a variety of technology tools that can support exemplary math learning and teaching. We have organized our collection by questions that teachers often ask when teaching math to middle-school and high-school aged students.
When looking for technology tools, there are a wide variety of criteria that can be considered, all of which should be prioritized according to your local needs. A sample criteria chart was generated by one team of teachers, for your reference. Items highlighted by a Red Star include a "survey" on our website, providing you with the option to "rate this resource".
The American Institutes for Research (AIR), sponsored by the US Department of Education, has a series of whitepapers on technology. Of particular interest is "Technology Meets Math Education - Envisioning a Practical Future" by Andee Rubin . The Master Teacher Makes The Difference We hope this collection assists you in your exploration of the use of technology for math education. Whatever resources you are considering, research and experience continues to show that it is HOW you use technology that makes the biggest difference. "The mere existence of these tools in the classroom provides no guarantee that student learning will improve; they have to be part of a coherent education approach…[technology provides] not just rich sources of information, but also extensions of human capabilities and contexts for social interaction supporting learning." (How People Learn, p.216, 230)
Please send your comments to Jim Vanides. This document was updated 2/17/01. |
