Overview
Description
Exploration of appropriate technological teaching tools including geometry software, algebra software, and graphing calculators. Pedagogies for the implementation of these tools will be considered.
Units
Lecture3
Learning Outcomes
- plan effective mathematics lessons for the 7th-12th grade classroom that incorporate the appropriate use of calculators.
- effectively utilize statistics software and geometry software in the development of lessons for teaching mathematics at the secondary level.
- evaluate the efficacy of a variety of software packages, virtual manipulatives, websites, and applets in the teaching of secondary mathematics.
- discuss and interpret current research related to the use of technology in the teaching of mathematics.