Anita, this is a great picture! I feel as though it really highlights the staple points of technology growing in the field of Mathematics. Great choice!
I think technology is continually growing in math. Unfortunately, I struggle with finding ways to incorporate computers and still create a student-centered learning environment. I see many math teachers using computers in the class as a way to present their lesson, but little is done to incorporate the students. According to Grace in "A Social History of Media, Technology and Schooling," her mother was "stumped when it came to using [computers] with a group of students" (47). Like Grace's mom, I am stumped. I really want to find an effective way to use computers in a math lesson. How would you, as a future teacher of math use the computer to create lessons that place students in an active learning role?
Computers have excellent applications in the classroom and can be time saving devices to teach concepts. Often the students get frustrated when problems require long computations and may make silly mistakes. They can perform all the tedious computations quickly on the computer and the teacher can focus on simply teaching the concepts to the students. Computers should not replace a student's understanding of arithmetic and algebra. Rather, when the arithmetic or algebra hinder the teaching of a concept because of the computation involved, the use of computers is appropriate and pedagogically invaluable. Students today are used to getting their information instantly, with a click of the mouse. Teachers must adapt to the world their students are living in and plan lessons accordingly, with shorter sections and frequent topic changes, keeping children connected and thus less likely to get bored and start misbehaving. You might remember when you were in school and how everyone got excited when it was time for computer class. Using computers in a math class, can bring some of that excitement. Students can research on the internet real life examples related to the topic they are learning. They can also play games to reinforce what the teacher has taught.
Anita, the caption to this picture simply says it all. Technology, like learning, is a process. Over the past few decades, our society has moved rapidly towards being more technologically advanced. As advanced as we have become (especially in the United States), there's always going to be room for more growth. We are never through with learning more, because the world is ever-changing, and we must keep up to be a part of it. The technologies our nation has so far incorporated into the classroom could benefit our students by incorporating programs that catch their attention as well as teaching them the topics they need to know to further advance in their education down the road. Who knows, maybe our students can teach a few things..
I entirely agree with the caption of your picture. Obtaining knowledge about a topic is a process and once you obtain it, you continually learn more and more about that topic, making it a continuing process. Also, I agree with the idea that computers will help obtain this knowledge and has helped us obtain knowledge since computers were first used.
I really enjoyed your comment that went along with your image. As stated in some of my other comments, I am concerned that technology may take over and replace the prior knowledge and ability students have. Your quote states exactly what I believe, that technology should be supplemental and only part of the process. Your image really captures the essence of technology within your field. Like Colleen mentioned, I am curious what is the best way to incorporate computers into the curriculum?
Anita, this is a great picture! I feel as though it really highlights the staple points of technology growing in the field of Mathematics. Great choice!
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Anita, glad to see you have posted a profile picture and have been working ahead on the interactivities. Keep working hard.
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ReplyDeleteI think technology is continually growing in math. Unfortunately, I struggle with finding ways to incorporate computers and still create a student-centered learning environment. I see many math teachers using computers in the class as a way to present their lesson, but little is done to incorporate the students. According to Grace in "A Social History of Media, Technology and Schooling," her mother was "stumped when it came to using [computers] with a group of students" (47). Like Grace's mom, I am stumped. I really want to find an effective way to use computers in a math lesson. How would you, as a future teacher of math use the computer to create lessons that place students in an active learning role?
Colleen,
DeleteComputers have excellent applications in the classroom and can be time saving devices to teach concepts. Often the students get frustrated when problems require long computations and may make silly mistakes. They can perform all the tedious computations quickly on the computer and the teacher can focus on simply teaching the concepts to the students. Computers should not replace a student's understanding of arithmetic and algebra. Rather, when the arithmetic or algebra hinder the teaching of a concept because of the computation involved, the use of computers is appropriate and pedagogically invaluable. Students today are used to getting their information instantly, with a click of the mouse. Teachers must adapt to the world their students are living in and plan lessons accordingly, with shorter sections and frequent topic changes, keeping children connected and thus less likely to get bored and start misbehaving. You might remember when you were in school and how everyone got excited when it was time for computer class. Using computers in a math class, can bring some of that excitement. Students can research on the internet real life examples related to the topic they are learning. They can also play games to reinforce what the teacher has taught.
Anita, the caption to this picture simply says it all. Technology, like learning, is a process. Over the past few decades, our society has moved rapidly towards being more technologically advanced. As advanced as we have become (especially in the United States), there's always going to be room for more growth. We are never through with learning more, because the world is ever-changing, and we must keep up to be a part of it. The technologies our nation has so far incorporated into the classroom could benefit our students by incorporating programs that catch their attention as well as teaching them the topics they need to know to further advance in their education down the road. Who knows, maybe our students can teach a few things..
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ReplyDeleteI entirely agree with the caption of your picture. Obtaining knowledge about a topic is a process and once you obtain it, you continually learn more and more about that topic, making it a continuing process. Also, I agree with the idea that computers will help obtain this knowledge and has helped us obtain knowledge since computers were first used.
I really enjoyed your comment that went along with your image. As stated in some of my other comments, I am concerned that technology may take over and replace the prior knowledge and ability students have. Your quote states exactly what I believe, that technology should be supplemental and only part of the process. Your image really captures the essence of technology within your field. Like Colleen mentioned, I am curious what is the best way to incorporate computers into the curriculum?
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