I am also currently enrolled in a Mathematics for Teaching unit this semester and assignment one focuses on learning objectives that involves; understanding how you learn mathematics and use this understanding to learn independently as well as being able to access and use appropriate technology tools to support your students learning as well as your own.
The Living and learning with technology unit has helped me realize how many technology tools are available that can facilitate collaborative and meaningful learning in a variety of curriculum areas including mathematics.
Technology tools such as Geogebra, Tinkerplots and Surveymonkey are all fantastic learning tools because they are engaging for the student and they also allow the student to visualize abstract concepts and manipulate formulas and equations and observe the effects of the manipulations.
Click on the Geogebra link to explore this mathematical technology tool.
As a future teacher I will definitely us technology tools because they promote creativity and innovation, communication and collaboration, research and information fluency, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, digital citizenship and technology operations and concepts (Howland et al., 2012, pp.9-10).
Reference:
Howland, J. L., Jonassen, D., & Marra, R. M. (2012). Meaningful Learning with Technology. 4th ed. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
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