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The Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) supports the National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ (NCTM) Technology Principle: “Technology is
essential in teaching and learning mathematics; it influences the mathematics that is
taught and enhances students’ learning.” Mathematics teacher preparation programs
must ensure that all mathematics teachers and teacher candidates have opportunities to
acquire the knowledge and experiences needed to incorporate technology in the context
of teaching and learning mathematics.
In this article, the author introduces a series
of practical strategies to support the development of an
innovative and technology-rich curriculum. The author
begins with the importance of understanding what
possibilities for innovation exist given the relationship
between curriculum, equity issues, and education
reform. The author then discusses specific strategies
including understanding basic modes of computer use,
determining available resources, creating detailed lesson
plans, using materials readily available via the Web,
and implementing alternative assessments. Accompanying
Web-based resources support these strategies. The
author concludes with a discussion of how innovative
technology curriculum is an area in which education
reform’s limitations are evident and can be challenged
by new ideas and practices.
Q: How can technology be used to effectively assess and monitor student performance?
A: Technology can facilitate assessment of students’ higher-order thinking skills and depth of content area knowledge with its capacity to automate scoring and provide timely performance feedback.
Assessment Testing >> In Their Hands
Q: How can technology be used to generally improve writing skills?\n\nA: The consistent use of word processing improves both spelling and writing, especially when word processing is incorporated into regular assignments and assessments.\n
What applications of technology facilitate new learning opportunities?
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46 items | 10 visits
These articles will be used for research to write our district tech plan.
Updated on Mar 30, 11
Created on Mar 09, 09
Category: Schools & Education
URL: