Trends and Issues in ICTBy Larey

Focus of Today..

Teaching and learning Secondary School

Mathematics with current and future

Information and Communication Technologies

Background ‘There are a wide range of technologies available for the teaching and learning

of mathematics. In particular, there is an increasing array of electronic technologies -- devices and software -- from which teachers can choose. Excellent teachers of mathematics plan the use of technologies in their work based on their assessment of their suitability and effectiveness in relation to the mathematics being learnt’

AAMT Standards for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics in Australian Schools : 2006

ICT and Mathematics Teaching• Journal Article• Website• Podcast• Video• Key Issues and Trends• Implications for Teaching

Journal ArticleTeacher perspectives on integrating ICT into subject

teaching: commitment, constraints, caution, and change: Sara Hennessy; Kenneth Ruthven; Sue Brindley

– UK Investigation into the integration of ICT into English, Maths and Science classrooms

– Identifies Issues with ICT Integration

Journal Article• Key Points

– Commitment– Constraints – Caution– Change

Journal Article• Strengths

– Comprehensive study conducted by experienced researchers

– Very relevant– Informative findings– Wide research base

Journal Article• Weaknesses

–UK study–The study is 5 years old and the

advancements in ICT are very rapid

Website: nrich.maths.orghttp://nrich.maths.org/public/• Key Points

– Initiative of the University of Cambridge– Run by experienced Teachers for use by

Teachers and Students– Offers Rich Mathematical Activities

Website: nrich.maths.org

NRICH Articles

NRICH Problem of the Week

NRICH Search by Topic

Website: nrich.maths.org• Strengths

– Run by a team of qualified teachers for students aged 5-19

– Offer tasks that develop mathematical thinking– Free material for use by Teachers– Excellent resources: Articles, Games,

Problems

Website: nrich.maths.org• Weaknesses

– UK site, linking to the UK National Curriculum– Graphics quality– Lesson Plans will be helpful

Podcast: TI-Nspirehttp://wiredwednesday.com/?feed=podcast• Key Points

– WW: Share and learn about classroom technology– This episode: The TI-Nspire calculator– TI-Nspire Desktop Software– What you create can be saved– Wireless version in beta testing phase

Podcast: TI-Nspire

Podcast: TI-Nspire• Strengths

– Presented by an in-service teacher – Practical ideas of how to use the TI-Nspire in

the classroom to enhance Teaching and Learning

– Provides up-to-date information

Podcast: TI-Nspire• Weaknesses

– Provides only high-level information, not detailed instructions on how to set up an investigation or study card

– Information on the computer and handheld screens not always clear

Video: The Sine Rulehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQwszMUiOws: Maths- The Sine Rule when Finding a Side - Key Stage 4 • Key Points

– A step-by-step explanation of the Sine Rule– Illustrate the concept by going through 3

examples of the application of the Sine Rule

Video: The Sine Rule

Video: The Sine Rule• Strengths

– Clear step-by-step instructions– Sound quality excellent– Very easy to understand– Visual picture very clear– Colourful presentation

Video: The Sine Rule• Weaknesses

–Lacks a real life example of the application of the Sine Rule

–Suggestion: Add an authentic example

ICT and Mathematics Teaching• Key Issues

– ICT Professional Development for Teachers– Teacher Commitment to change– Support from School Leaders and the School

Community– Pedagogic and Curriculum Change required

ICT and Mathematics Teaching• Key Trends

– Web-based Learning• Interactive learning, Instant feedback

– Graphic Calculators• Develops conceptual understanding, Investigations,

Study Cards– Instructional Videos

• Access from home

Implications for Teaching• Have an open mind• Pedagogic change required• Curriculum change required• Use ICT to enhance learning and to

engage with learners• Encourage high-order thinking through

exploration of mathematical concepts

Suggestions• Start small and build it up• Use videos in the classroom to explain certain

concepts and put them into context• Make use of websites like nrich.maths.org to

engage learners and encourage high-order thinking

• Encourage students to access Instructional videos and Podcasts on the Web

More Suggestions• Use Graphic Calculators technology to set tasks

for students to explore mathematical concepts• Only use technology when it will enhance

learning• Set investigation tasks for students utilising

websites like nrich.maths.org• ICT Professional Development for Teachers

Finally..

“Technology: opening minds with a new set of keys.” Author unknown

References• Hennessy, Sara , Ruthven, Kenneth and Brindley, Sue(2005) , 'Teacher perspectives

on integrating ICT into subject teaching: commitment, constraints, caution, and change', Journal of Curriculum Studies, 37: 2, 155 — 192,

http://0-pdfserve.informaworld.com.prospero.murdoch.edu.au/668300_751318518_714029605.pdf (Accessed on 18/08/2010)

• NRICH Website: http://nrich.maths.org/public/

• Wired Wednesday Podcast: The TI-Nspire with Tom Reardon, http://wiredwednesday.com/?feed=podcast

• YouTube Video: Maths- The Sine Rule when Finding a Side - Key Stage 4, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQwszMUiOws (Accessed on 18/08/2010)

• AAMT Standards, 2006 Edition, http://www.aamt.edu.au/Standards/Standards-document/AAMT-Standards-2006-edition, (Accessed 22/06/2010)