Technology - Enhanced Math Learning
The activities in this online course will provide you with multiple opportunities to deepen your understanding and apply insights to your own teaching. Designed to provide you with a foundation for using technology to enhance students' mathematics learning in your classroom. Participants in this course will examine best practices for technology-based mathematics tools such as calculators, software, online games, spreadsheets, and interactive whiteboards. All of the readings and activities are built upon the Common Core standards. Teachers may complete this course with or without students.
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Paul Reimer
Instructor
I believe in the power of ongoing, collaborative learning opportunities for teachers that develop usable knowledge and shared practices. I have been active in education for more than 20 years as a teacher, instructional coach, workshop presenter, and designer of mathematics programs at the K-12 level. Currently I am a Ph.D. student at Michigan State University where I am exploring the relationship between teachers' beliefs, attitudes, and practices. My courses deal with issues that many teachers of mathematics have experienced. How do I best assess my students? How can I get students talking about math, and how do I facilitate that discussion? How do I get out of the textbook and into an engaging task that harnesses curiosity and makes use of critical thinking and reasoning? Developing shared practices around these ideas through collaborative reflection and support is the focus of our online community.