Application of Technology to Mathematics Education

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Applicable Technology
and
Mathematics Education
Thy An Bui Thesis Proposal
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Agenda

• Applicable technologies
• Technologies I used during my student teaching
• Working with computers
• My plan next semester

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Applicable Technologies

• Calculators
• Overhead projector
• Television
• Computers
• Excel spreadsheets
• Mathematical software
• The Internet

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Calculator

• A necessity OR
• A bad tool

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Overhead Projector

• A great tool for teaching
• Saves a lot of time
• Catches the attention of the students
• Provides a safer environment to the teachers

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Video and Public Television

• Can be an effective teaching aid
• Real life experience
• Encouragement of participating
• Excitement

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Computers

• Disadvantages Computers can cause
• Management problem
• Frustration
• Advantages Computers helps to
• Do arithmetic, algebra, draw graphs, and math
  proofs
• Prepare lessons and demonstrate lessons

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Computers

• Excel spreadsheets
• Grade book
• Variety of math projects
• Mathematical software
• The Internet
• Educational web sites
• Class web site

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Technologies at Union Springs Central School

• Calculators
• Overhead projector
• Computers

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Grade book from Microsoft Excel 97
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A simple web site
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A more complicated web site
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My plan next semester

• Task 1 (January 25- February 8) Continue
  researching and evaluating current available
  programs
• Task 2 (February 9- February 29) Develop plan
  for Union Springs Central School
• Task 3 (March 1- March 7) Create the math 7 unit
• Task 4 (March 8 - March 20) Create programs for
  math 7 unit
• Task 4 (February 10- March 29) Enhance the web
  site
• Task 5 (March 22- March 30) First draft
• Task 6 (April 3 - April 11) Final draft
• Task 7 (April 12 - April 19) Prepare presentation

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Acknowledgements
Professor Carol Shilepsky Professor Sally
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