Chapter 11 Technology in Mathematics and Science Instruction © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

M. D. Roblyer & Aaron H. Doering Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 5/E Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved TPACK and Math and Science Target Zone

M. D. Roblyer & Aaron H. Doering Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 5/E Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Issues and Problems in Mathematics Instruction Accountability for Mathematics Standards  Principles and Standards for School Mathematics – –“Technology is essential in teaching and learning mathematics”  Equity  Curriculum  Teaching  Learning  Assessment  Technology

M. D. Roblyer & Aaron H. Doering Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 5/E Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Issues and Problems in Mathematics Instruction Implementing Principles and Standards  Must change the style of teaching –Must be student centered –Must be active –Must be relevant to the world we live in  Technology selection and use –Appropriate combination off- and on-computer activities –Math tool rather than pedagogical tool –Tool for developing student thinking – re=relatedhttp:// re=related

M. D. Roblyer & Aaron H. Doering Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 5/E Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Technology Integration Strategies for Mathematics Using Virtual Manipulatives  Supports hands-on activities  Offers flexible environments for exploring complex concepts –Online interactive manipulatives National Library of Virtual Manipulatives for Interactive Mathematics at Utah State University Online tutorials Khan Academy

M. D. Roblyer & Aaron H. Doering Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 5/E Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Technology Integration Strategies for Mathematics Fostering Mathematical Problem Solving  Provides with opportunity to apply mathematical skills in meaningful contexts.  Data Gathering and Analyzing Devices to explore real-life phenomena: –Graphing Calculator –Calculator-Based Labs (a.k.a probeware)  Fun software –Zoombinis Logical Journey –Thinkin’ Things

M. D. Roblyer & Aaron H. Doering Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 5/E Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Technology Integration Strategies for Mathematics Representations of Mathematical Principles  Makes abstract mathematical concepts more visual and easier to understand  Graphing Calculators  Software – Geometer’s Sketchpad, Green Globs  Spreadsheets  Interactive/dynamic geometry software

M. D. Roblyer & Aaron H. Doering Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 5/E Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Technology Integration Strategies for Mathematics Implementing Data-Driven Curriculum  Access to data analysis sets and real statistics  Supports development of data analysis skills –Software – Fathom, Tabletop –Statistical Software - StatCrunch –U.S. Census– –Spreadsheets

M. D. Roblyer & Aaron H. Doering Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 5/E Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Technology Integration Strategies for Mathematics Supporting Math-Related Communications  Allows easy contact with experts  Promotes social interaction  Exchange of ideas between teachers - Math Forums: Ask Dr.Math Problems of the Week

M. D. Roblyer & Aaron H. Doering Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 5/E Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Technology Integration Strategies for Mathematics Motivation for Skill-Building and Practice  Tutorials and skill building activities to support practice of basic skills –PLATO Learning –Waterford Early Science and Math

M. D. Roblyer & Aaron H. Doering Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 5/E Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Issues and Problems in Science Instruction Accountability for Science Standards  American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) –Science for All Americans (1989)  National Research Council (NCR) –National Science Education Standards (NSES)

M. D. Roblyer & Aaron H. Doering Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 5/E Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Issues and Problems in Science Instruction (continued)  Narrowing pipeline of scientific talent  Increasing need for scientific literacy  Difficulties teaching K-8 science  New emphasis on and controversies about scientific inquiry

M. D. Roblyer & Aaron H. Doering Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 5/E Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Technology Integration Strategies for Science Instruction Supporting Authentic Science Experiences  Scientific inquiry –The GLOBE project - –GoNorth! Adventure learning series –NASA – –WebQuests

M. D. Roblyer & Aaron H. Doering Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 5/E Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Technology Integration Strategies for Science Instruction Support Scientific Inquiry Skills  Locating information to investigate scientific issues and questions –Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE)  Collecting data –Calculator or computer based laboratory (CBL)  Visualizing data and phenomena –Exploratorium  Analyzing data –GIS Population Data –  Communicating results

M. D. Roblyer & Aaron H. Doering Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 5/E Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Technology Integration Strategies for Science Instruction Supporting Science Concept Learning  Allows simulating and modeling of scientific processes  Provides opportunities to engage in problem-solving activities –Web-based Chemistry Simulations –Color mixing simulations

M. D. Roblyer & Aaron H. Doering Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 5/E Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Technology Integration Strategies for Science Accessing Science Information and Tools  Expands opportunities for learning  Unique tools and collections of information – (space) – (weather) – (medicine) – (teacher connections)

M. D. Roblyer & Aaron H. Doering Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 5/E Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Technology Integration Strategies for Science Barriers to Integrating Science and Technology  Teacher Resistance to Technology use in Science Class  Equity in Access to Technology

M. D. Roblyer & Aaron H. Doering Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 5/E Copyright ©2010 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Technology Integration Strategies for Math and Science Reference Sites  Middle School Portal 2: Math and Science Pathways  Khan Academy online tutorialshttp://  Kentucky Department of Education standardshttp://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx  Online Math Games ect..  PBS Kids online education games  Math Forums: –Ask Dr.Math –Problems of the Week  Online Science Information: – (space) – (weather) – (medicine) – (teacher connections)