In previous post, I touched on integration of technology based on different learning models. I particularly reflected my teaching subject area, mathematics. In this post I want to further delve into the ICT tools of choice which I would integrate into my teaching.
M. D. Roblyer , and Aaron H. Doering (2013), in chapter 13, mentioned the ongoing ‘Math Wars’. The term refers to the ongoing conflict between those researchers who believe that mathematics should be explicit and teacher directed with others who believe it should be student centred. The battle between directed and constructivist learning theories. In my last post, I talked about my impartiality to both methods and highlighted the merits of each. So, it is expected that I would integrate tools which would be based on both models as my teaching choice.
Cambridge HOTMATHS is a comprehensive mathematics learning system – an interactive online maths learning, teaching and assessment resource for students and teachers, for individuals or whole classes, for school and at home. The reason I chose this tool is because of the interactive drill-and-practice capability which allows student to solve problems and receive instant feedback and corrective instruction. You are also able to allocate different problem sets to different students based on level of skill and fluency. Furthermore, the teacher can get feedback of how students went in different exercise and carry out the necessary intervention and differentiation. This is a great tool for a class with students with ranging abilities, including special needs, in order to build foundational skills and fluency.
DESMOS is a a graphical application which allows students to visualise and conceptualise mathematical functions, no matter how complex. It’s a great tool to use to extend students’ skills and fluency and move towards mastery of their understanding regarding functions. It allows students to understand the relationships between different functions, and the implication of parameter modification.
What are your thoughts? What tools would you choose?
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