How do we define successful technology implementation in Mathematics classrooms? What do teachers need to know to teach Mathematics with technology? Are they adequately prepared? These questions are relevant and timely because the information and communication technologies (ICT) have the potential to stimulate Mathematics learners’ interest in the subject, foster sense-making, assist with modelling, and improve procedural fluency. Moreover, the educators are encouraged to use ICT for teaching Mathematics and consequently must be skilled at determining how a given technology enhances students’ learning, when it is appropriate to use ICT, or how effective it may be. Developing methods for teaching Mathematics with technology is the next step in preservice teacher education and in-service professional development and the subject of this presentation.

Bio:

Margaret Karrass, PhD is an Assistant Professor Teaching Stream at York University. She has taught Mathematics and Mathematics Education at secondary and tertiary levels. Among her academic interests is Mathematics knowledge acquisition mediated by technology.