Technology in Math Class

Technology in Math Class

We have used many different types of technologies in this class throughout the semester. At the beginning of the semester, we started each class with a SmartBoard presentation. We each presented a different skill/tool that the SmartBoard has. This was AMAZING! I loved this, because I know it is something I will be able to use in my future classroom. Some of the tools were more applicable to math in the classroom than others, but it was great learning all these different tools. There are so many different things that can be done on the SmartBoard that I was not aware of. 

Within multiple assignments, we created videos displaying an infographic and speaking about the topic. This was a good way to wrap up and bring together the concepts of each assignment. I also believe that this is something I could use in a future classroom. A video students create could be an alternative assessment form. 

We used multiple softwares to create infographics, comics, and other visuals in this class. I appreciated that we were given the choice in which softwares to use. Some prefer some softwares over others. I think the concept of student choice in things like this is very important. 

We explored math apps/applets in this class as well. I think this was a beneficial assignment, because technology has a huge presence in todays classrooms. Children love technology and are used to it. It is important that teachers find good ways for students to use the technological resources they are given in the classroom. 

These are just some of the technologies that we used in this class. All technologies have positives and negatives. The major negative to technology is that is does not always work. I think it is extremely important that we have a backup to technology in case it does not work. 

Technology is an incredible tool in the classroom...only when it is used in the correct way. It is important to find ways to use technology in an effective way, but it is not necessary to use if there is a better, more traditional way. 

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