The assignment for November the 7th was to listen to podcast from the Maine department of Education called Mathematics with Technology.Both of these podcast would be helpful to me as a teacher.The first one talked about how math teachers are reluctant to try math technology in their classrooms.The podcast speaker Jude Chandler spoke about how technology could enhance and influence learning of math concepts.She said that technology is now one of the six essential principals in teaching mathematics.According to her technology in mathematics provides students with tools that provide feedback and reflection.She said these were to essentials that could really help students learn.According to the podcast using technology could also help gain valuable instructional time.
The other podcast was called thinking mathematically.It compared the use of the scientific method in science to understand science to technology and teaching children to think mathematically.Ms.Chandler said asking questions is important part of the learning process.She says using technology in math can increase critical thinking skills.Technology in math uses visual models,real world experiences,hands on learning to extend the learning process.The podcast even gave resources to look up to find mathematics technology help.