Online Algebraic Tools for Teaching

Terri L. Kurz

Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas Vol. 84, No. 6 (2011) pp. 260–263

Many free online tools exist to complement algebraic instruction at the middle school level. This article presents findings that analyzed the features of algebraic tools to support learning. The findings can help teachers select appropriate tools to ...

Insight into perceptions of mathematics using Wordle ™

Terri L. Kurz

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 2702–2704

Students in an upper division mathematics content course for elementary school teachers were asked to provide five words that describe mathematics. There was quite a range amongst the students, but once the words were placed into Wordle ™, a more...

Topics: Mathematics, Elementary Education, mathematics education

Using Technology to Balance Algebraic Explorations

Terri L. Kurz

Teaching Children Mathematics Vol. 19, No. 9 (May 2013) pp. 554–562

In 2000, the "National Council of Teachers of Mathematics" recommended that Algebra Standards, "instructional programs from prekindergarten through grade 12 should enable all students to use mathematical models to represent and...

Using Anchored Instruction to Evaluate Mathematical Growth and Understanding

Terri L. Kurz; Ivana Batarelo

Journal of Educational Technology Systems Vol. 33, No. 4 (2005) pp. 421–436

Anchored instruction is designed to present problems in a meaningful context to allow for investigations into real life environments. The Jasper Project was created to allow students to investigate mathematical dilemmas using anchored instruction...

Designing For Transfer: Instructional Design for Active Learning in Online Teacher Professional Development

Jeffrey Starr; Terri L. Kurz

SITE Interactive Conference 2020 (Oct 26, 2020) pp. 213–218

Teacher professional development (PD) is widely pursued as a critical component of overall school improvement. However, it is frequently ineffective at changing teaching practice or impacting student outcomes. Research has affirmed a set of core...

Topics: faculty development

Constructive Features of Video Cases to Be Used in Teacher Education

Terri L. Kurz; Ivana Batarelo

TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning Vol. 54, No. 5 (September 2010) pp. 46–53

After interacting with a Best Practices video case whole class and individually, preservice teachers were asked to reflect on what features they deemed helpful. In addition, they were asked to reflect on what additional features they would find...

Conceptualizing Mathematics Using Narratives and Art

Terri L. Kurz; Barbara Bartholomew

Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School Vol. 18, No. 9 (May 2013) pp. 552–559

Narratives are a wonderful way to allow students to personalize mathematics. In the context of this article, the authors define narratives as short stories, written by students, that contain a mathematical work problem centered on students'...

Topics: Creativity, Mathematics

Exploring Online Interprofessional Education in Dietetics

Kelly Jackson; Terri L. Kurz

SITE Interactive Conference 2020 (Oct 26, 2020) pp. 356–359

Interprofessional education (IPE) is an accreditation requirement and an important component of training for future registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs). There are few published reports of online IPE in dietetics. In this presentation, the...

Topics: Workforce Education

Algebraic patterns using virtual color tiles: Interactively engaging leaners through online constructions

Skylar Bloom; Terri L. Kurz

SITE Interactive Conference 2020 (Oct 26, 2020) pp. 745–746

Teaching remotely is a norm at this moment in time. The transition from face-to-face learning to online learning was instant and swift; there was little room for planning. Mathematics can be particularly challenging for online learning because of...

Topics: mathematics education

Issues and Challenges of Creating Video Cases to Be Used with Preservice Teachers

Terri L. Kurz; Gloria Llama; Wilhelmina Savenye

TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning Vol. 49, No. 4 (2005) pp. 67–73

Teaching methods often promote fact gathering and memorization rather than the use of those facts to solve complex, realistic problems. Students easily memorize basic facts, steps and procedures, repeating them flawlessly from memory when asked. The ...

Using a Functional Approach to Change Preservice Teachers' Understanding of Mathematics Software

Terri L. Kurz; James A. Middleton

Journal of Research on Technology in Education Vol. 39, No. 1 (2006) pp. 45–65

This study examined the structure of two preservice teachers' understandings of educational software in mathematics using repertory grid techniques. Specifically, the study focused on how teacher educators can enable preservice teachers to discern...

The impact of using the CBR 2™ on preservice teachers’ understanding of graphs

Terri L. Kurz; H. Bahadir Yanik

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 2705–2709

Preservice teachers in an upper division algebra mathematics content course for elementary school teachers explored graphing through the use of CBRs (Calculator-Based Rangers™). They used the Distance Match feature of the technology. Using...

Topics: mathematics education, Preservice Teacher Education, Physical Education

Investigating the development of pre-service teachers’ spatial ability in a technology enhanced environment

H. Bahadir Yanik; Terri L. Kurz; Feyza Kurban

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2019 (Mar 18, 2019) pp. 2253–2256

Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) was used to frame our investigation into the effect of a dynamic geometry learning environment on the development of spatial visualization skills of four pre-service middle school mathematics teachers. An individual...

Topics: Research & Evaluation, mathematics education

Converting algebra lessons that emphasize movement into online lessons using a simulation

Terri L. Kurz; David Meltzer; Mi Yeon Lee; Pamela Harris

SITE Interactive Conference 2020 (Oct 26, 2020) pp. 752–756

In order to develop an interactive mathematics content module within a content course, funding was received from NSF to create an innovative curriculum for preservice K-8 teachers. Due to the Corona-Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic,...

Topics: Games & Simulations

A Taxonomy of Technological Tools for Mathematics Instruction

Terri L. Kurz; James A. Middleton; H. Bahadir Yanik

Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 5, No. 2 (2005) pp. 123–137

The potential to use mathematics-based software as a tool to enhance student thinking and development is discussed and a taxonomy of tool categories is outlined. Briefly, there are five categories of tool-based mathematics software that can be used ...

Topics: Technology integration, Integration, Mathematics, teaching, Curriculum, Pedagogy, Inclusive Education

The use of Personal Construct Theory to Research the Benefits and Constraints of Technologies from the Participants’ Perspectives

Terri L. Kurz; Robert Kleinsasser; Ivana Batarelo Kokić

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2019 (Mar 18, 2019) pp. 1181–1184

Personal Construct Theory (PCT) enlightens psychologists’/researchers’ understanding of people’s thinking. PCT can be used to support explorations and investigations into learners’ perceptions of technologies and their perceptions of learning with...

Topics: Research & Evaluation

Virtual algebraic explorations: The impact of motion on slope

Terri L. Kurz; Pamela J. Harris; Jeffrey Starr

Innovate Learning Summit 2020 (Nov 03, 2020) pp. 418–422

Teaching hands-on mathematics can be difficult in virtual environments. Oftentimes in mathematics, students are encouraged to explore ideas in tactile ways while working in collaborative groups. With the current environment often necessitating...

Topics: Simulations for learning

The Depth and Breadth of Learning how to Trade Stocks through Simulated Play

Terri L. Kurz; Ivana Batarelo Kokić; Višnja Novosel

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2019 (Mar 18, 2019) pp. 2152–2156

When technology is integrated into learning experiences, it is better when participants have the opportunity to learn through the use of the technology. Simulated learning is one way to connect learning through the use of technology as an integrated,...

Topics: mathematics education

Solving a logistical challenge with a virtual engineering challenge: Investigating engineering with middle school students in a social distancing environment

Pamela J. Harris; Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh; Terri L. Kurz; Jennifer Velez

Innovate Learning Summit 2020 (Nov 03, 2020) pp. 311–315

In 2018, we received an NSF Noyce grant that included a plan for the implementation of engineering camps with middle school students and school personnel (including preservice and in-service teachers). However, due to the Coronavirus disease-2019...

Topics: Authentic, contextualized, and real-world learning