A New Technology for Teaching Math Problem-Solving

Ellen Cree; Corrie Bergeron; Rob Foshay

International Conference on Mathematics / Science Education and Technology 1999 (1999) p. 424

Despite the wide-spread interest in teaching high-level problem-solving skills in the context of authentic mathematics problems, use of computer technology for this kind of teaching has generally been limited to the use of tools for computation and...

Topics: Mathematics, Instructional Design, Computers, Secondary Education

The Teacher’s Attention Empowering Children’s Math Learning With Computers

Ni Chang

International Conference on Mathematics / Science Education and Technology 2000 (2000) pp. 112–117

This paper reports the findings of a study, a pilot study, conducted in a childcare center in Whitewater, WI. Eight children were involved and divided into two groups: control and experimental groups. Quantitative and qualitative methodologies ...

Topics: Computers, Teachers, Children

COMPUTER ASSISTED MATHEMATICS LEARNING ENVIRONMENT- A STUDY ON THE COMPUTER, MATH, AND HUMAN INTERACTION

Yu-mei Wang; Carl Swanson; Steve Lam

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 1392–1393

Integrating CAI into the math curriculum is a challenging process. Computers change the way teachers teach and the way students learn. The learning process is affected by a combination of factors; for example, learners' attitudes toward math and...

Topics: Computers, Community, Interaction, Mathematics, Students

Tools for the 21 st Century Classroom: How Digital Video and the Internet can Engage Learners in Math and Science

Evangeline S. Pianfetti; Brian Pianfetti

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2000 (2000) pp. 1027–1033

In a recent report commissioned by the Milken Exchange through Education Week, Zehr (1999) suggests that although schools have invested billions of dollars on computer hardware, the challenge now facing educators is in selecting appropriate ...

Topics: Computers, Software, Classrooms

Integrating Technological Assistance in the Standard Curriculum in Order to Improve the Success Rate on the Math Portion of the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST)

John E. Sasser

Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 14, No. 4 (1995) pp. 559–571

Computer programming exercises were used to enhance the curriculum of second semester mathematics classes for prospective elementary teachers. The exercises emphasized the math concepts and skills tested by the Pre-professional Skills Test (PPST), a ...

Topics: Teachers, Computers, Mathematics, Programming

An investigation of critical thinking skills in computer- based educational software using content analysis

Meng-Fen Lin; Kyongmoon Park; Georgette Michko

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (2003) pp. 755–756

Computer-based educational software programs are widely used in elementary schools to enhance learning math. Critical thinking skills are important to allow the student to go beyond fundamental concepts and procedures to solve problem in various...

Topics: Computers, Mathematics, Elementary Education, Software

E-contests in Mathematics: Technological Challenges versus Technological Innovations

Zekeriya Karadag; Douglas McDougall

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2008 (Jun 30, 2008) pp. 6331–6336

This study introduces the idea of e-contests for mathematics. The idea is based on screen-casting students’ problem-solving processes in a computer environment and assessing their solution processes of doing mathematics including the final product...

Topics: Computer Sciences, Educational Technology, Mathematics, Instructional Design, Computers

Success of Using Technology and Manipulatives to Introduce Numerical Problem Solving Skills in Monolingual/Bilingual Early Childhood Classrooms

Trisha Ainsa

Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 18, No. 4 (1999) pp. 361–369

A math activity initially utilizing "m & m's" as manipulatives, and then progressing to computer software math activities, was piloted and evaluated in five early childhood classrooms. The observational data obtained in this study is useful to other ...

Topics: Computers, Mathematics, Children, Evaluation, Classrooms

System Development and Fundamental Design of Interactive Mathematical CAI System “MEIKAI”

Masanori Shibata

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 1387–1388

Computers provide opportunities for users including both teachers and students to make knowledge, to gain access to knowledge, and to share knowledge with one another that are not possible before. Our projects consider system environments and...

Topics: Mathematics, Computers, Curriculum, Culture

Attitudes of prospective high school mathematics teachers towards integrating information technologies in their future teaching

Orit Hazzan

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2000 (2000) pp. 1582–1587

Hundreds of papers are published nowadays arguing that computers have become an integral part of our lives and, as such, should be integrated into educational systems as well (Cf. Eden, Eisenberg, Fischer and Repenning, 1996; Edelson, Pea and...

Topics: Computers, Teachers, Integration, Mathematics, Teaching Methods

Blending instructional design principles with computer game design: The development of Descartes' Cove

Patricia Wallace

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2005 (Jun 27, 2005) pp. 402–407

This paper describes a research and development project called Descartes' Cove, which blends instructional design principles with the compelling elements of computer-based role-playing games to create mathematics adventures for middle school and...

Topics: Computers, Instructional Design, Mathematics, Students, Middle School Education

Preface

Odd Bringslid

Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 28, No. 2 (April 2009) p. 97

The 4th Workshop on Mathematical and Scientific e-Contents has its origin in the EU project Xmath (Buskerud University College 2001) focusing on the teaching of mathematics and math typesetting (MathML). Mathematics had a negative development at...

Topics: Computers, Distance Education, Educational Technology, Graphics, Teaching Methods, Professional Development, eLearning

A Computer Based Education (CBE) Program for Middle School Mathematics Intervention

Bill Gulley

Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 28, No. 4 (October 2009) pp. 381–404

A Computer Based Education (CBE) program for intervention mathematics was developed, used, and modified over a period of three years in a computer lab at an Arizona Title I middle school. The program is described along with a rationale for the need,...

Topics: Middle School Education, Teaching Methods, Computers, Educational Technology, Multimedia, Mathematics, Elementary Education, Video, Secondary Education, Curriculum

Integrating the Use of Computers in Elementary Rural Schools

Herendira Garcia-Tello

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2007 (Jun 25, 2007) pp. 57–63

The intent of the study is to identify the particular needs of rural teachers in terms of computer training and in the adoption of digital tools in their math classes. Fourteen teachers from a public elementary school in a low-social-class...

Topics: Computers, Teachers, Training, Elementary Education, Mathematics

Correlates of Achievement with Online and Classroom-based Microcomputer-Based Laboratory Physics Activities

David Slykhuis; John Park

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 3745–3749

Students from five high schools participated in a two to four week microcomputer based laboratory (MBL) physics curriculum in two groups. One group completed the curriculum entirely online, and the other completed the same curriculum in a...

Topics: Computers, Mathematics, Curriculum, Students

Effects of Laptop Computers on Elementary Student Achievement and Attitude

Jace Hargis; Kathleen Schofield

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 1589–1596

The effects of laptop computers on elementary student attitude achievement were explored. An attitudinal questionnaire was used to gain an insight on how students viewed learning and technology. The overall effect of using laptops improved student ...

Topics: Computers, Achievement, Creativity, Attitudes, Students

Interfacing Differently: Educating Girls in a Changing Digital Landscape

Mary Flanagan

WebNet World Conference on the WWW and Internet 2000 (2000) pp. 187–192

Girls keep up with boys when it comes to using computers for activities like surfing the Internet and sending e-mail (Cook 2000). But girls are underrepresented in growing areas such as computer classes and degree programs. The need to have better ...

Topics: Computers, Software, Computer Sciences, Multicultural Education

Web-Based Drills in Maths Using a Computer Algebra System

Kathrin Padberg; Sabine Schiller

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2002 (2002) pp. 1513–1514

Multimedia elements addressing mathematical problems serve as an alternative or addition to classical forms of learning and teaching. Within the project math-kit we are developing a web-based toolbox to provide teachers and students with multimedia...

Topics: Computers, Integration, Mathematics, Multimedia, Computer Sciences

Computers, Concrete Manipulatives, and Candy: Keys To Beginning Number and Problem Solving Skills In A Bilingual Early Childhood Setting

Trisha Ainsa

International Conference on Mathematics / Science Education and Technology 1999 (1999) p. 413

Technology can help develop a cycle of learning that includes awareness, exploration, inquiry, and utilization for young children. (Bredekamp & Rosegrant, 1994) Susanne Thouvenelle, in an introduction to Technology: Practical Strategies for...

Topics: Classrooms, Children, Computers

Computers and undergraduate mathematics 2: on the desktop

David Crowe; Hossein Zand

Computers & Education Vol. 37, No. 3 (2001) pp. 317–344

This, the second of a series of papers [two of which appeared in the issue 35 (2000) of this journal Computers and Education 35 (2000) 95, 123] focuses our analysis of the use of computers for undergraduate mathematics on the ‘stand alone’ scenario. ...

Language: English

Topics: Computers

Instruments for Assessing Interest in STEM Content and Careers

Tandra Tyler-Wood; Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen

Journal of Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 18, No. 2 (April 2010) pp. 345–368

Two new instruments created to assess perceptions of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines and careers are analyzed and found to have respectable to excellent internal consistency reliability, as well as good content,...

Topics: Information Communication Technologies, Engineering, Science, Attitudes, Teachers, Computers, Assessment, Mathematics, Evaluation, Middle School Education, Research Methods, Students

Preservice Teacher Use of Technology Beyond the PC

Dana Arrowood; Theresa Overall

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (2003) pp. 1522–1523

Preservice teachers at the University of North Texas are using PC complementary technologies in their courses and in their work with children. These students are being taught the use of Palm personal digital assistants and digital cameras in a...

Topics: Educational Technology, Computers, Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education

The Handheld Augmented Reality Project (HARP): Using GPS-enabled Handheld Computers to Teach Content

Patrick O'Shea

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2008 (Jun 30, 2008) pp. 5334–5335

This session will describe and demonstrate the technology used in the Handheld Augmented Reality Project (HARP). Using GPS-enabled handheld computers, this project attempts to teach math and language arts content to middle and high school students. ...

Topics: Computers, Educational Technology, Middle School Education, Physical Environments, Students

Development of an Education Model to Enhance Mathematics and Science Learning through Creation with Squeak eToy

Kentaro Yoshimasa; Hideyuki Takada; Tetsuro Sakai

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2005 (Jun 27, 2005) pp. 408–416

The recent improvement of the Japanese standard curricula requires fostering children fs ability to find and solve problems more actively. Although education with computers is thought to be able to play an important role to realize this requirement, ...

Topics: Computer Sciences, Elementary Education, Computers, Schools, Children

Availability, Effectiveness and Utilization of Computer Technology among High School Mathematic Teachers in the Instructional Process

Linda Challoo; Robert L. Marshall

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2004 (2004) pp. 1639–1644

This study examined the levels of availability, effectiveness, and utilization of computer technology by high school mathematic teachers. The design for this study was descriptive-comparative. First, it sought to provide a demographic profile of...

Topics: Teachers, Computers, Schools

Development and Assessment of a Graduate Level Statistics Course Online

Candace Gunnarsson

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2001 (2001) pp. 622–623

This paper is a report on the development and assessment of a graduate level statistics course taught in an online setting. Students taking the newly developed statistics course online were compared to students taking the course in a traditional...

Topics: Classrooms, Students, Achievement, Computers, Attitudes

Preparing Teachers to Integrate Handheld Technology into the Classroom

Simon Whittaker; Jared Keengwe

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2005 (Jun 27, 2005) pp. 4126–4131

Handheld computers represent a recent addition to the technology equipment available for productivity, teaching and learning. There are hundreds of programs available for handheld computers. Since the typical cost of a handheld computer is between ...

Topics: Computer Sciences, Students, Computers, Teachers, Software

Gender Differences In Computer Use Of 7th Graders In A Secondary School

Linda Challoo; Lilia Alaniz

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 3866–3871

The purpose of this study was to compare gender differences in technology use and to find the possible reasons for such differences. A survey was conducted to explore how boys and girls use computers and their attitudes towards computers in a...

Topics: Schools, Attitudes, Computers, Gender

Children's Internet Use: Findings from the HomeNetToo Project

Linda Jackson; Frank Biocca; Alexander von Eye; Gretchen Barbatsis; Yong Zhao; Hiram Fitzgerald

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2004 (2004) pp. 4763–4769

HomeNetToo is a longitudinal field study to examine the antecedents and consequences of Internet use by low-income families in the United States. Participants included 140 children, mostly African American, whose Internet use was automatically...

Topics: Internet, Children, Computers, Computer Sciences, Social Sciences

How Interactivity Works: priming of mental rotation

Glenn Smith; Sinan Olkun

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2004 (2004) pp. 4293–4302

This study has important implications for design of microworlds such as Hypergami, and Logo which use interactivity to help students learn spatial mental models involving math and science. This study tested the hypothesis that interactively rotating ...

Topics: Computers, Interaction, Computer Sciences

Improving Educational Technology Use in a Border Community: A Case Study

Steven Marx

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (2003) pp. 2004–2010

This paper describes a research project examining the use of educational technology in a high poverty, high minority, border community. This first stage in the research involved working with teacher education students in two educational technology...

Topics: Educational Technology, Teachers, Computers, Schools, Students

Competency Exams in College Mathematics

Kathy Autrey; Leigh Myers

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 1317–1319

The idea of competency exams as an integral part of a college mathematics course started at Northwestern State University because of the move to reform based calculus. Further changes in our curriculum have led to a more widespread use of...

Topics: Computers, Mathematics, Elementary Education, Competencies

The Influence of Class Sets of Mobile Devices on Student Learning

Nick Lux; Art Bangert; Miles McGeehan; Rob Watson; Kathryn Will-Dubyak

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 1658–1666

This quantitative study, part of a larger mixed-methods study, focused specifically on investigating the influence on student achievement of class sets of Chromebook computers. In this case, a class set differs slightly from the more common 1:1...

Topics: Computers, Achievement, Middle School Education, Research Methods, Mobile Learning

AS COMMONPLACE as LEARNING CENTERS?

Joy McGehee; Kelly Heckaman

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2000 (2000) pp. 2483–2487

This paper is a report on the findings of an observational study which investigated the social and language skills of preschool children with disabilities while playing at computer centers. Research in the area of computer use by preschoolers ...

Topics: Children, Social Studies, Computers, Learning Disabilities, Behavior

An Investigation of Traditional and Constructivism Models of Internet Training and Effects on Cognitive Gain

Chenfeng Zhang

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (2002) pp. 2343–2344

There has been an emerging body of literature on computer training and its impact on the use of computers, including the use of the Internet. Research has shown the two models of training - the Traditional Model and the Constructivist Model - each...

Topics: Computer Sciences, Achievement, Internet, Cognition, Computers

Experience and Evaluation in Using Tablet PCs at Acadia University

Darcy Benoit; Elhadi Shakshuki

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2006 (June 2006) pp. 1461–1468

There has been growing research and interest to help faculty and students to cope with increasing complexities of teaching and learning by using Tablet PCs. Tablet PC's are similar to laptop computers, but have the ability to process digital ink...

Topics: Computers, Computer Sciences, Students

Promoting a Qualitative Understanding of Physics

Carmen M. Peña; Stephen M Alessi

Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 18, No. 4 (1999) pp. 439–457

This study investigated the effects of two instructional strategies (augmented activation activities versus expository instruction) and three different presentation formats Microcomputer-based Laboratory (MBL), simulation, and computer-based text)...

Topics: Computers, Instructional Design, Science, Students

Using Virtual Manipulatives in Teaching Mathematics through a Multimedia Approach

Jim Fulmer

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2004 (2004) pp. 2215–2216

Abstract: Learning and understanding mathematics, at every level, requires student engagement. Mathematics is not, as has been said, a spectator sport. Too much of current instruction fails to actively involve students. One way to address the...

Topics: Learning Objects, Computers, Mathematics, Virtual Environments, Physical Environments

Teaching Mathematics Using Virtual Manipulatives through a Multimedia Approach

Jim Fulmer

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2004 (2004) pp. 2213–2214

Abstract: Learning and understanding mathematics, at every level, requires student engagement. Mathematics is not, as has been said, a spectator sport. Too much of current instruction fails to actively involve students. One way to address the...

Topics: Physical Environments, Virtual Environments, Mathematics, Computers, Learning Objects

Student Performance and Attitudes under Personalized Computer-Based Instruction in Mathematics

Heng-Yu Ku; Christi Harter; Pei-Lin Liu; Yi-Chia Cheng; Ling Yang

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 4464–4467

This study investigated the effects of personalized computer-based instruction (CBI) on the achievement and attitudes concerning arithmetic problems and two-step mathematics word problems of 104 middle school American students from a predominately...

Topics: Computers, Interaction, Attitudes, Middle School Education, Students

Successful Collaboration between Engineering and Education Leads to Creation of a Mobile Learning Environment Based on Tablet PCs

Virgilio Gonzalez; Olga Kosheleva

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 2213–2218

Faculty from the Colleges of Engineering and Education from the University of Texas at El Paso worked collaboratively to design and implement improved pedagogical techniques by using computers in a more effective way. The creation of a mobile...

Topics: Computers, Assessment, Engineering

Computer Science for Children

Claudia Santos Fernandes; Paulo Blauth Menezes

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 3163–3164

This work shows a propose of teaching computer science for children. It is intended that the "Information Technology Teaching" sharpens the critical sense and capacitate students to learn not only to use currents technologies, but to understand how...

Topics: Computers, Information Sciences, Computer Sciences, Children, Science

Eliminating Common Algebraic Errors Using Computer-based Instruction and Supplements.

Bassoppo-Moyo Temba C.

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 1426–1428

Mathematics is one of the most fundamental subjects for any student's career. Studies indicate that women, minorities and low-income students are particularly most affected to the extent that traditional teaching practices may partially account for...

Topics: Computers, Instructional Design, Mathematics, Teaching Methods, Students

A Web-based Precision Teaching Approach to Undergraduate Physics

Adrian Thomas; Lamar Wilkinson; Jack Marr; Edward Thomas; Walter Buboltz

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 2445–2450

The current research involved an undergraduate electromagnetism course at a reputable engineering university with traditionally high levels of attrition. A team of physicists, psychologists, and computer scientists engaged in a five year project...

Topics: Computers

Helping Third Grade Low Achievers Through Dynamical Modelling Software: An Experimental Study

Xavier Bornas; Jordi Llabres

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 2277–2280

The aim of our study was to evaluate the instructional effectiveness of a curriculum based software for low achieving children students (LA). In order to test the importance of the type of help, two versions of the same software were developed ...

Topics: Teachers, Computers, Software, Curriculum, Students

Interaction Patterns of Children while Playing Computer Games

Aysegul Bakar; Yavuz Inal; Kursat Cagiltay

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2006 (June 2006) pp. 575–580

Children have great accessibility to computers. This affects the preferences of children in terms of spending their free times. Playing computer games is one of the most popular activities for them. It is important to deeply investigate children's...

Topics: Children, Computers, Interaction, Games, Students

Why Students Engage in “Gaming the System” Behavior in Interactive Learning Environments

Ryan Baker; Jason Walonoski; Neil Heffernan; Ido Roll; Albert Corbett; Kenneth Koedinger

Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 19, No. 2 (April 2008) pp. 185–224

In recent years there has been increasing interest in the phenomena of "gaming the system," where a learner attempts to succeed in an educational environment by exploiting properties of the system's help and feedback rather than by attempting to...

Topics: Teachers, Computers, Interaction, Educational Technology, Mathematics, Attitudes, Students, Middle School Education, Behavior, Human Computer Interaction, Learning Outcomes, Tutoring

Integrating Palm Handheld Computers into Pre-Service Teacher Education Program

M. Lynn Lester; Mr. James Osterberger

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (2003) pp. 3653–3654

• Abstract. Preservice elementary students are equipped with Palm Pilots to facilitate connections and curriculum development in our Professional Development Schools. The PT3 Palm program at Clarke College has created a climate for college faculty,...

Topics: Computers, Elementary Education, Professional Development, Schools, Secondary Education

Teaching and learning actions in mathematics: What we do and what we do it upon

Michael Connell; Mikhail Bouniaev

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (2003) pp. 2884–2891

Using technology in mathematics education without understanding the actions performed by the computer and how to interpret them is particular dangerous. Often students get correct answers - defined by "corresponding to the back of the book" using a...

Topics: Computers, Educational Technology, Students

Custom-Authored Hypermedia Exercises for Use in College Classrooms

Amy Lobben

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2000 (2000) p. 1823

Continuously improving technology now allows educators new opportunities to move beyond traditional lecture style methods to create custom-authored multimedia, hypermedia, and animation presentations for use in classroom demonstrations or as...

Topics: Computers, Multimedia, Classrooms