Course Description

C&I 436: Computer and Mathematics Education

Course Description:

Students enrolled in CI 436 will examine the role of technology in the secondary school mathematics classroom. They will build an awareness of current research and related trends in math education and gain experience developing and delivering technology intensive lesson modules.

Goals:

This semester we will collaborate as we:

1. Learn about major research issues and related trends in technology-based mathematics education.
2. Gain experience using specific mathematical technological resources in mathematical contexts.
3. Discuss and debate how and when to use technology effectively and appropriately in the classroom.
4. Develop and deliver sample technology-based mathematics lessons.
5. Gain greater mathematical understanding through problem posing and problem solving with an emphasis on reasoning, communication, connections, representation, and technology.
6. Build a collection of effective tools and resources available on the Internet